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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?
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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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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.
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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.
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Which is best – buy-to-let or shares?
Buy-to-let property used to be a great investment, but it’s no longer a sure-fire way to make money.
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What is a tracker fund?
Instead of trying to beat the market, tracker funds – also known as “passive” funds – try to track its performance. Here's what that means.
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27 August 1995: Rugby Union turns professional
On this day in 1995, the International Rugby Board agreed to bring the era of amateur rugby to an end.
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What is an emerging market, and should you invest in them?
Emerging markets can be a great way to add diversification to your investment portfolio, but what is an emerging market, and is now a good time to buy into them?
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Don’t miss 31 July ‘payment on account’ tax deadline
Many self-employed people have a second tax payment deadline. With an 8.25% interest charge on late payments, it’s important to pay your bill on time
