The UK has the smallest State Pension in G7

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What to read right now…

The weakening property market means more flats are being sold to rental companies rather than private owners.

Meanwhile, financial imposter syndrome could be making you feel poorer.

On a different note, the UK has the smallest State Pension out of the G7 nations.

And finally, £27,617 is the amount of money people want to have saved before they’ll consider investing.

If that’s you, here’s a guide on how to start investing.

The deal that’s a steal…

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There’s everything from musicals to plays and ticket prices start from just £7.

For some of the West End musicals you can usually get cheap tickets throughout the year but this is rarely the case for plays so it’s definitely worth taking a look.

If you only do one thing…

Now is a good time to review your finances.

With the next Budget being announced on 26 November and the end of the year fast approaching, knowing where you stand will make it easier to work out what changes you need to make.

You might want to set some financial goals, for example, or create a concrete financial plan.

As the saying goes, every little helps.