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            <title><![CDATA[Junior Isas can stop parents raiding the piggy bank]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[As people struggle in the current climate it can be tempting to raid savings to help make ends meet. While this is fine, many parents are faced with the temptation of whether or not to withdraw money they]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:42:02 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[First time buyers could receive govt help]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[First time buyers could soon receive a helping hand to assist them with getting on to the property ladder. According to the Building Societies Association BSA, initiatives are being put in place to ensure]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:34:47 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Share of the Week from The Share Centre]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Graham Spooner, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, picks oil giant Royal Dutch Shell as his share of the week. Heres why:]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:40:38 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marks and Spencer reports mixed results yet remains a buy for the contrarian investor]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Food sales help offset weaker homeware sales. Discounting sees weaker full year margin expectations. The Share Centre continues to recommend investors buy Marks and Spencer]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:55:49 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[A third of Brit's savings would not last until the weekend]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Almost a third of Brits would not have enough money to last them until the weekend if they had to rely solely on their savings. New research by First Direct has found that 28 per cent of households have]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[One in five Brits are struggling with debt]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Around 20 per cent of Brits admit that they struggle to manage their debts, a statistics perhaps worsened by the recent Christmas splurging. New research from the Money Advice Trust found that one in five]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:45:01 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Brits are missing out on billions in benefits]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[People in financial hardship could be missing out on benefits which could prevent the need to turn to payday loans. According to the fifth annual Post Office Consumer Credit Report, 12 million people will]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:25:46 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Great mortgage deals are still available]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[There are some really good mortgage deals available despite the current property climate. However, Catherine Hearnden, director at MyMortgageDirect, warned that many of the great deals are only good for]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:14:08 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Pay has got ahead of itself]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[With David Cameron promising shareholders a binding vote on executive pay in an effort to deal with excessive salaries, Gavin Oldham, chief executive of The Share Centre, gives his view.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:11:27 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[January brings a financial hangover]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[With all the warnings about people overstretching their budgets in the run up to Christmas, it is unsurprising that the number of Brits seeking debt advice doubles in January. According to the fifth annual]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The forward look from The Share Centre w/c 9th January 2012]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, gives his thoughts on what to expect from companies announcing results w/c 9 January 2012.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Families with young children could be struggling]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Families with young children have been disproportionately hit by the government&#39;s austerity measures, meaning that many may struggle to avoid poverty and stay out of debt. Dr Katherine Rake, chief]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:05:24 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Share of the Week from The Share Centre w/c 2 January]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Graham Spooner, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains why Kenmare Resources is his share of the week.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:08:40 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Next tones down its expectations for 2012]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Directory sales continue to drive growth for the retailer. Store sales continue to slip. The Share Centre continues to recommend investors hold Next]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:04:37 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Be critical to help sell your house]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The housing market is widely reported as being stagnant at the moment, but what can homeowners do if they are looking to sell up or move on? Miles Shipside, commercial director at Rightmove.co.uk, said]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:36:43 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Payday loans are not designed to meet mortgage payments]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Payday loans can be an important tool to meet unexpected costs or expenditures, but borrowers need to be aware that they should not be using them to make ends meet or to pay their rent or mortgage. A new]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Smoking has a significant impact on wealth]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Smoking is not just harmful to health, it could be having a negative impact on Brits&#39; finances, if new figures are to be believed. According to a poll by the Department of Health, smokers are underestimating]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Savers are unaware of compensation limits]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Savers looking to make the most of their money and protect it in the current climate could be putting it at risk through a lack of awareness. According to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme FSCS]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:06:13 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Saving is essential for getting on the property ladder]]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/saving-is-essential-for-getting-on-the-property-ladder.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone hoping to get on the property ladder needs to go in search of the best savings rates to give them a decent chance of succeeding. This is according to spokesman for PricedOut Matt Griffith, who explained]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:54:40 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[London addresses among most expensive]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[When it comes to looking for a cheap mortgage, buyers may want to avoid making a purchase in some London boroughs if new figures are anything to go by. Lloyds TSB has shed light on the most expensive addresses]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:39:11 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Now could be the best time to invest in property]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Cheap mortgages may have been difficult to come by over recent months, but new figures from Halifax suggest this could be about to change. Its First-Time Buyer Tracker Review shows that affordability is]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:50:41 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[What financial products to invest through]]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/what-financial-products-to-invest-through.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[If you&#39;re keen to maximise your money as much as possible, you might be eager to invest your money in the FTSE 250 and stay ahead of the stock exchange. However, if you are new to this, using certain]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:11:31 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Opting out of pensions could damage long-term financial health]]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/opting-out-of-pensions-could-damage-long-term-financial-health.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Most people will be aware that auto-enrolment will come into force next year, with employees given one month to opt out. With concern about the number of people failing to save enough money to keep them]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:49:01 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Keep a close eye on interest payments]]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/keep-a-close-eye-on-interest-payments.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[With rising living costs, pay freezes and now Christmas just days away, many people will have put festive gifts and food on credit. However, buying things on loans, credit cards or store cards is usually]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:58:26 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Older generation foot the bill for Christmas]]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/older-generation-foot-the-bill-for-christmas.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The older generation will spend around &pound;900 million on food and drink over the festive period this year. Research by Saga has found that the over-50s expect to provide Christmas with all the trimmings]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:12:04 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Half of Brits have multiple Christmas days]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[It&#39;s no wonder Brits find Christmas such an expensive time of the year given that many celebrate it more than once a year. A new study by American Express found that half of people in the UK will have]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:10:35 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Football branded condoms, boob jobs and laser hair removal amongst a host of unusual gifts]]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/football-branded-condoms-boob-jobs-and-laser-hair-removal-amongst-a-host-of-unusual-gifts.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Everyone enjoys a novelty or quirky gift for Christmas, but what about an unusual alterative such as a boob job, body piercing or botox treatment.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:16:49 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[4 ways to boost your finances in the New Year]]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/4-ways-to-boost-your-finances-in-the-new-year.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Is Christmas set to leave you cash strapped? Are you one of the millions of people who dipped into the red in order to fund the festivities?]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:06:37 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Christmas creates a financial headache]]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/christmas-creates-a-financial-headache.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[With many people splashing the cash this Christmas, it&#39;s no surprise that many people could find themselves in financial difficulty in the New Year. So financial planning firm Baigrie Davies have claimed]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lending reforms 'will not impact' first time buyers]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Plans to reform the financial industry should not negatively impact mortgage availability to first time buyers. Yesterday December 19th, the Financial Services Authority announced it is planning to introduce]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Women are savvier Christmas shoppers]]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/women-are-savvier-christmas-shoppers.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Women are way ahead when it comes to embracing the bargain Christmas culture taking the nation by storm. New research by Tesco Bank has revealed that women are savvier than men when it comes to making]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:28:26 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Share of the week from The Share Centre w/c 19th December 2011]]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/share-of-the-week-from-the-share-centre-w-c-19th-december-2011.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, picks the UKs number one broadband service provider, BT, as this weeks share of the week,find out why]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:39:45 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Second-time buyers can't afford to move]]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/second-time-buyers-cant-afford-to-move.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The majority of people will be aware of the struggle first time buyers face to get a foot on the property ladder. Headlines for the last few months have highlighted the plight of potential homebuyers,]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:23:49 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Older generation are still splashing the cash]]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/older-generation-are-still-splashing-the-cash.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[While many people may be feeling the pinch in the run up to Christmas, there is one age-group who are defying all of the trends. According to research from Saga, two-thirds of the over-50s are defying]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:06:02 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[2012: The Year Ahead]]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/2012-the-year-ahead.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Gavin Oldham, chief executive at The Share Centre, predicts that although the stormy economic environment will continue to send waves of volatility across the UK stock market during 2012, the FTSE 100 will end the year significantly higher at 6,565.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:18:53 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The forward look from The Share Centre 19th December 2011]]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/the-forward-look-from-the-share-centre-19th-december-2011.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, gives his thoughts on what to expect from companies announcing results w/c 19 December 2011.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:45:13 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Set budgets and plan ahead for Christmas]]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/set-budgets-and-plan-ahead-for-christmas.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Setting budgets and making plans for shopping well in advance can help people save money in the run up to Christmas and combat financial struggles. Hilary Bruffell, co-founder of makeitandmendit.com, said]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:31:35 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Keeping the cost of motoring to a minimum]]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/keeping-the-cost-of-motoring-to-a-minimum.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[From seeking out the cheapest van insurance policy to ensuring you change gear smoothly, there are a number of ways in which you can lower the cost of motoring. Doing so can save you a significant sum]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Flatsharing can help people save for deposits]]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/flatsharing-can-help-people-save-for-deposits.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[With so much doom and gloom surrounding the state of the economy, many young people could be forgiven for thinking they may never have the money to save up for their own home. However, Matt Hutchinson,]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:48:29 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Financial education for young people a 'milestone']]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/financial-education-for-young-people-a-milestone.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[As the parliamentary debate for compulsory financial education for young people takes place today Gavin Oldham, chief executive at The Share Centre, shares his thoughts on the issue.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:33:19 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Interest rates impact home repossessions the 'most']]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/interest-rates-impact-home-repossessions-the-most.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Most people who are currently finding it hard to pay their mortgage will eventually find the solution that suits them, according to What Mortgage. The comments follow new research from Shelter, which has]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Christmas stock picks from The Share Centre]]></title>
            <link>http://www.moneyextra.com/news/christmas-stock-picks-from-the-share-centre.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[As the cold weather sets in and Christmas is just around the corner, Graham Spooner, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, looks at what companies may benefit during this period.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:47:13 +0000</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[Like-for-like profits expected to increase by over 20%. Petrofac announces aggressive target to double recurring revenues by 2015. The Share Centre continues to recommend investors buy Petrofac]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[There are only three months of the stamp duty &#39;tax holiday&#39; remaining, so first time buyers need to be quick if they want to benefit. The National Association of Estate Agents NAEA warned first]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, picks the world's largest contract caterer, Compass Group, as his share of the week.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Andy Parsons, head of investment research at The Share Centre, explains why the Ecclesiastical Amity International fund has been added to our preferred list of funds, the Platinum 120, and what the benefits are for investors.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Nick Raynor, investment adviser at retail stockbroker, The Share Centre, gives his thoughts on what to expect from companies announcing results w/c 10 January 2011.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Shopping around and being thrifty will enable seven out of ten people to afford Christmas this year. New research by Halifax found that despite it being regularly cited as the best approach, only 14 per]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[As it emerges that Brits will be withdrawing &pound;6 billion from their savings accounts to fund Christmas, people have been urged to get disciplined about savings and debts. New research from Santander]]></description>
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