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Premium Bonds winners: Who won July’s £1 million jackpot?
NS&I has announced some details about the winners in July’s Premium Bonds prize draw. Who won the jackpot, and how can you find out if you got lucky this month?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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How to pick a SIPP
Self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs) let you manage your retirement savings, but charges and customer service vary greatly between providers. We explain how to choose a SIPP
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Energy meter reading day July: how to take one as Ofgem energy price cap falls
Energy meter reading day takes place every three months and you’ll want to take it on 1 July as energy bills for those on variable tariffs are set to slide by around 7%.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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‘Inheritance tax insurance’ enquiries are soaring – but is it worth it?
Premiums for whole of life insurance can run to £5,000 a month to cover a £300,000 inheritance tax bill, with policies costing more the older you take them out.
By Laura Miller Published
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The “wait-and-see” savings mistake to avoid: Savers urged to fix now and earn £624 extra interest
Some savers are waiting for savings rates to rise before moving to a fixed-rate account. But this could cost you hundreds
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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MPs warn over Lifetime ISAs which could leave savers out of pocket
The Treasury Committee has highlighted confusion around the Lifetime ISA withdrawal charge, which risks consumers losing “a significant part of their savings”
By Katie Williams Published
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Marcus boosts interest rates to provide top deals on savings
Marcus by Goldman Sachs has increased its one-year fixed rate savings account, making it the top deal on the market. Are you eligible?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Side hustle tax: Do you owe HMRC money?
HMRC is urging side hustlers to check if they need to file a self assessment tax return
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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500,000 more people pushed into 40% tax brackets – three ways higher earners are hit
Tax rates may not be rising but fiscal drag is still pushing up tax bills for higher earners
By Marc Shoffman Published