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The Money section of Finance Monthly is your comprehensive guide to all things finance, from managing debt to smart investing. This section offers a wealth of resources for individuals seeking to enhance their financial literacy and take control of their finances. Written by experienced contributors, these pieces are designed to help you make informed decisions, maximize your financial resources, and navigate the complexities of the financial world with confidence.

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The financial loss of relegation

25th April 2024
When a team is relegated in the Premier League, this is one of the biggest financial hits a team could take in the world of football. The losses When a club is relegated this not only affects the teams reputation and standing in the world of football but there are also financial losses that occur. […]
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What are the types of impulse buying so you can avoid them?

19th April 2024
If you feel yourself often giving into impulse buying this could be hurting your finances and cutting off your savings. Most people give into impulse buying at least a few times a month and regret it quickly afterward. If you are trying to save, reducing your impulse buys could help you do this.   Avoid […]
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What does inflation mean?

17th April 2024
What is Inflation? Inflation is when the price of an item increases over time and the cost of living becomes more and more expensive. Inflation will mean than the worth of a £1 decreases the more inflation goes up and this is why it becomes difficult to maintain a standard of living when prices go […]
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Inflation is at its lowest level since 2021

17th April 2024
The Office for National Statistics have released their data and revealed that inflation rates are falling slowly and have reached the lowest level since November 2021 at 3.2% What does this mean? Inflation levels falling does not mean items will be significantly cheaper when you go into the shops, just that they are rising slower […]
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How is Council tax calculated?

10th April 2024
The government has announced that they will be increasing the cost of council tax due to the rate of inflation in the UK. How they calculate your council tax The cost of Council tax is determined from the valuation of the property from 1991 in England and Scotland and 2003 in Wales. If your property […]
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Food inflation is falling with supermarkets leading the charge against higher food prices

10th April 2024
We have all seen food prices rise sharply over the past two years, but there is evidence to suggest that we have seen the worst of the escalating food costs. Many factors have caused food prices to spiral upwards since 2022, including issues over the global supply chain since the Covid-19 pandemic, and the Russian […]
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Why is Council tax rising?

8th April 2024
Why does Council Tax rise? Rises are driven by the scale of the financial pressures that authorities are under. The Council’s Network reports there will be a collective funding gap of £1.1bn over the next 2 years even after the rises in council tax. Financial strain on the authorities Four councils have been forced to […]
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Rental Prices are Rising Faster than Wages

8th April 2024
According to Zoopla, the average UK rental price is currently £1,223 which is a +7.8% increase over the last year.   Are rental prices rising higher than the growth of wages? The Guardian have reported that there is an expected further 13% increase in rental prices by 2027. The Office for Budget Responsibility have found […]
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Why are mobile phone contract prices rising?

4th April 2024
Each year in March or April providers will increase their prices which in the past have added a substantial cost to peoples phone bills. In 2024 the average increase has been around 7.9% on top of customers’ bills. Why? The prices always rise according to the Retail Prices Indec (RPI) or the Customer Price Index […]
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How mortgages lenders have reacted to interest rate and inflation news and why it effects you

4th April 2024
As the news filtered through that the Bank of England had decided to keep interest rates stable at 5.25% for the fifth consecutive time on the 21st of March 2024, mortgage lenders have reacted to what it means for their clients. It was a decision that came only a day after the Office of National […]
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Will pensioners have to pay income tax?

2nd April 2024
Why Pensioners have to pay income tax now The 2024 budget has stated the the triple lock system will be secured which allows the state pension to increase in line with inflation so that pensioners are able to afford the rising cost of living. This rise has now set the state pension to, £11,502 from […]
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Minimum wage will rise in April, is this enough?

28th March 2024
Each year the government reviews the minimum wage and in April each year they are updated. This year there will be a rise which will increase over 1 million people who are on the minimum wage currently. The House of Commons Library states that the rates are provided in regulations made by the secretary of […]
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