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How to challenge a rent increase from your landlord
Hands up if you’ve faced a rent increase in the past year? I certainly have, and I imagine that most renters reading this have too. Last September alone,...
Should you ask for a pay rise? Ask yourself these five questions to find out
Whether you're entitled to a pay rise or not has been a hot topic recently. The Bank of England's chief economist Huw Pill recently told a US podcast...
I’m a 27-year-old intern – why don’t my friends understand I can’t afford their lavish weddings and baby showers?
Welcome to Money Matters: GLAMOUR’s weekly dive into the world of finance. We’re chatting all things personal finance, from contracting rights in the workplace to expert mortgage advice...
Deposit-free mortgages: what are they and is there a catch? An expert weighs in
Deposit-free mortgages – no financial guarantor necessary – have become available for the first time since the 2008 financial crash, which is a Pretty Big Deal. For those...
What to do if you can’t afford to pay your rent
New data amidst the cost of living crisis shows how many of us are struggling to keep up with our outgoings, including rent. Around 700,000 households were unable...
The ‘FIRE movement’ is the money saving method that could see you retire in your 40s
It's also important to recognise just how much you may need to save – if you retire at 40, you could be looking at a 40 to 50...
