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Seven reasons to not top up your state pensionTopping up your state pension could give you a bigger budget to live on in retirement, but it’s not always worth doing.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property forecasts for 2026The UK housing market continues to struggle as property price growth slows – but is there cause for optimism?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Should you buy an annuity in tranches?Annuity rates are the best they have been in years. But buying in stages rather than all at once solves less than it promises.
By Robin Powell Published
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Six pension mistakes could cost you £10,000s, experts warnSimple pension mistakes could be costing you tens of thousands of pounds in retirement – here’s how to avoid them
By Sam Walker Published
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Can you afford to rent in retirement?Renting in retirement can give extra flexibility, but the cost could be prohibitive for most pensioners and it comes with unique drawbacks. We look at the average cost of renting where you are.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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How to claim compensation for travel delaysAs travellers experience delays at major airports following an air traffic control technical glitch, we reveal what your rights are to compensation.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Should you move a Child Trust Fund into a Junior ISA?Millions of children born between September 2002 and January 2011 have child trust funds - but switching them to a Junior ISA could save money and give your child a better deal.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Mortgage rates are on the rise – what does it mean for you?Whether you're buying a home, remortgaging or you’re a buy-to-let landlord, we look at what higher mortgage rates could mean for you.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Ditch the triple lock to get young people into work, businesses tell BurnhamWhile the triple lock is a promise to pensioners to give them an income boost each year, removing it could save the Treasury £3.3 billion over two years, the British Chambers of Commerce claims.
By Sam Walker Published
