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Updated 17 July 2025
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Discover the main benefits of building an emergency fund, including how it can reduce anxiety, support your saving goals and increase your financial security.
23 May 2016
Reading time: 4 minutes
Pushing your luck when considering insurance just puts you against the odds. It’s not about that.
12 October 2015
Reading time: 3 minutes
Why some things in life are hard to get when you really need them, but easy at any other time
15 June 2015
Reading time: 2 minutes
When you're seeking expert advice on money matters, it can be hard to tell if an adviser is selling you something.
10 November 2014
Reading time: 2 minutes
How fast can you recover when something happens?
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