UNIVERSAL CREDIT and Pension Credit claimants may be among a number of other benefits recipients receiving a £25 payment, after the Cold Weather Payment was triggered in certain areas of the UK recently. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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Martin Lewis: Millions could claim up to £1,150 – act now or risk missing out on big chunk
MARTIN LEWIS, the Money Saving Expert, shared his latest money saving tips on the ITV show This Morning today. During the segment, the financial journalist explained how taxpayers could claim back a huge amount of money – but for some people, it came with a warning to act sooner rather than later. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »State pension shortfall: 1.6million over 55s face retirement with no private pension
STATE PENSION payments can play an important role in a person’s retirement income, with many also relying on private pension savings. However, a warning has been issued as research suggests more than one million 55 to 64-year-olds face retirement with no private pension savings whatsover. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Energy bills: Over-65s urged to switch provider as 3 million turn off heating
MILLIONS of older people have cut back on heating their homes this winter because of worries they cannot afford their energy bills. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Over-40s may pay extra tax to fund their care in old age
MIDDLE-aged workers could be forced to pay a social care tax to cover illness in old age. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »State pension: Is Pension Credit the same as state pension?
STATE PENSIONS can provide you with an income in your later years, and Pension Credit can also assist you by boosting your income. But is Pension Credit the same as the state pension? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »ISA warning: Savings allowance deadline nearing – limited time to save before April 2020
ISA contributions can only be made between certain windows before their allowances are reset. ISAs offer tax advantages for savers but there are limits in place. Individuals only have a certain amount of time to get as much benefit as possible from an ISA and the deadline is quickly approaching. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Bank accounts: Overdraft charges are changing next month – how will it affect you?
BANK overdraft charges will be going through a major overhaul in April 2020. Multiple changes will be introduced but it is also possible that some banks have already introduced new rules. This will likely affect millions across the UK as recent research revealed that many people use their overdrafts to fund their living costs. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Inheritance tax: What rates are in place and can they be reduced?
INHERITANCE tax is levied on estates that are passed on once a person has died. The tax is only paid on estates that hit certain value criteria and many will likely not have to pay anything at all. For those it will affect, however, the cost can have a profound effect on finances. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Scam warning: Over half of financial firms hit by data breach – how to protect your money
BANKS and other financial companies are embracing digital technology at an unprecedented rate. This can be seen in many customer facing elements as banking apps make the need for physical interactions obsolete. People can now easily manage their finances from their phones but the technology behind the scenes may not be coping so well. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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