SAVERS are being warned against rushing into gold to shield themselves against crashing stock markets and oil prices, as the precious metal can be volatile too. Gold has been a store of value for more than 4,000 years and remains a popular bolthole during times of economic and political uncertainty. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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State pension is rising next month – but some will miss out on largest increase in 8 years
STATE PENSION recipients are set to receive more each month from April 2020, as the payment will rise by nearly four percent. However, some people will miss out on this rise – why? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Minimum wage changes: Has the minimum wage gone up, when does it increase?
MINIMUM WAGE has been a sticky subject for years- with many believing the minimum mage is not enough to live on, but has the minimum wage in the UK increased? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Minimum wage & National Living Wage rise for millions next month – how much is increase?
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE and National Living Wage is rising in a matter of weeks. Ahead of the changes in April 2020, some people may wonder how much the amount is increasing by in the UK. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Childcare costs are double the inflation rate – expert on ‘postcode lottery’ for parents
CHILDCARE costs are a huge burden for many families and will be a huge consideration for many as they plan their future. Recent research Coram Family and Childcare Trust detailed just how dire the situation has become. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »How much money are you saving? ‘Happiest’ over 50s households save this much every month
SAVING money is something which many people get into a habit of doing – be it for a rainy day, in case of a sudden setback, or in order to reach certain financial milestones such as buying property or saving via a pension. A new report has put a figure on the average amount of money that the “happiest” households ...
Read More »Minimum Wage 2020: How much is Minimum Wage in UK?
THE MINIMUM WAGE is set by the Government every year, and is due to increase very soon in the UK. So how much is the current Minimum Wage, and how much will it increase by in 2020? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Universal Credit: Cold Weather Payment triggered – affected postcodes listed
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
Read More »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
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