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A third of eligible homeowners fail to claim Pension Credit - how to make sure you don’t miss out on thousands of pounds a year
Features An estimated 850,000 pensioners are missing out on Pension Credit, which is worth £3,500 on average. The government is writing to thousands of people this week urging them to apply. We explain who is eligible (you may be surprised) and how to claim it
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Santander boosts interest rates and streamlines accounts amid Consumer Duty rules
Santander is raising its interest rates and giving savers more flexibility over how they manage their accounts. We explain what’s changing, and why
By Ruth Emery Published
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How to get a council tax reduction
Tips Council taxes have risen almost across the board, but some people can get a council tax reduction. We explain who can possibly get hundreds off their yearly bill
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Coventry Building Society launches new best easy access savings account
Coventry Building Society's deal tops our easy access savings account list, but could your cash be put to better use?
By Tom Higgins Published
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Best debit and credit cards to use while travelling abroad
Advice If you’re going on holiday or travel abroad regularly, it’s worth knowing what the best card is to avoid hefty fees. We weigh up the charges and any perks like cashback to reveal the best credit and debit cards for spending abroad.
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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NS&I boosts fixed-term savings rates
The NS&I, the government-backed savings institution has mirrored recent rate rises seen elsewhere in the market.
By Tom Higgins Published
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The bank of Gran and Grandad? How grandparents support families
How grandparents support their children and grandchildren is varied, especially during the cost of living crisis
By Tom Higgins Published
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4 AI scams to be aware of
AI scams are set to revolutionise how fraudsters operate, with methods becoming ever more sophisticated thanks to technological advances.
By Tom Higgins Published
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Beware the savings tax trap
Advice Higher interest rates mean that many savers may exceed their savings tax allowances. We explain clever ways to shelter your cash from the taxman
By Ruth Emery Last updated