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Pension transfers are taking longer – is it worth moving your retirement savings?
Pension transfer times have increased over the past year but it may be worth the wait for lower fees and less paperwork.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Council tax payment system to be shaken up – what do changes mean for you?
The government plans to make council tax debt collection less aggressive and split bills over 12 months by default
By Daniel Hilton Published
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The five insurance policies you should have
Some insurance cover will be more important than others. We look at five insurance policies you may need to have to make sure you aren’t caught out in an emergency
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Tax return: HMRC’s payments on account deadline is approaching – here is why it is unfair for the self-employed
Feature Self-assessment taxpayers have just under a week to pay the latest instalment of their tax return, but is the charge fair? Marc Shoffman explains why this is hurting self-employed people
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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You're ten years from retirement: how to retire comfortably
Retirement costs are rising and it is important to plan ahead for your golden years. We look at what steps to take if you are 10 years away from retirement.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Inheritance tax receipts rise by 7% – how to cut your bill
Rising house prices and frozen tax thresholds continue to push inheritance tax bills up and receipts are only likely to rise further
By Marc Shoffman Published
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‘Reeves’s inheritance tax policy is causing sheer terror for our family business’
Thousands of families fear they’ll have no option but to look at selling their firms in a fire sale to pay inheritance tax bills, due to Rachel Reeves’s changes to business property relief
By Laura Miller Published
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Millions of over 50s fear pension investment risk – how should you position your portfolio?
To de-risk or not to de-risk, that is the question. Act too late and you could face irreversible losses. Move too early and miss out on significant gains that could transform your retirement.
By Laura Miller Published
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Are you missing out on Pension Credit? How to claim the benefit worth £4,300 a year
News The number of Pension Credit claims has soared in the past year but thousands of eligible households are still failing to apply. We explain who qualifies for Pension Credit and how to apply
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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