Rebecca Goodman
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Rebecca Goodman is a freelance journalist who has spent the past 10 years working across personal finance publications. Regularly writing for The Guardian, The Sun, The Telegraph, and The Independent.
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How to Refinance a Personal Loan
By choosing to refinance a personal loan, you could lower your interest payments and the length of the loan.
How to reclaim a guarantor loan
You may be due a guarantor loan refund if you were approved for one and a provider didn’t check your finances properly.
Can’t Get a Loan? What to do if Your Application is Refused
While there are many reasons why you may not get a loan, it’s important to understand why you’re being turned down before you make any other credit applications.
Joint Loans: What Are They and How Do They Work?
Joint loans allow two, or occasionally more, people to borrow money together, but each person is fully liable for the debt being repaid. It is important to make sure that…
How fixed interest rate borrowing works
A fixed interest rate is an interest rate that doesn’t change, making payments predictable.
What is Universal Credit and How Can I Apply?
Universal credit is a means-tested benefit for people without an income or on a low income. Read on to learn who is eligible, how much the payment will be and…
Using a Tax Adviser or Accountant For Your Tax Return
A tax adviser or accountant can file your tax return for you, taking a lot of stress out of the process, but using them can come at a price. Learn…
Tax Services: What You Need to Know About Filing Your Taxes
If you are self-employed, earn income from an additional revenue stream or claim some benefits, then you may need to file your taxes. Read on to understand when the tax…
What is an Easy Access ISA?
An easy access cash ISA lets you earn interest without paying any tax and you can withdraw the money whenever you need to without penalty.
What You Need to Know About Fixed Rate Cash ISAs
A fixed-rate cash ISA is a tax-free savings account where you are paid a set rate of interest for locking your money away over a fixed period.
Leaving a Job or Starting a New One? Make Sure You Understand the P45 Form
When you leave a job you will be given a P45 form which shows how much you have earned and how much tax and national insurance you have paid.
What is a P60 Form and How do I Get One?
One of the most common tax forms is a P60 and it shows how much you have earned and how much tax you have paid in the previous year.
What Self-Employed Taxpayers Should Know About the SA100 Self-Assessment Tax Form
The SA100 form is filled in by those who are self-employed or have more complex finances and need to report their income to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and calculate…
Faster Payments: What You Need To Know
The faster payments service speeds up the process of transferring money from one account to another, so it can be available in another bank account in a few hours.
CHAPS Payments: How They Work
CHAPS is the UK payment system used for transferring large sums of money which are cleared on the same day. We explain how it works and when to use the…