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Inflation may have fallen from its double-digit highs but is still expected to remain above the Bank of England’s 2% target into 2026, which will impact household bills. Forecasts from the Office for ...

The restrict-and-splurge cycle of budgeting gets you nowhere. I recommend, instead, a budget-free approach to money management, which leaves restriction and discipline out of the plan. A simple ...

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