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Becky Wilding

Becky is an experienced finance writer who has worked with the likes of Vanguard, Compare the Market and Aviva. She focuses on retirement planning, ESG, women's wealth and more in the wider money sphere.

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Becky Wilding

Help to Save: Who is eligible for 50% cash bonus and how does it work?

What happens if you default on a payment and how serious is it?

Gen Z spend £300 a month here - is it time for a subscriptions purge?

Five expert tips to help celebrate Christmas on a budget

Why does the government want me to invest – and how do I start?

Five brilliant ways to use your end-of-year bonus

What the £100k tax trap is, the £9,600 hidden cost and how to avoid it

Why the maternity pay income gap can cost women thousands

How to spot if your workplace pension is underperforming

The 50/30/20 budget is dead - here’s what to try instead

Is it better to overpay your mortgage or invest the money?

Is a lifetime ISA or personal pension better for retirement income?

How compounding works and why it’s your most powerful tool for wealth

How compounding works and why it’s your most powerful tool for wealth

Dividends appeal when stocks fall but can’t be investors’ only thought

How much do I need in an ISA to earn £10,000 of passive income a year?

Best credit cards for earning points rewards and cashback in 2025

How do Junior ISAs work and which offer the best rates for 2025?

How do Junior ISAs work and which offer the best rates for 2025?

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