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Sarah Coles

Personal Finance Columnist

Sarah Coles is Yahoo Finance's Personal Finance Columnist. She has been a personal finance analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown for the past five years, after spending over a decade as a financial journalist. Her areas of expertise include savings and financial planning, but she also covers everything from tax to borrowing, spending and the housing market. She co-presents HL's ‘Switch Your Money On' podcast.

10 ways to save money driving home for Christmas

Follow these 10 tips to reduce the amount you spend on fuel this Christmas.

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The safest ways to borrow money if you overspend this Christmas

To avoid ending up in your overdraft this Christmas you need to consider the best ways of borrowing.

7 days ago

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Five ways to make a successful complaint

The problem with letting your fury get the better of you is that it can make it much harder to sort out your complaint.

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Black Friday scams and how to avoid them

Consumers are prime targets for scammers during Black Friday. Here are seven common scams to watch out for.

21 days ago
How to avoid overspending on Christmas shopping

We can end up spending more because we don't want to let people down, or because we get carried away, but this can be bad news for your budget.

28 days ago
The benefits and risks of getting finance tips on social media

Social media is the most popular place to get finance tips for people aged 18-34.

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5 conversations to have this Talk Money Week

Talk Money Week highlights the important conversations with should be having with family about money.

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7 post-budget steps to protect your finances

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves said she would be raising taxes by £40bn in the autumn budget.

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What the budget means for your money

The budget brought £40bn of tax-hikes, including bad news for investors and those planning to leave a legacy, but there was relief on income tax and fuel duty.

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How renters can save up to buy their first home

Rents are punishingly high but there are things you can do to help save for a deposit to buy your first home.

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6 red flags that will help you spot a scam

Fraudsters stole more than half a billion pounds from us in the first half of 2024. Here are some key tips to avoid falling for a scam

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When do people learn key money lessons in life?

Whatever your age, it’s worth considering where the gaps in your knowledge are, and how to close them.

2 months ago
Why living in the moment is bad for your money

Living for today can mean sacrificing financial security tomorrow.

2 months ago
When will mortgages get cheaper and is offsetting the answer?

Interest rates have only come down by 0.25% so far. So what are your options if you're looking to remortgage?

2 months ago
Should you take financial advice from social media influencers?

Five questions to ask when you're thinking of taking advice from someone you consider to be a financial expert — but may not be.

2 months ago
What we're expecting to see in the autumn budget

Speculation around the upcoming budget can seem overwhelming so it’s worth focusing on five of the most common rumours so far, and how to protect yourself.

2 months ago
10 finance decisions you should avoid before the autumn budget

Speculation about the budget has left some feeling they need to take action to protect themselves from whatever it holds in store, but this could backfire.

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How to cut your council tax bill

More than one in four people challenging their council tax band managed to cut their bill, so it’s worth considering whether you’re paying over the odds.

3 months ago
How to save money when moving house

The cost of a house move can top £2,000 – and that's on top of buying and selling a property.

3 months ago
Three ways to manage the cost of childcare

In the absence of a flying nanny, there are things we can do to keep a lid on the extortionate costs of childcare.

3 months ago