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Widow's caution: Could you be losing out on an inherited state pension of up to £11,000?
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Widow's caution: Could you be losing out on an inherited state pension of up to £11,000?

Are you eligible and what are the rules? Widows and widowers may be eligible to receive inherited state pension benefits, which w...

What is the average amount of money saved by age?
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What is the average amount of money saved by age?

Taking charge of your finances requires knowing how much of your income you should be setting aside for savings. Establishing a s...

Can you afford to buy travel insurance?
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Can you afford to buy travel insurance?

Travel insurance can provide travelers with crucial peace of mind, even though some people may view it as an unnecessary expense that isn...

Which is more effective at increasing your income: investing or saving?
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Which is more effective at increasing your income: investing or saving?

We explain the differences between the two and what they might mean for your finances. But is one better than the other? What is the true...

Is your Pension Credit benefit being overlooked? How to get up to £4,300 in benefits
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Is your Pension Credit benefit being overlooked? How to get up to £4,300 in benefits

We describe who is eligible for Pension Credit as well as the application process. Following the announcement by chancellor Rache...

Which household expenses are increasing this spring as a result of the April price hikes?
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Which household expenses are increasing this spring as a result of the April price hikes?

What are the hikes' sizes, and are there any ways to cut costs? The cost of living will rise by hundreds of pounds in April due t...

Is it time to move to a fixed energy tariff?
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Is it time to move to a fixed energy tariff?

Millions of households will see another increase in their energy bills in April 2025. Are you considering switching to a fixed energy tar...

Waspi update: a date for a parliamentary debate on compensation has been set
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Waspi update: a date for a parliamentary debate on compensation has been set

After the government declared that it would hold a parliamentary debate regarding the introduction of a compensation scheme, the campaign...

How does your bill change as a result of the Ofgem energy price cap?
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How does your bill change as a result of the Ofgem energy price cap?

What precisely is the cap, though? The quarterly energy price cap, which determines the cost of gas and electricity for millions ...

Which is less expensive, a radiator or an electric heater?
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Which is less expensive, a radiator or an electric heater?

We all want to know how to reduce our energy costs because of the rising cost of energy and the dropping temperatures. We have pr...

A bond: what is it?
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A bond: what is it?

Bond investing is one way to diversify a portfolio and move away from solely stocks. Several asset classes, including stocks and ...

Forecast of energy prices for 2025: Will gas and electricity prices decline?
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Forecast of energy prices for 2025: Will gas and electricity prices decline?

In 2025, will they start to decline or will they keep rising? Since the most recent energy price cap went into effect on January ...