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Winners of NSandI's February Premium Bonds were announced; did you win £1 million?
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Winners of NSandI's February Premium Bonds were announced; did you win £1 million?

Even though Valentine's Day is still a few weeks away, two Premium Bond holders are already feeling the love after each of them won a $1 ...

Why it might be time to switch your pension strategy
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Why it might be time to switch your pension strategy

Thats not to suggest everyone is going to have to work until 75, although many savers undoubtedly do intend to work well past state pensi...

Lifetime ISA reform: A change may eliminate the retirement option
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Lifetime ISA reform: A change may eliminate the retirement option

Lifetime ISAs (LISA) are set for the biggest shake-up since their introduction in 2017, with the government set to consult on a "sim...

Carers from the "Sandwich generation" lose £6,000 annually trying to support elderly family members
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Carers from the "Sandwich generation" lose £6,000 annually trying to support elderly family members

The real cost of caring is examined. According to new research, caring for an elderly relative can result in a large financial lo...

"What assistance can I receive from HMRC if I am unable to pay my tax bill"
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"What assistance can I receive from HMRC if I am unable to pay my tax bill"

Millions of people must file their self-assessment tax returns by January 31 at 23:59, failing which they will automatically be fined $10...

Is mental stress the main factor causing the gender pension gap to widen?
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Is mental stress the main factor causing the gender pension gap to widen?

Should we stop telling women that they lack confidence and need to be empowered to invest? According to some psychologists, this is a &qu...

The final artifact of the Thatcher era will be destroyed by ISA reforms
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The final artifact of the Thatcher era will be destroyed by ISA reforms

Britain's ISA accounts hold a total of 872 billion, with nearly 100 billion added in just the past year. I'd venture a guess that practic...

I found pensions to be boring
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I found pensions to be boring

According to new research, women are less likely than men to actively plan for retirement. Two savers from different age and financial ba...

Redundancy on the rise - how to manage a sudden drop in income
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Redundancy on the rise - how to manage a sudden drop in income

We examine how to safeguard your finances in the event of an unexpected drop in income. Managing the fallout from a loss of inc...

How can you make sure your tax code is correct? Over five million taxpayers overpay with incorrect tax codes
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How can you make sure your tax code is correct? Over five million taxpayers overpay with incorrect tax codes

According to accountants, it is "essential" that individuals verify their tax codes in order to prevent incurring increased exp...

As 20,000 win on appeal, taxpayers are encouraged to challenge automated HMRC penalties
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As 20,000 win on appeal, taxpayers are encouraged to challenge automated HMRC penalties

According to the most recent data, taxpayers have won more than 62 percent of appeals against automated fines from HMRC. According to ex...

Four strategies to mitigate the impact and five bear traps to watch out for this bonus season
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Four strategies to mitigate the impact and five bear traps to watch out for this bonus season

We examine four strategies to safeguard your hard-earned cash. Bonus season is in full swing, so employees who are waiting for a...