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One million people in line for a tax top-up from HMRC - are you one of them?Around one million people who missed out on pension tax relief are in line for a top-up – but a former pensions minister is warning people could miss out on the payments.
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Nationwide boosts rates on fixed savings accounts and ISAs again – how do they compare?Nationwide Building Society has upped the rates on some of its fixed rate savings accounts and cash ISAs.
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Simple assessment explained: are you at risk of an unexpected tax bill?Pensioners and savers could get shock letters from HMRC saying they owe more tax due to frozen thresholds, under a system known as simple assessment. Here is what it means for you.
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How to avoid the savings interest tax trapMillions of savers are being urged to look at ways to shelter their cash from the taxman as the tax burden on savings escalates
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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff in 2026?Millions of households’ energy bills jumped by 13% on 1 July and they will rise by a further 4% in the autumn. Is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff?
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Avoid the pensioner tax trap – six ways to reduce your tax bill in retirementHigher state pension payments and frozen tax thresholds mean more older people are getting dragged into paying tax on their retirement income. We look at ways to cut your bill.
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Does your family face a triple tax blow after inheritance tax changes? How to limit the impactUnused pensions will fall under the scope of inheritance tax from April 2027 – and it could see some families left with sizeable tax bills.
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Savings quiz: From tax-free allowances to types of account – how much do you know about saving?Quiz Most people put some money away into their savings – but how clued up are you on the principles and tax rules? Test your knowledge in our quiz.
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Could a pay rise reduce your tax allowances? How to cut your income tax bill insteadMany people fear a pay rise will mean missing out on valuable tax benefits but there are steps you can take to earn more without losing out financially.
