Most common pension misconceptions of 2024 explained | Personal Finance | Finance
Many people saw a heightened awareness of personal finances in 2024. But this also brought a number of misconceptions and misunderstandings surrounding pensions. Helen Morrissey, head of retirement at Hargreaves Lansdown, tackled the four most frequently asked pension questions of 2024. And she started with how much the state pension is worth. This More...
GP gives dementia care advice to families over Christmas | Personal Finance | Finance
The festive season can be one of the most testing times of the year for families living with dementia, with disrupted routines, busy households and emotional pressure. Now an NHS GP has urged families to take More...
Martin Lewis says do 1 thing before giving Christmas presents to avoid cost | Personal Finance | Finance
Martin Lewis has urged festive shoppers to break traditional social conventions this year by opening expensive Christmas presents before they are even gifted. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live during the final 72-hour More...
HMRC issues child benefit warning to parents this Christmas | Personal Finance | Finance
Parents in the UK have been issued a warning from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Child Benefit payments could be late over the festive period. Child Benefit is an allowance paid to parents and guardians every More...
DWP gives state pensioners unexpected £921 payment on Tuesday | Personal Finance | Finance
State pensioners will be handed a surprise £230 payment on Tuesday this week. That’s because the DWP is changing payment dates this week due to the small matter of Christmas Day. Both Christmas Day and Boxing More...
Car insurance alert as drivers can save £1,371 renewing on key date | Personal Finance | Finance
Brits could make “massive” savings on an annual cost by renewing on a specific date. Using this method could slash car insurance fees by an average of £1,371. Car insurance is a legal requirement for operating More...
Warning for anyone with a UK bank account over card payment changes | Personal Finance | Finance
A major change to how you make card payments is coming in. The current £100 limit on contactless card payments is to be changed from March 2026. Contactless card payments became an option in 2007 with a £10 More...
British Gas urges customers to cook and charge devices in these hours | Personal Finance | Finance
British Gas customers are being urged to cook and charge devices during a two-hour window this Friday to cut their energy costs by 50%. The major energy supplier is giving its PeakSave customers half price electricity More...
Energy expert warns two thermostat mistakes costing households money | Personal Finance | Finance
Energy bills are set to climb in the new year, leaving many families scrambling to find ways to trim costs after the Christmas splurge. But some widespread misconceptions and mistakes surrounding your thermostat More...
State pensioners given up to £305 and it’s not winter fuel payment | Personal Finance | Finance
The Government has confirmed the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment has started to roll out across Scotland. The payment will provide support to at least 880,000 pensioners to help cover the cost of higher energy More...
