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What to do with old £20 notes – how to exchange them
We explain what to do with old £20 and £50 notes as they are no longer legal tender in the UK – plus where you can exchange them for new polymer banknotes
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Is now a good time to buy a house?
With mortgage rates falling and affordability pressures easing, now could be a good time to buy a house. But if you want to be moved in by Christmas you had better act fast.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Marriage allowance: are you missing out on £252 a year?
News Married couples and civil partners could save up to £252 a year in tax by claiming the allowance - and receive a backdated lump-sum payment worth more than £1,000
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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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?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Are you missing out on Pension Credit? How to claim the benefit worth £4,300 a year
News Thousands of eligible households are still failing to apply for Pension Credit. We explain who qualifies for Pension Credit and how to apply
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Pension tax refunds: how to get your money back if you have been overcharged
Thousands of retirees recovered more than £48.5 million in overpaid tax from flexible pension withdrawals in the third quarter of 2025. Are you due a pension tax refund?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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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
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Winter Fuel Payment – what is it and who can get it?
Advice Pensioners with incomes less than £35,000 will be eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment this year after a policy flip flop – but scammers are targeting the confusion. We explain how it works, and how to spot a Winter Fuel Payment scam.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Divorce and money – everything you need to know if you are splitting up
Advice Three-fifths of unhappily married people in the UK say they feel they can’t get divorced because of their finances. We look at what divorce means for your money
By Chris Newlands Last updated
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