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Is a mortgage in retirement always a bad idea?
A mystery shopper exercise shows high street lenders are “shunning” retirees looking to take out a mortgage. Are they right to do so?
By Katie Williams 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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How much more you would need to save if UK state pension age hit 70
Denmark is raising its retirement age to the highest in Europe – could the UK follow suit?
By Laura Miller Published
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Pension savers could get £6,000 boost under ‘megafunds’ plans, government says
Reforms are underway to get workplace pension schemes investing more in the UK
By Laura Miller Published
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Nationwide reveals £100 Fairer Share payment for third time – do you qualify?
More than four million Nationwide customers will get the £100 Fairer Share payment. Who is eligible, and when will you receive the bonus?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Nationwide launches 5% savings account – who is eligible?
Nationwide’s new fixed rate savings account leads the market in terms of interest rates for 18-month fixed rate bonds. Are you eligible?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Six ways to boost your pension as over half of millennials “rarely think” about retirement savings
Those aged 29-44 are the most in-the-dark generation when it comes to pensions – but rising costs and longer lifespans could put them at particular risk
By Katie Williams Published
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How much should I have in savings? Average savings by age
We look at how much you should aim to have in your savings at every decade of your life, and how you can go about achieving this.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Estates without a will hit five-year high – as two in five Brits prepared to go to court over inheritance
Figures from the Ministry of Justice show the number of probate disputes is rising steadily.
By Laura Miller Last updated