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Equity release vs downsizing house – which is best?
Downsizing and equity release are both popular ways to unlock the capital in your home. We weigh up the pros and cons of each.
By Samantha Partington Last updated
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Will gas and electricity bills fall? 2025 energy prices forecast
UK energy prices rose on 1 April, but Trump’s tariffs could lower energy bills going forward. What is the forecast for gas and electricity from July?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Older renters £2,000 worse-off than homeowners – the risks of renting in retirement
There are financial risks to renting in your golden years, research suggests
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Waspi women targeted in fake compensation scam
The Waspi campaign has warned of a steep rise in fraudulent websites which claim compensation is available for 1950s-born women affected by state pension age changes
By Daniel Hilton Published
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The best 0% balance transfer credit cards
Credit cards These 0% balance transfer credit cards offer some of the best deals on the market today
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Government identifies £804 million of state pension underpayments - are you owed money?
News We have the latest details of the government's investigation into underpaid state pensions following admin errors.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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DWP announces small pension pot shake-up – could you get £1,000 retirement savings boost?
If you have old pension pots, you risk paying high fees or losing track of them. We look at what the government's small pensions pot consolidator plan could mean for you
By Laura Miller Last updated
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How increasing pension contributions can boost your Child Benefit and your retirement
Parents affected by the High Income Child Benefit tax Charge (HICBC) could boost their pension savings and increase the amount of Child Benefit they get
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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The best bank switching offers – get up to £175
The list of best bank switching offers has slimmed down, but the top deal currently pays up to £175. Are you eligible, and how do you switch current accounts?
By Jessica Sheldon Last updated