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What is the pension lifetime allowance?
Analysis The lifetime allowance was scrapped by the previous government, but could Labour resurrect it? We explain how the allowance works - and whether it could make a comeback
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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FCA warns banks against rushing to cut deals as savings rates improve
News Savers are £4 billion a year better off following a Financial Conduct Authority cash savings market review. Will interest rate cuts spoil the savings market?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Link to launch 15 new banking hubs as over 6,000 high-street banks shut doors
The ATM network is set to open 15 new banking hubs to fill the void after a raft of high-street bank closures, the FCA has announced. Is one opening near you?
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Will Labour raise the state pension age?
A government in need of cutting expenditure could be tempted to hike the state pension age. We look at whether it could rise higher and faster than currently planned
By Ruth Emery Published
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10 benefits and perks you might be able to get when you retire
As Winter Fuel Payments get scrapped for millions of pensioners, we outline other perks that you may be able to claim in retirement, from entertainment discounts to a free TV licence and free prescriptions
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How banks must now protect access to cash amid branch closures and disappearing ATMs
News Banks and building societies must now ensure local communities have access to cash following a landmark move from the Financial Conduct Authority
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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The 4% pension rule to retire comfortably
Ever wondered when the best time is to retire and how to access your pension pot? Here is how the 4% pension rule could help you retire comfortably.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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5 ways to reduce your tax bill in retirement
The state pension is set to rise by another £460 next April, but with income tax thresholds still frozen, you could find yourself giving more away to the taxman. Can you reduce your tax bill in retirement?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Full list of HMRC tax codes and what they mean
Tax codes can tell us vital information about how much we are paying to HMRC in the current tax year. Here's how to check you've got the correct code.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated