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Act now: deadline to claim Pension Credit and get Winter Fuel Payment is 21 December
News There are just a few days left to claim Pension Credit and secure backdated Winter Fuel Allowance. Here's how to apply
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England has cut interest rates twice so far this year, bringing the base rate to 4.75%. When will rates fall further?
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What is the pension lifetime allowance?
Analysis The lifetime allowance was scrapped by the previous government, but Labour has previously hinted that it would resurrect it. We explain how the pension lifetime allowance works - and whether it could make a comeback
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Will energy prices fall in 2025?
UK energy prices will rise by another 1.2% from January, according to the latest Ofgem price cap announcement. But will energy prices fall later in 2025?
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The best low cost index funds to buy now
Tips Index funds are an easy, low-cost way for investors to invest in a sector or asset class. Here’s a selection of the cheapest passive tracker funds on the market right now
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The best packaged bank accounts
Advice Packaged bank accounts can offer great value with useful additional perks – but get it wrong and you could be out of pocket
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What to do with old £20 notes – how to exchange them for new
Advice Old paper £20 and £50 notes are no longer legal tender. We explain what to do with your old banknotes and where to exchange them
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How to boost your pension pot by over £100,000
Tips Even a small increase to your monthly pension contributions could add tens of thousands of pounds to your retirement pot
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What is an ETF? Everything you need to know about exchange-traded funds
Many investors use ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, as part of a passive investment strategy. But what exactly is an ETF?
