Latest articles by Sam Walker
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How to boost your chances of getting the Winter Fuel PaymentMillions of pensioners will get the Winter Fuel Payment this year but you’ll need to pay it back if your income is over £35,000. We reveal some tips and tricks to ensure you’re eligible and can keep the payment
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What National Insurance contributions are – and how much you will payMost people in the UK pay National Insurance contributions but few really understand them. We explain what National Insurance is and how to work out how much you will pay.
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Looking for cheap home insurance? Don’t buy a period homeIt costs significantly more to insure a property built before the First World War than one built after 2000, analysis suggests. How can you reduce home insurance costs?
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How to keep your dividends safe from the taxmanAdvice Following successive cuts to the dividend tax allowance and a hike to dividend tax rates, we reveal the ways you can keep more of your dividend income.
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Buy-to-let repossessions rise by 10% as landlords face ‘tough times’ ahead – what you can do nowLandlords face being financially squeezed over the coming months, but there are ways to protect your portfolio
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Is NS&I’s new green savings bond worth it?NS&I has released a new issue of its green savings bond – but how does the interest rate compare to other products on the market?
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Marriage Allowance: are you missing out on £252 a year?News Married couples and civil partners could save up to £252 a year in tax by claiming the allowance - and receive a backdated lump-sum payment worth more than £1,000
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UK’s best and worst banks for current accounts revealed – the winners and losersMonzo has been crowned the UK’s best bank for customer satisfaction, but which current account provider sits at the bottom of the list and how does your bank compare?
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HMRC to start clawing back Winter Fuel Payments from certain pensioners – do you owe the taxman money?More than one million pensioners will see a change in their tax code from April as HMRC starts taking back Winter Fuel Payments from retirees with higher incomes
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Tens of thousands of unpaid carers affected by ‘unclear’ guidance to have debts cut or cancelledRoughly 25,000 unpaid carers who were overpaid Carer’s Allowance are expected to have their debts reduced, cancelled or refunded, under a government reassessment.
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Is it worth buying an electric car? The costs to considerIf you're thinking about buying an electric car, you might be wondering whether they offer good value for money. We look at the costs versus savings.
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What is inheritance tax (IHT)?What is inheritance tax (IHT) and why are more families falling into the tax trap? What is IHT and who has to pay it?
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What is the state pension age and when will you get yours?The state pension age is increasing from 66 to 67 and it could rise even further in the future. We look at what the changes mean for the working age population.
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Halifax: House prices fall by 0.5% amid Middle East conflictProperty prices slumped between February and March as the knock-on effects from the US-Iran war started to hit the housing market, according to Halifax.
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What is an ISA? How they work and what you need to knowWe explain everything you need to know about ISAs for the tax year 2026/27 and how you can start saving and investing tax-free.
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The big April money changes – which taxes and bills have gone up?A number of major money changes have taken effect this April - from council tax rises to state pension increase - see which ones impact you
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Interest rate on student loans to be capped at 6% for one year as inflation fears riseThe government is capping the interest rate on contentious Plan 2 student loans for the 2026/27 academic year in a bid to protect graduates from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East which could drive inflation higher
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Nationwide: The most affordable places for first-time buyers revealed – full listNationwide Building Society says affordability has improved for first-time buyers over the last year, and some areas are much more accessible for those trying to get on the property ladder.
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Mortgage lenders to contact 1.6 million homeowners facing higher costs amid Middle East conflictRachel Reeves urges major banks to step up support for mortgage customers amid Middle East conflict
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Four big changes landlords need to get ready for in 2026Major changes are afoot for landlords in 2026 and beyond – here is what you should do this year to prepare
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10 easy moves to save you money before the end of the 2025/26 tax yearTips The end of the 2025/26 tax year is fast approaching. Here’s what you can do now to make the most of tax breaks and allowances before they disappear on 5 April
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NS&I to pay out millions to bereaved families after ‘operational failure’NS&I is expected to reunite tens of thousands of bereaved families with up to £476 million, after an investigation found the government-backed savings bank had lost track of some deceased customers’ money.
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UK inflation live: Inflation remained at 3% in FebruaryThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) released its latest inflation data today (25 March).
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Revealed: the cheapest day to buy car insuranceCar insurance costs are dropping after a huge rise last year. But you could drive them down even further by doing an extra bit of planning. We reveal the cheapest day to buy car insurance
