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Should you get financial advice when organising care for an elderly relative?
A tiny proportion of over 45s get help planning elderly relatives’ care – but is financial advice worth the cost?
By Sam Walker Published
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Power up your pension before 5 April – easy ways to save before the tax year end
With the end of the tax year looming, pension savers currently have a window to review and maximise what’s going into their retirement funds – we look at how
By Laura Miller Published
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Pitch to Portfolio: Lioness Jill Scott's investing game plan
Podcast After bringing football home as a Lioness, Jill Scott discusses how she transformed her finances and became an investor in this latest episode of MoneyWeek Talks.
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Six reasons not to top up your state pension
A deadline to buy National Insurance credits and top up your state pension is fast approaching. Here’s why it may not be worth it for some people
By Sam Walker Last updated
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UK’s best and worst banks for current accounts revealed – the winners and losers
Monzo 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?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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How much state pension will I get?
There are several things that determine how much state pension you'll get when you reach state pension age. Here's how to work out your entitlement
By Laura Miller Last updated
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How the gender pay gap adds to the pension gap
The gender pay gap currently stands at 12.8%, the equivalent of £2,548 a year for the average woman worker, according to analysis by the TUC union, hurting how much women can typically save for retirement. We look at five ways women can boost their pension.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Easy-access savings vs regular savings – where is your money better off?
We explore whether an easy-access savings or a regular savings account gives you the best return on your money.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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How to pick a SIPP
Self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs) let you manage your retirement savings, but charges and customer service vary greatly between providers. We explain how to choose a SIPP in 2026
By Laura Miller Last updated
