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State pension: does it pay to buy National Insurance credits?
Does it pay to buy National Insurance credits to boost your state pension? We explain when it pays – and when it doesn't
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Savings and tax: a complete guide to getting it right
When you have to pay tax on interest and when you don’t
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How to check your state pension
Not sure what your state pension is worth? We show you how to check your state pension
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The best cash ISAs December 2023
We tell you the best cash ISA rates on the market, so you can see your savings grow tax-free.
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Best savings accounts December 2023
The best savings accounts are paying the highest rates we’ve seen in nearly a decade. We tell you the best savings rates available right now.
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More than 150,000 grandparents missing out on £1,500 state pension uplift: how to claim
Grandparents who provide childcare by looking after their grandchildren could be missing out on valuable state pension money worth thousands. We look at how much extra you could get and if you’re eligible
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10 ways to boost your pension savings and get a comfortable retirement
Here are our top tips to help you grow your pension pot now - so you can enjoy a comfortable retirement later
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Five state pension changes coming this month
The government is making several changes to state pension payments in April, due to the rising cost of living. We explain what you need to know.
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April 2023 premium bond winners revealed - are you a millionaire?
Two premium bond holders have won £1 million each this month and there are many other prizes for another 5,018,742 winners in April. We look at how to find out if you’ve won
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State pension to rise 10.1% this week: what it means for you
This week the full amount of the weekly state pension will increase by 10.1%, the highest ever rise, for 12.5 million retirees. We explain what that means for your state pension
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State pension age rise to 68 delayed - what it means for your retirement
The state pension age will stay at current levels for longer than expected after the government today confirmed that it has shelved plans to increase it to 68 by the late 2030s. We explain what it all means for you
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State pension underpayment warning - have you been underpaid and eligible for more than £11,500?
Thousands of retirees, mainly women, are still owed money by the government after being underpaid their state pension. We explain what you need to know
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Budget 2023: How much more can you save for retirement with the new pension tax changes?
The government has axed the pensions lifetime allowance, announced in the Spring Budget. We explain what this means and how it could give you a major pensions boost.
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Pension savers set for a triple boost in the Budget
Jeremy Hunt is expected to hike a trio of pension allowances, including the lifetime allowance, in his Spring Budget on 15 March. We explain what it means for you
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Workplace pensions: earnings limit change makes pension saving easier for more people
New workplace pensions legislation will mean more can bag extra money from their bosses
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How to build a £1 million pension pot for your child
By saving into a pension for your child each year until their 18th birthday, you could turn them into a pension millionaire by the time they retire
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Women are better budgeters but don’t realise it: how to boost your budgeting self-belief
New Starling bank research reveals that while women are better budgeters than men, they’re less confident. We share straightforward budget plans to boost your budgeting self-belief
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Why women need to start investing now - and how to do it
Wage, pensions and investing gaps are damaging women’s finances. As we head into International Women’s Day (8 March), Kalpana Fitzpatrick, author of Invest Now, explains how you can start investing - even with just £1.
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Sainsbury's Bank customers lose out on extra savings interest - here’s how a phone call can ensure you get full rate
Many Sainsbury’s bank customers risk missing out on savings interest unless they make a phone call. We explain everything you need to know
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March 2023 Premium Bond winners revealed - are you a millionaire?
This month’s Premium Bond millionaires come from Nottinghamshire and Oxfordshire
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Switch ISA and bag up to £1,000 cashback - here’s how
As we countdown to the new tax year, providers are offering up to £1,000 to switch ISA to attract new customers
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Pre-state pension income gap means you need an extra £85,000 if you want to retire at 63 - can you afford to retire early?
The ‘pre-state pension gap’ is the amount of money you need to retire earlier than the state pension age of 68 - and the amounts are significant. We explain everything you need to know
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Premium Bonds prize fund rate to rise to 3.30% from March 2023 draw - are they worth it?
NS&I has increased the prize rate from 3.15% to 3.30%, meaning there are hundreds of extra prizes in every draw. It has also hiked the interest rates on its Direct Saver and Income Bond to 2.85%
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Best Junior ISAs and Junior stocks and shares ISAs
The best Junior ISAs by the interest rate they pay and the best Junior stocks and shares ISAs
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New NS&I Green Savings Bonds three-year fixed-rate of 4.20% - is it worth it?
Eco-friendly savers can get more now that NS&I has increased the interest rate paid by its flagship green savings bond
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TikTok 100 envelope challenge claims it can help you save £5,000 in 100 days
We explain how you can use the TikTok 100 envelope challenge to reach your savings goals
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Average easy access ISA pays seven times the typical rate offered a year ago
Savers rejoice! The average cash ISA now pays around seven times the interest rate offered a year ago - while top one-year fixed ISAs now pay more than four times respectively
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February 2023 Premium Bond winners revealed making two millionaires - how to check if you’ve won
February’s draw sees the 500th premium bond holder millionaire celebrating their win, along with hundreds of other lucky winners
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NS&I brings back one-year 4% fixed rate Bonds - its highest rate since 2010
NS&I brings back one-year fixed bonds that pay 4% - and there’s potential rates rises for half a million savers too
