Personal Finance
Read the latest personal finance news and briefings, brought to you by the team at The Week
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The lowdown on Apple's new high-yield savings account
feature The account reportedly brought in nearly $1 million in deposits within days. Is it the best option out there?
By Becca Stanek Published
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Where can you put your cash besides a bank account?
feature From money market accounts to U.S. government securities, there are a variety of ways you can store your savings
By Becca Stanek Published
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The return of deposit-free mortgages: should you apply?
feature Skipton’s new 100% mortgage could be a lifeline for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risks
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Whisky casks: how to invest in one of the world’s best-performing assets
feature Investing in alternative assets is a good way to diversify your portfolio
By The Week Staff Published
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Everything you need to know about alternative investments
feature An estimated 80 percent of young investors are allocating more of their portfolios to investments that fall outside of the classic categories
By Becca Stanek Published
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5 popular housing markets where home prices are falling
feature March marked the first time in 11 years that home prices fell for two months in a row
By Becca Stanek Published
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Pros and cons of buy-to-let investing
feature Rental prices are rising but so are mortgage costs
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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How to save on your weekly shop
feature Knowing the best time of day to visit the supermarkets can boost your chances of snagging discounted items
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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How much money is enough in retirement?
feature What amount should you be stashing away now, and how much will you need when you leave the workforce?
By Becca Stanek Published
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Pensions: how much money do you need for retirement?
feature The costs go way up for pensioners who want extra luxuries like a three-week holiday in Europe
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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How to successfully appeal a UK parking fine
feature Two thirds of tickets are scrapped after an appeal
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How to financially prepare for parenthood
feature From taking out insurance to utilizing key tax breaks
By Becca Stanek Published
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A beginner's guide to passive income
Speed Read Smart ideas for making money with low-maintenance investments
By Becca Stanek Last updated
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How to finance an electric car purchase
feature The running costs of an electric car are relatively low, but the sticker price can be daunting
By Marc Shoffman Published
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