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How to use SAYE and SIP schemes to multiply your money
Employers’ savings or share-incentive plans like SAYE and SIP schemes can help top up your pension
By David Prosser Published
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Car finance claims: Will the chancellor stall car finance commission payouts
The Financial Conduct Authority is considering how a motor finance compensation scheme would work ahead of the court judgment but the Treasury may slam the brakes on compensation
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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More borrowers are taking marathon mortgages that will last into retirement – how risky are they?
Quilter has uncovered a 251% increase in the number of borrowers taking out longer loan terms but the wealth manager suggests this isn't necessarily a bad thing. We examine the risks
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Four reasons why a house price crash is coming
Opinion The pressure on house prices and property can only get worse with the economy turning down and taxes rising, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property market moves and forecasts
Stamp duty changes put the brakes on the property market earlier this year, but buyers could now be starting to return. What does it mean for house prices?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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More than half of over 65s live alone – here’s how to prepare for a solo retirement
Spending your mature years solo can mean more time to do the things you’ve always wanted, if you’ve planned ahead for the extra costs of single living
By Laura Miller Published
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What is the state pension age and when will you get yours?
Does the recently-launched State Pension Age Review mean it could rise faster in future? We look at when the age is next scheduled to go up, and whether people could have to wait until their 70s, or even 80th birthday, to claim their state pension
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Pension inheritance tax paperwork nightmare – how to prepare to avoid penalties
Pensions will be included in inheritance tax calculations from April 2027 and in a shock move, your executors will have to shoulder the burden of finding all your unused pots
By Laura Miller Published
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Gender pension gap: women left with £5,000 less each year in retirement
Government figures reveal a gender pension gap of 48% among those approaching retirement, leaving women with thousands of pounds less each year
By Katie Williams Last updated