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Thousands of savers with £250k pensions take cash over tax-free money and IHT fears
With a record £70 billion withdrawn from pensions in the year to March, experts are concerned savers are making knee-jerk decisions without advice that could affect their long term wealth
By Laura Miller Published
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Best savings rates – earn as much as 4.8%
Savings The best savings rates on the market are offering up to 4.8% on your cash. Act fast before these top-paying accounts disappear
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.45%
Savings One-year fixed savings accounts are now offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.45%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Best easy-access savings accounts – earn up to 4.8%
Savings Easy-access savings accounts are offering inflation-busting rates of up to 4.8%, but they won't last for long. We look at the best interest rates on the market now
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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State pension could rise by £560 next year – triggering pensioner tax for first time in 2027
Frozen income tax thresholds are on a collision course with the state pension increases, dragging more pensioners into paying tax
By Laura Miller Published
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The best bank switching offers – get up to £200
The best bank switching offers currently pay up to £200 in cash. Are you eligible, and how do you switch current accounts?
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Key money dates for 2025/26
We run through the key dates and big money changes coming up this year and into 2026 that could affect your financial health
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Could your family be at risk of an unexpected tax bill? How to keep your loved ones in the loop
Many families are out of the loop when it comes to planning the financial aspects of both retirement and inheritance
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
Speculation about tax hikes is ramping up ahead of the Autumn Budget on 26 November, with rumours swirling about property and inheritance tax changes
By Katie Williams Last updated