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Rachel Wait

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Covers:  Personal finance - money, insurance, property, debt, consumer affairs.
Freelance personal finance journalist. Contact me at rachelwaitmedia@gmail.com

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I am a freelance personal finance journalist who has vast experience writing about money issues, property, insurance and consumer affairs. I have written for the Observer, Mail on Sunday, Money to the Masses, Forbes, the Spectator, Uswitch, LV=, Swoop Funding, MoneySuperMarket and Top Ten Reviews.

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4 simple questions you really should ask your partner before you retire

4 simple questions you really should ask your partner before you retire

When it comes to retirement, making sure you've discussed care, funding, downsizing and more with your partne…

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How your money mindset affects your bank balance and wellbeing| Saga Money

How your money mindset affects your bank balance and wellbeing| Saga Money

Discover how your money mindset affects your financial decisions, wellbeing and relationships. Get expert tip…

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How savings and investments are taxed - and tips to lower your bill

How savings and investments are taxed - and tips to lower your bill

Understand how UK tax rules impact your savings and investments. Learn about key allowances, rates, and tax-e…

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Will UK taxes rise in 2025? | Saga Money

Will UK taxes rise in 2025? | Saga Money

As the government looks to balance the books, where could taxes rise? Or will the focus be on spending cuts? …

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What is home buyers protection insurance and why you should get it

What is home buyers protection insurance and why you should get it

How you can protect yourself against your property purchase falling through

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The best travel credit cards for 2025 - all you need to know

The best travel credit cards for 2025 - all you need to know

If you're looking to save money on your next holiday, it pays to think about the type of credit card you carr…

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The financial audits you should do in your 50s, 60s and 70s

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| MSN Verified
Rachel Wait Regularly reviewing your finances is an important step at every stage of life. But as you get older, your priorities start to shift. As retirement edges closer, you'll need to think about everything from savings and pension contributions to paying off debt and passing on wealth in the most tax-efficient way.
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Not married? The new rules that mean you needn’t bother

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| Yahoo Verified
Married couples have long enjoyed better legal protections than those who live together without tying the knot. Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a "common law marriage" in England and Wales, meaning couples living together have far fewer legal rights than those who are married or in a civil partnership.
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Why turning 75 is a landmark date for your pension (and us!)

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By Rachel Wait Verified
| saga.co.uk
Important info This article is for general guidance only and is not financial or professional advice. Any links are for your own information, and do not constitute any form of recommendation by Saga. You should not solely rely on this information to make any decisions, and consider seeking independent professional advice. All figures and information in this article are correct at the time of publishing, but laws, entitlements, tax treatments and allowances may change in the future.
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