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Should You Overpay Your UK Mortgage? Calculator & Guide 2026

Discover if mortgage overpayments are right for you. Learn how to save £34,000+ in interest with December 2025 rates, clear your mortgage years early, and avoid penalties.

14 min readUK Calculator Team
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Fixed vs Variable Mortgages UK: Which is Cheaper in 2026?

Compare fixed vs variable mortgages with December 2025 rates. Discover which saves you more with 2-year fixes at 3.55%, 5-year at 3.76%, and trackers from 4.50%.

15 min readUK Calculator Team
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Should You Overpay Your UK Mortgage? Calculator & Guide 2025

Discover if mortgage overpayments are right for you. Learn how to save £40,000+ in interest, clear your mortgage years early, and avoid penalties.

11 min readUK Calculator Team
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Fixed vs Variable Rate Mortgages UK: Which is Better in 2025?

Compare fixed and variable rate mortgages for 2025. Understand the pros and cons, current rates, and which type suits your circumstances best.

13 min readUK Calculator Team
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How to Calculate UK Mortgage Payments: Complete 2025 Guide

Learn how to calculate UK mortgage payments with our step-by-step guide. Understand the formula, see real examples, and discover how rates and deposits affect your monthly costs.

9 min readUK Calculator Team
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UK Mortgage Affordability: How Much Can You Borrow in 2025?

Discover how much you can borrow for a UK mortgage in 2025. Learn about income multiples, affordability rules, and see real examples for different salary levels.

11 min readUK Calculator Team
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First-Time Buyer UK: How Much Deposit Do You Need in 2025?

Discover how much deposit first-time buyers need in 2025. Learn about 5-20% deposits, government schemes like Lifetime ISA, and saving strategies for your first home.

11 min readUK Calculator Team
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Tax Guides

Tax

UK Income Tax Calculator Guide 2025/26: Rates, Bands & Thresholds

Complete UK income tax guide for 2025/26 with updated Scottish bands. Calculate tax on £25k-£150k salaries, understand the 60% tax trap, and compare England vs Scotland.

14 min readUK Calculator Team
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Tax

UK National Insurance Rates 2025/26: Complete Guide with Calculator

Complete National Insurance guide for 2025/26 with April 2025 changes. Employee NI unchanged (8% + 2%), employer NI raised to 15% with £5,000 threshold, £10,500 allowance.

13 min readUK Calculator Team
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Tax

UK Student Loan Repayment Calculator Guide 2025/26: All 5 Plans Explained

Complete student loan repayment guide for 2025/26. Calculate repayments on all 5 plans with updated thresholds: Plan 1 £26,065, Plan 2 £28,470, Plan 5 £25,000.

15 min readUK Calculator Team
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Tax

UK Income Tax Calculator 2025/26: Complete Guide

Calculate your UK income tax for 2025/26. Understand tax bands, personal allowance, and see exactly what you'll pay on salaries from £20k to £150k.

13 min readUK Calculator Team
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Tax

Understanding National Insurance Contributions 2025/26

Complete guide to UK National Insurance for 2025/26. Learn about Class 1, 2, and 4 contributions, rates, thresholds, and how NI affects your state pension.

12 min readUK Calculator Team
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Tax

UK Student Loan Repayments: Plan 1 vs Plan 2 Explained (2025)

Understand student loan repayments for 2025/26. Compare Plan 1, 2, 4, 5 and postgraduate loans with thresholds, rates, and real salary examples.

13 min readUK Calculator Team
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Tax

How to Calculate Your Take-Home Pay in the UK (2025)

Calculate your UK take-home pay with our complete 2025 guide. Understand income tax, National Insurance, and see real salary examples from £20k to £100k.

9 min readUK Calculator Team
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Tax

UK Tax Bands 2025/26: How Much Tax Will You Pay?

Complete guide to UK tax bands for 2025/26. Understand income tax rates, personal allowance, the 60% tax trap, and see exactly what you'll pay on your salary.

10 min readUK Calculator Team
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Savings Guides

Savings

Compound Interest Calculator: How UK Savings Grow in December 2025

Understand compound interest with December 2025 rates. £10,000 grows to £16,289 in 10 years at 5.00%. Learn the formula, see real examples at current UK rates.

15 min readUK Calculator Team
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Savings

Cash ISA vs Regular Savings UK: Which Pays More in December 2025?

Compare Cash ISA (4.52%) vs regular savings (5.00%) with December 2025 rates. Discover when tax-free ISAs beat higher-rate taxable accounts for basic, higher, and additional rate taxpayers.

14 min readUK Calculator Team
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Savings

How to Save £10,000 in 12 Months: UK Challenge with December 2025 Rates

Save £10,000 in a year using December 2025's exceptional rates. Combine regular savers (7.50%), easy access (5.00%), and smart budgeting to hit your £10k goal with £250+ bonus interest.

13 min readUK Calculator Team
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Savings

Compound Interest Calculator: How UK Savings Grow in 2025

Understand compound interest with our UK calculator. Learn the formula, see real examples, and discover how your savings can grow with compound returns.

13 min readUK Calculator Team
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Savings

ISA vs Regular Savings Account UK: Which is Better in 2025?

Compare ISA and regular savings accounts in 2025. Discover which saves you more tax with real examples for £30k, £60k, and £100k earners.

10 min readUK Calculator Team
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How to Save £10,000 in 12 Months UK: Realistic Challenge 2025

Save £10k in a year with our proven step-by-step guide. Cut £400/month in expenses, earn £400 more, and hit £833/month savings targets.

13 min readUK Calculator Team
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