All the freebies and discounts you can claim on State Pension in January...
REACHING the State Pension age (currently 66) grants you access to your State Pension, which is worth up to £11,502.40 annually if you qualify for the full amount.But not everyone knows that you can...
View ArticleFull list of major changes to Universal Credit and benefits in 2025 including...
HOUSEHOLDS claiming Universal Credit and other benefits should be aware of the following changes. The government has plans to shake up the benefit system in 2025 – including a pay rise for claimants...
View ArticleI’m a money expert, women are missing out on thousands in splits – here’s how...
TOMORROW is officially Divorce Day — the date law firms see a huge spike in split enquiries following the festive break.The tensions of the Christmas season compounded by the idea that many people want...
View ArticleFamilies face probate ‘nightmare’ with delays of up to a YEAR following huge...
HOUSEHOLDS face delays of up to a year to get probate granted following major changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules by the government, experts have warned.Finance experts told The Sun that plans to...
View ArticleMillions of pensioners who retired after certain year to get £471 boost from...
MILLIONS of old-age state pensioners who retired after 2016 are set to receive an extra £471 from April. It comes after the Chancellor confirmed the triple lock guarantee in October, which means the...
View ArticleGovernment pays out whopping £500million to DEAD people in bizarre mistake –...
THE Government paid out a whopping £500 million to dead people in a bizarre mistake, with Brits not even having to give back a penny.Approximately £512 million has been overpaid in State Pension and...
View ArticleThe lowest state pension amount revealed – how to avoid it and boost your pot...
TEN unfortunate pensioners received just 52p in state pension last year, which is not enough for even a pint of milk.These retirees were given just 1p a week in the year to May 2023, The Sun can...
View ArticleThousands of workers could be owed cash after big pension failure – how to...
THOUSANDS of savers could be at risk of losing out on retirement cash due to a big pension failure.An investigation by The Sun has found hundreds of cases where employers haven’t invested their staff’s...
View ArticleHow to reclaim up to £6,139 in 2025 including tax overpayments and mis-sold...
START the new year in the best way by reclaiming money you may be owed – from mis-sold car finance to tax refunds.Ruth Jackson-Kirby explains how . . . ShutterstockRuth Jackson-Kirby has tips for...
View ArticleSave on bills without switching providers & pay for everything on a credit...
POST-Christmas money worries starting to bite?With the cost of living crisis, sky-high mortgage rates and inflation, women in the UK are grappling with a host of unprecedented financial...
View ArticleI’m £3,000 worse off a year after DWP failed to tell me about huge change to...
A BRITISH ex-pat has been left £3,000 worse off a year following a huge mistake by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), a ruling has found.The DWP failed to tell Adrian Furnival, 82, about a...
View ArticleExact age that state pensioners get extra £260 a year revealed
PENSIONERS who are turning 80 this year could get a boost to their state pension worth thousands of pounds a year.The over-80s pension boosts the income of retirees to £101.55 a week, or £5,280.60 a...
View ArticleWarning for 11million on state pension to check for letter or risk missing...
MILLIONS of households are being urged to keep an eye out for new letters which could mean a £3,900 benefit boost.The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is writing to Brits to make sure they sign...
View ArticleMajor change to pension rules after half a million people refunded £1.4billion
A MAJOR change to pension rules has been announced after nealry half a million people were refunded £1.4billion for being overtaxed. HMRC said that from April it will improve how tax code information...
View ArticleSimple move that could add up to £113.76 a week to your state pension – but...
THE deadline is fast approaching for millions of savers to boost their state pension. Those seeking to lift their retirement income by filling gaps in their National Insurance (NI) record have until...
View ArticleWhen will YOU get the state pension? Use our tool to cut through the...
WE’RE all counting down the days to when we can finally put our feet up and retire – but how many years of slog do YOU have to go?Because of the way the state pension is calculated, the age at which...
View ArticleBlow for 1.2million low-income workers as government DELAYS pay boost worth...
AROUND 1.2million low-income workers face a delay to a wage boost that was meant to kick in from this year worth up to £100.The taxman confirmed to The Sun that it has delayed introducing a top-up for...
View ArticleState Pension payments to rise in April – check how much more you’ll be getting
MILLIONS of Scots receiving the State Pension will soon see a rise in their payments.The Department for Work and Pensions confirmed both State Pension and Pension Credit will rise from April 7 – the...
View ArticleSpy chiefs recruiting team of pension experts to help spooks put aside cash...
SPY chiefs want a crack team of pension experts to secure bullet-proof investments.Roles include ensuring spooks put aside cash wisely for their old age because, despite what James Bond may say, you...
View ArticleLittle-known TV licence rule means thousands of households can save £174.50 a...
THOUSANDS of households could be paying needlessly for the TV licence fee when they’re eligible to get it for free.And with the yearly bill set to rise again in a matter of weeks, now is a good time to...
View ArticleAre you missing out on a hidden pay rise? Anyone working and aged between 22...
WORKERS should make a simple check as they could be missing out on a hidden pay rise worth thousands of pounds.Anyone over the age of 22 and under 66 who earns over £10,000 is automatically enrolled...
View ArticleHMRC issues warning not to ignore letters landing on doormats now
HMRC has issued a warning to hundreds of thousands of households receiving letters in the post.As the financial year ends, HMRC sends letters to taxpayers if their tax payments don’t align with their...
View ArticleDWP sending out letters to claim back state pension overpayments to relatives...
BEREAVED relatives have been getting letters in the post telling them they need to pay back their loved ones state pension.The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is writing to families informing...
View ArticleOver 75? You could be due a free TV licence – but you’ll need to act to get it
HALF a million older people could be entitled to free TV licences but do not realise it.Campaigners are urging those over 75 who receive Pension Credit to apply for one immediately, after research...
View ArticleDWP payment rates for 14 benefits revealed including state pension as...
MILLIONS of households will receive boosted benefit payments from April.Benefits typically increase each Spring to keep pace with the rising costs of essentials such as food, fuel, and household...
View ArticleRecord 13million people set to get up to £473 state pension pay rise in months
A RECORD number of people are now claiming State Pension and are set to get a bumper boost to their income in April, figures show.New statistics published by the government this week revealed that the...
View ArticleSix financial perks to being married that add up to £653k – how many are you...
MARRIAGE may be classed at the ultimate declaration of love – but did you know there are also plenty of financial perks that come with saying “I do”?Despite this, the number of Brits choosing to put a...
View ArticleBig update on deadline to boost State Pension by £330 a year
THE government has issued a major update on an upcoming deadline to boost your State Pension.Anyone who does not have enough years of National Insurance (NI) contributions to qualify for the full new...
View ArticleOne month warning issued tens of thousands of Brits to boost their retirement...
THE deadline is fast approaching for millions of savers to boost their state pension. Those seeking to lift their retirement income by filling gaps in their National Insurance (NI) record have until...
View ArticleUrgent warning to boost your state pension by £50,000 but you only have ONE...
WORKERS can boost their state pension by £50,000 – but the deadline to do so is just one month away.Savers can fill gaps in their National Insurance record to get the full state pension in later...
View ArticleFrom teaching young girls about money to plugging pension gaps – how to fix...
MILLIONS of women are financially much worse off than their male counterparts – just because of gender. This disparity starts in childhood and continues to old age. ShutterstockMillions of women are...
View ArticleFrom teaching young girls about money to plugging pension gaps – how to fix...
MILLIONS of women are hundreds of thousands of pounds worse off than their male counterparts just because of their gender.This disparity starts in childhood and continues to old age.Talking to your...
View ArticleThousands of women warned they are missing out on £1000s in their pension pot...
THOUSANDS of British women have been warned they could be missing out on thousands of pounds in their pension pot due to a “common error” from their employers.Workers who leave the office to head on...
View ArticleHow to get the best deal on your annuity and get an income of £7,260 a year...
PENSION annuity rates have hit a 15-year high and experts say now is the time to lock in a deal.An annuity is a product you can buy with your pension pot that gives you a guaranteed income in...
View ArticleHow to get the best deal on your annuity and get an income of £7,260 a year...
PENSION annuity rates have hit a 15-year high and experts suggest now is a good time to buy one.Annuities are a product you can buy with your pension pot that gives you a set income when you...
View ArticleThousands of savers miss out on up to £4.5k due to ‘common error’ by their...
THOUSANDS of women may be missing out on significant amounts of money due to a “common error” made by their employer, new research suggests.When women go on maternity leave, their employer should...
View ArticleExact amount Nicola Sturgeon to get as ‘golden goodbye’ revealed after...
NICOLA Sturgeon will get a golden goodbye of around £75,000 after stepping down as an MSP, it emerged today.The former First Minister can then expect a £62,000 a year pension when she hits retirement...
View ArticleHow millions on state pension won’t get extra £471 a year from April
MILLIONS on a state pension are set for a smaller pay rise than expected from next month when rates are hiked.The state pension goes up annually based on whatever is highest out of 2.5%, inflation or...
View ArticleHundreds of thousands of mums warned of risk of ‘wasting money’ topping up...
HUNDREDS of thousands of mothers are at risk of wasting their time and money by topping up their pensions ahead of a key deadline.Class 3 contributions are voluntary payments you can make to fill in...
View ArticleState pension trick to extend deadline to top up retirement pots
THE deadline is fast approaching for millions of savers to boost their state pension. Those seeking to lift their retirement income by filling gaps in their National Insurance (NI) record have until...
View ArticleFull list of ways to boost your state pension for free and save £824 ahead of...
HUNDREDS of thousands of people are wasting their time and money by topping up their state pension ahead of a key deadline.Class 3 contributions are voluntary payments you can make to fill in gaps in...
View ArticleHow to cancel your TV licence and get a refund – plus eliminate the £174 a...
THE cost of a TV licence is set to hit £174 a year in April and if the rise has left you ready to switch off it could be time to cancel and claim a refund.But, before you decide to ditch live TV for...
View ArticleOver nine million state pensioners to be hit with Labour’s ‘retirement tax’...
OVER nine million state pensioners are set to be hit with a “retirement tax” next year with rates rising next month.The blow comes due to a combination of a rising state pension and frozen income tax...
View ArticleHow YOU can avoid Labour’s ‘retirement tax’ as over nine million state...
MILLIONS of state pensioners are set to pay a “retirement tax” for the first time – but there are tricks you can use to try and avoid it.Over nine million over 66’s are predicted to pay tax on their...
View ArticleMajor update on state pension underpayments – are YOU one of thousands owed...
A MAJOR update has been issued on state pension underpayments made due to a Government error.The error affects some parents who claimed child benefit before 2000 and have gaps in their National...
View ArticleMajor pension firm to give 2.3million eligible customers a share of...
A MAJOR pensions company is giving millions of customers an average of £90 each as a bonus. Royal London has said it will share a whopping £181million of its profits among 2.3million customers.Millions...
View ArticleAll the benefits set to go up in April including state pension and Universal...
MILLIONS of people receiving benefits are in line for a pay boost next month when welfare payments go up.Benefits, including the state pension, will increase to offset the rising price of food and...
View ArticleMillions warned they have just DAYS to maximise future pension payments
MILLIONS of savers have just DAYS left to boost their future state pension payments.A crucial deadline to fill in gaps in National Insurance (NI) payments is looming on April 5.AlamyFilling in gaps in...
View ArticleHow to boost your state pension and not miss out on £24,600 cash
TIME is running out for workers to boost their state pension by tens of thousands of pounds over retirement.If you don’t act before April 5, you could lose the chance to top up your National Insurance...
View ArticleOver 12million state pensioners facing ‘retirement tax’ due to pay rise...
OVER 12million state pensioners face paying a “retirement tax” due to a pay rise kicking in in days.Millions should brace for paying tax on their incomes due to state pension payments going up and...
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