Hello and welcome to this week's Money Talks – a round-up of the week's biggest stories and some things you may have missed
Money news
• 'Death date estimate would help pensioners' manage money
• Law Society urges people to leave instructions for their digital legacy
• No-fault claims adding 30% to car insurance, AA finds
• Smaller gas and electricity firms' price war brings cheaper energy bills
• UK workers set for first real pay rise for four years
• Homeowners raising average asking price in London by 7% a month
• Mortgage lending rises 4% in March, and 37% for the quarter
Feature
The key to affordable housing for essential workers? A £50,000 salary
Consumer champions
Only thing that came out in the carwash was a repair bill
Inched out of extra leg room on a Virgin long-haul flight
In pictures
Home and away: Properties with an annexe
In the spotlight
It's Easter weekend and the garden is calling – but it might need a bit of tidying up first. Read our buyer's guide to lawnmowers if you need some new kit before you get started
Money deals
• Earn 5% AER (4.89% gross p.a) interest on balances up to £2,500 for 12 months with the Nationwide FlexDirect current account. There's no account fee, just pay in £1,000 per month.
• Savers can earn 1.55% interest tax free with the Halifax Isa Saver Online. It's easy access and you can open an account with just £1. The 1.55% includes a 12 months fixed bonus of 1.30%.
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