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What is salary sacrifice and how could it boost your pension?Salary sacrifice is a great way to increase your pension pot while lowering your tax bill. But the rules are changing from April 2029. We look at what salary sacrifice is and how to make the most of it now.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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FCA car finance compensation: Consumer Voice challenge could stall redress schemeA consumer group has launched a challenge against the FCA’s redress scheme for mis-sold car finance
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Annuities guide: what they are, types, how to buy themConfused about annuities? You're not alone. But if you're about to retire, it's an important financial concept to grasp.
By Harriet Meyer Last updated
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Last-minute pension investing could cost Brits £24,000 – what’s a better way to save?Savers are delaying pension contributions – a habit that could significantly impact their long-term returns, according to new analysis.
By Laura Miller Published
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Pension Schemes Bill: what’s changing and what it means for your retirementThe government’s latest reforms to pensions are designed to make saving for retirement easier and provide better value for money – but will they leave you better off?
By Laura Miller Last updated
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The top funds to buy according to DIY pension investorsPension investors in both the saving and spending stage are turning to cautious funds to ride out the recent volatility in markets. We look at their best funds to buy right now.
By Laura Miller Published
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How to keep your tax bill down as frozen thresholds drive millions into paying higher ratesMillions more people are paying higher rates of tax but there are ways to limit how much you owe HMRC.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Are you missing out on Pension Credit? How to claim the benefit worth £4,500 a yearThousands of eligible households are still failing to apply for Pension Credit. We explain who qualifies for Pension Credit and how to apply
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Child Benefit: how it works, eligibility criteria and how to claimChild Benefit is worth hundreds of pounds per year and claiming it can help build up your state pension entitlement but there are tax pitfalls. We look at who is eligible and how to get the payment
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
