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Winter Fuel Payment – what is it and who can get it?
Advice Pensioners with higher incomes will need to repay the Winter Fuel Payment this year, unless they opt out – and the deadline is fast approaching. We explain the eligibility rules and how the payment works
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Best easy-access savings accounts – earn up to 4.8%
Savings Easy-access savings accounts are offering inflation-busting rates of up to 4.8%, but they won't last for long. We look at the best interest rates on the market now
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Energy meter reading day October: how to take one as Ofgem energy price cap rises
Meter reading day takes place every three months when the new energy price cap kicks in. Households will want to take a reading on 1 October as energy bills for those on variable tariffs are set to rise by 2%.
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How are Premium Bonds prize winners notified – and who is Agent Million?
We look at how Premium Bonds winners are notified and how the winnings get paid. Plus, who is Agent Million?
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How to get an ISA and SIPP cashback bonus
Tips Here are the best pension and ISA transfer offers, with some providers giving away as much as £2,000 in cashback for transferring an account
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Is now a good time to sell a house?
Activity in the housing market has picked up following a lull in the wake of stamp duty changes, but sellers may need to be realistic when setting an asking price
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England held interest rates at 4% in September. With inflation on the rise, are the odds of another cut this year dwindling?
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
Although we are past the worst of the cost-of-living crisis, the Bank of England thinks price rises could hit 4% later this year. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
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How to avoid pension fraud
Pension fraud remains rampant, with around £48,000 lost every day in 2024. Here are the main ploys to look out for.
