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CHILD BENEFIT is a payment which some people may decide to waive due to being affected by the High Income Child Benefit Tax Charge. Could making pension contributions have an impact on your monthly income – as well as help with retirement planning? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

A pre-paid £3,700 plan covering her funeral expenses taken out six years ago gave a widow the peace of mind she wanted. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

UK PENSIONERS living in European Union countries has fallen to its lowest level in five years according to figures from the Department for Work and Pensions . The fall has followed years of migration of UK expat pensioners to the EU. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

MONZO, the app-based challenge bank, has announced a number of changes are set to take place in April 2020. What will the bank change and what does it mean for people who go into an unarranged overdraft? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

MARTIN LEWIS has become known as the Money Saving Expert, with many people across the UK taking inspiration from his money saving tips. As Brexit Day arrives, what has he said about finances amid UK’s exit from the European Union ? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

UNIVERSAL CREDIT is replacing six types of legacy benefits, with the UK roll-out of the six-in-one benefit system taking place in stages. Calls for evidence have been made as a Lords Select Committee launches its inquiry into the economics of Universal Credit. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

PREMIUM BONDS may be an option for some savers. Ahead of the February 2020 prize draw results being revealed, some people may wonder what happens should they win a £1million jackpot prize. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

NATIONAL INSURANCE records determine how much of the state pension a person is able to get. Yesterday, the government announced National Insurance contributions thresholds are to rise to £9,500 per year. How will it affect the state pension? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

TAX RETURNS must be completed within the next few hours to avoid repercussions. For most, tax will already have been deducted from wages, savings and pensions. However, many people are required to self assess their income and pay taxes manually. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

The pound rose against the US dollar after the UK’s central bank left rates on hold, leaving the pairing trading at around $ 1.308. Daily Express :: Finance Feed