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What is salary sacrifice and how could it boost your pension?
Salary sacrifice could potentially be at risk in this week’s Autumn Budget. What is salary sacrifice, and how can you use it to increase your pension contributions?
By Dan McEvoy 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 hit state pension age. Here's how to work out your entitlement
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Will Rachel Reeves slash cash ISA limit to £12,000?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be considering slashing the cash ISA allowance in the Autumn Budget but critics are warning against the idea. What could be announced, and what does it mean for you?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Triple lock alternatives: will the government reform the state pension?
The government has promised not to touch the state pension triple lock this Parliament, but rising costs mean reform could be inevitable eventually
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff?
As energy prices remain volatile and far above pre-2022 levels, is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff? We check out the latest gas and electricity deals
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Energy bills to rise by 0.2% in January 2026
Costs are rising to cover funding of the Sizewell C nuclear project in Suffolk
By Sam Walker Published
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Inheritance tax receipts surge by £200m as more loved ones pay up
Inheritance tax receipts have jumped again, with HMRC raking in £5.2 billion between April and October – £200 million more than the same period a year ago
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Saving vs investing: which is better to help you make more money?
While saving is great for short-term goals, investing can help your money grow over the long term. But is one better than the other – and what is the real difference?
By Holly Thomas Last updated
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Should ISA investors be forced to hold UK shares?
The UK government would like ISA investors to hold more UK stocks – but many of us are already overexposed
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
