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PENSION: Women in the UK are better prepared for the future than ever before, according to a new report. The research has found that 57 percent of women are now saving enough for their retirement – the highest proportion recorded in 15 years. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

NATIONAL LOTTERY reform which would see players get the chance to divert part of their ticket price into a savings account, has been suggested by a think-tank today. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

THE pound US dollar exchange rate is holding steady today, with the pairing trading around $ 1.283 after UK employment fell by 58,000 in the three months to September. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

THE pound was left flat against the euro as data showed signs the UK labour market was cooling, leaving the pairing trading around €1.164. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

RETIREMENT is a time which many people will fund via forms of income such as the state pension and/or a private pension, in addition to other state benefits which may be available. However, a new analysis has found that retired households with the lowest incomes are receiving the least state support. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

UNIVERSAL CREDIT is paid monthly following the first payment being made, although the rules can differ in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Can Universal Credit be paid straight to a landlord? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

INHERITANCE TAX is a tax on the estate of a person who has died, and above the threshold, it is usually charged at the standard rate of 40 percent. Can paying into a pension have an impact on an Inheritance Tax bill? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

The pound euro exchange rate rose by 0.6 percent today, with the pairing trading around €1.16 after Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage announced that his party would not contest the 317 Tory-won seats ahead of the December 12 general election, stating that it was the best way to “prevent a second referendum”. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

Bitcoin has stalled again, crashing by $ 400 overnight and leaving many traders wondering if recent price surges have been false rallies. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

CHILDREN’S BONDS are no longer on sale, however it was in the past possible to buy Children’s Bonds from NS&I. What are Children’s Bonds and what happens when the end of this term approaches? Daily Express :: Finance Feed