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14 ways to save on your energy bill
Advice As the weather gets colder and bills rise, we outline 14 ways you can save on your energy bills
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Ofgem energy price cap to rise by 2% from October
Gas and electricity bills are set to increase in the final quarter of 2025 for millions of people on the energy price cap
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73% of savers plan to rely on partner’s pension in retirement
A new survey suggests the majority of people may lack financial independence in retirement, with almost three-quarters set to rely on their partner’s pension
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Older tenants need extra £400,000 in their pension - the risks of renting in retirement
There are financial risks to renting in your golden years, research suggests
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How much you need to follow the 25x retirement rule – will you have enough to be financially independent?
We explain what the 25x retirement rule is and the amount you would need to be financially independent in retirement.
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Child Benefit: how it works, eligibility criteria and how to claim
Child Benefit is worth hundreds of pounds per year and claiming it can help build up your state pension entitlement. We look at who is eligible and how to get the payment
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UK regions where property tax proposal could hit homeowners hardest
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is rumoured to be considering stamp duty reform and a mansion tax on high-end homes but homeowners are being urged not to panic yet
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How to pay in a cheque
Receiving or writing a cheque has become much less common in recent years as instant bank transfers have grown in popularity. Amid widespread bank branch closures, we explain what to do if you get a cheque, and how you can pay one into your bank account.
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How to avoid the 14 year inheritance tax gifting trap
Inheritance tax rules are getting tighter and more families are trying to find ways to avoid a hefty bill. Giving money away is a common strategy – but if done wrong your loved ones could be on the hook with HMRC for almost a decade and a half.
