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Rosanna Spero
Rosanna Spero is the JC's money maven. She has been writing about money, property and#000d small businesses for more than 30 years. She has worked for a#000d range of magazines and newspapers, with much of her working#000d life on the Money Mail section of the Daily Mail. She has also#000d written a number of books on the subject. Email her with your#000d questions at rspero@thejc.com
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Where should I stash savings for my deposit?
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Can I claim for puppy damage?
Dogs bring love to the home but often wreak havoc. Our expert explains why insurers are often unsympathetic
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Cut the costs of learning to drive
Getting on the road these days is an expensive business, but our expert has a few tips on keeping the prices down
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The best ways to save in 2024-25
A friend has told me that all the tax-free limits on savings are being reduced this year. Is this true? And is there anything I can do about it? I have already bought an ISA for the current tax year.
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Do gilts offer me a safer investment?
Our expert advises someone with £100,000 who is keen to avoid the stress of the stock-market rollercoaster
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Do I need to pay tax on stuff I sell online?
Our money maven Rosanna Spero advises whether you should be worrying about HMRC’s new rules on trading on sites like eBay
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Help, my son’s laptop is faulty
Our personal finance expert has some advice for a reader who wants a refund on a Chanukah present
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How to make your Chanukah gelt grow
Our personal finance expert has some advice for presents that’ll keep growing
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Beware of phishers and other conmen
<p data-atex-pstyle="07. STANDFIRSTS:ST.01 STANDFIRST 14PT"><span data-atex-cstyle="$ID/[No character style]" data-atex-uat="{HorizontalScale:OTc=}"> What to do about phishing, smishing and vishing</span></p>
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Why you should not skimp when renewing car insurance?
Our personal finance expert explains why you should think carefully when renewing your policy
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How to pick the best mortgage deal as base interest rate is frozen
Our personal finance expert Rosanna Spero explores the best deals on the market
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Top tips on how to keep warm without facing big energy bills this winter
Are you worried about big fuel bills? Our personal finance expert has some advice to help you
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The best accounts to make the most of your savings
Which accounts offer the highest interest rates? Our personal finance expert picks the best banks for savers
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Fancy a gap year after A-levels, think about these important things
If you’re heading off for 12 months of adventure after A-levels, seek out some financial advice before you go
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Money Maven: Be on guard for the scammers
There is an army of conmen out there trying to defraud you, so it’s essential you’re aware of their tricks
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Is it time to sell off your old pots?
Had a declutter over Pesach? Our personal finance expert knows the best ways to sell of your cast-offs
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