Personal Finance

Money Matters: Lifetime mortgages are badly misunderstood

Partner Neil Cook has warned of a 'frenzy of activity' ahead of the change

Partner Neil Cook has warned of a 'frenzy of activity' ahead of the change

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Law firm warns of 'frenzy of activity' as business owners rush to close deals

Money Matters: Charade of democracy where money is king

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter

The error on the old coin can be spotted in the date, and makes the coin a must-have for keen collectors

The error on the old coin can be spotted in the date, and makes the coin a must-have for keen collectors

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The rare error that could make this penny worth more than £600 - how to spot

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

Cost of living crisis

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Ministers considering new changes to £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment

Facebook scams now account for two thirds of purchase frauds, according to TSB

Facebook scams now account for two thirds of purchase frauds, according to TSB

TSB issues warning to millions over Facebook scams ahead of Black Friday

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

The banks that'll give you up to £200 to switch this Christmas

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

The banks that'll give you up to £200 to switch this Christmas

Failing to act quickly

Failing to act quickly

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Santander, Barclays, Nationwide, NatWest customers urged to withdraw £1

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

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Netflix viewers £1,000 TV Licence fine warning ahead of major event this week

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Department for Work and Pensions

Pension Credit increase for 1.4 million people - how much will you get

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget

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JD Wetherspoon boss issues price rise warning to customers

From winter 2024, only those households in England and Wales receiving Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits are entitled to the Winter Fuel Payment.

From winter 2024, only those households in England and Wales receiving Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits are entitled to the Winter Fuel Payment.

Winter Fuel Payment

WW2 veteran support group slams Chancellor over Winter Fuel Payment cuts

Ryanair are among the airlines who have said they will have to make changes in response to the ADP increase

Ryanair are among the airlines who have said they will have to make changes in response to the ADP increase

Cheap flights under threat as budget airlines to cut regional routes

Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are set to increase

Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are set to increase

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Child Benefit payments to increase - see how much you could get

Check if you could be able to get a council tax discount.

Check if you could be able to get a council tax discount.

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If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Universal Credit claimants receive £420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Fuel Duty won't rise next year

The National Minimum Wage is set to increase to £12.21 an hour under new proposals in the autumn budget

The National Minimum Wage is set to increase to £12.21 an hour under new proposals in the autumn budget

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National Minimum Wage set to increase by 6.7 per cent in autumn budget

BetZillion: Top 10 Betting Sites Online in the UK

BetZillion: Top 10 Betting Sites Online in the UK

BetZillion: Top 10 Betting Sites Online in the UK

They promised that transferring through this new feature 'has never been simpler'.

They promised that transferring through this new feature 'has never been simpler'.

Lloyds updates how customers transfer money to friends and family

Workers' income tax and national insurance won't change in Budget, minister says

Workers' income tax and national insurance won't change in Budget, minister says

Workers' income tax and national insurance 'won't change' in Budget, minister says

The coin is question is a £2 coin from 2015, and everyone is being encouraged to carry out a simple check to test for a rotation error

The coin is question is a £2 coin from 2015, and everyone is being encouraged to carry out a simple check to test for a rotation error

The rare Royal Mint £2 coin that will make you money and how to spot it

Rachel Reeves said her Budget next Wednesday will invest in the “foundations of future growth”.

Rachel Reeves said her Budget next Wednesday will invest in the “foundations of future growth”.

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Chancellor promises economic 'reset' in next week's Budget

This 20p coin contains an error making it very valuable

This 20p coin contains an error making it very valuable

'Rare and unique' 20p coin sells for more than 310 times its face value

Some £31.1 billion is estimated to be lying in unclaimed, inactive or lost pension pots.

Some £31.1 billion is estimated to be lying in unclaimed, inactive or lost pension pots.

Millions missing out on £10,000 in lost pensions, research reveals

Peter McGahan, Worldwide Financial Planning

Peter McGahan, Worldwide Financial Planning

Money Matters: Financial adviser speaks on house prices becoming more affordable

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

How to spot the rare 20p coin selling for 350 times its face value

Energy debt is a huge problem as prices remain high

Energy debt is a huge problem as prices remain high

4 cheap and easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills this winter

Steve Gooding, director of motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, said: “Tax incentives that favour wealthier households might stick in the craw

Steve Gooding, director of motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, said: “Tax incentives that favour wealthier households might stick in the craw

Calls to raise tax on petrol and diesel cars in bid to reduce electric car costs

Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full marks

Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full marks

Which?'s best and worst energy companies for green credentials revealed

Peter McGahan, Worldwide Financial Planning

Peter McGahan, Worldwide Financial Planning

How to react to the housing market - an expert view

The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%

The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%

How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

Check your change as rare 20p coin sells for 390 times face value - how to spot

As Ofgem raises the price cap, find out how you can lower energy bills and the help that is available.

As Ofgem raises the price cap, find out how you can lower energy bills and the help that is available.

Personal Finance

How you can lower your energy bills and what help is available for you

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK as the Royal Mint revealed their 10 rarest coins

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK as the Royal Mint revealed their 10 rarest coins

'Check your change' - Rare coin sells for more than 300 times face value on eBay

These are the major changes coming in October you need to be aware of.

These are the major changes coming in October you need to be aware of.

Cost of living crisis

Five big money changes coming in October from energy bills to the budget

If you also get the full State Pension, you will not pay tax on that, but it will count towards your Personal Allowance

If you also get the full State Pension, you will not pay tax on that, but it will count towards your Personal Allowance

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Pension warning to millions in danger of 'running out of money'

The new Ofgem price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1

The new Ofgem price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1

Cost of living crisis

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This is how you can save £130 on energy bills as Ofgem price cap set to rise

The new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will require banks and other financial institutions to share data that may help identify benefit fraud

The new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will require banks and other financial institutions to share data that may help identify benefit fraud

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DWP to get powers to check bank accounts under new benefits policy

Did you know energy prices are rising by 10% next month?

Did you know energy prices are rising by 10% next month?

Martin Lewis warns households to take meter readings 'now' as energy cap rises

Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

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4 easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills revealed as price cap set to rise

Nationwide has announced it will also pay 1% cash back on debit card spending by customers with a FlexDirect account

Nationwide has announced it will also pay 1% cash back on debit card spending by customers with a FlexDirect account

Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide offering 'tempting £175 free cash' offer to any UK customer

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

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Universal Credit warning as claimants could miss out on £756 a year

The error by The Royal Mint meant that it was worth 600 times it's original value

The error by The Royal Mint meant that it was worth 600 times it's original value

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Check your coins - Royal Mint mistakenly create King Charles £1 coins worth £600

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NS&I issues urgent bank transfer warning to anyone with Premium Bonds

Winter Fuel Payment

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'Evil' winter fuel allowance cut has pensioners feeling 'ashamed'

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said there is still “scope for further price cuts”

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said there is still “scope for further price cuts”

'Scope for more price cuts' as fuel prices plummet at fastest rate of the year

Millions of pensioners will receive a bonus cash payment from the DWP, as well as people on Universal Credit, PIP and more

Millions of pensioners will receive a bonus cash payment from the DWP, as well as people on Universal Credit, PIP and more

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Millions of pensioners will receive DWP bonus payment before Christmas

The rarest coins tend to be of the greatest value, with the mintage being the fundamental attraction for collectors

The rarest coins tend to be of the greatest value, with the mintage being the fundamental attraction for collectors

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Rare 'bronze' 20p coin sells for 1,100 times its face value - how to spot

Phillips has shared a

Phillips has shared a

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Air fryer expert exposes mistake that sends energy bills soaring by 30 per cent

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP PIP and ESA warning as benefit payments could be stopped before Christmas