Personal Finance

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

The banks that'll give you up to £200 to switch this Christmas

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Department for Work and Pensions

Pension Credit increase for 1.4 million people - how much will you get

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

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Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint

The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%

The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%

How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

Check your change as rare 20p coin sells for 390 times face value - how to spot

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

How much will your state pension increase by next year?

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

Our holistic evaluations take into account both hard numbers and intangible factors that impact your trading experience

Our holistic evaluations take into account both hard numbers and intangible factors that impact your trading experience

Best MetaTrader 4 brokers in the UK

You can claim your boiler grant from Free Boiler UK

You can claim your boiler grant from Free Boiler UK

Personal Finance

Oil Fired Boiler Replacement Grants UK 2024: Get a New Boiler for Free

Professional advice could help you managing your finances when going through a divorce

Professional advice could help you managing your finances when going through a divorce

Personal Finance

How to get financial advice during divorce proceedings

The DWP has issued a warning over a new £750 cost of living payment scam message

The DWP has issued a warning over a new £750 cost of living payment scam message

Cost of living crisis

DWP issue warning over new £750 cost of living payment scam

Almost a million young adults are owed a share of the huge pot

Almost a million young adults are owed a share of the huge pot

Personal Finance

Around 1 million Brits aged 12-21 owed £1900 in trust funds they're unaware of

The DWP have teamed up with Martin Lewis to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,500 every year

The DWP have teamed up with Martin Lewis to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,500 every year

Cost of living crisis

Households to receive letters as thousands missing out on £3,500 free cash

Money advice services should be located on the same site as NHS talking therapies services, Martin Lewis said

Money advice services should be located on the same site as NHS talking therapies services, Martin Lewis said

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis calls for financial advice for people struggling with mental health

Nearly £900 worth of cost of living payments are still set to be sent out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the next year

Nearly £900 worth of cost of living payments are still set to be sent out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the next year

Cost of living crisis

When will DWP £899 cost of living payments be paid, and who is eligible

Equity release is a fantastic alternative to downsizing

Equity release is a fantastic alternative to downsizing

Personal Finance

The best alternative to downsizing

Do you need to check up on your financial wellness?

Do you need to check up on your financial wellness?

Personal Finance

Why your financial affairs deserve attention

Peter Sharkey explores how equity release could help you upgrade your home

Peter Sharkey explores how equity release could help you upgrade your home

How to reinvest in your home with equity release

A good financial advisor can help you find a trustworthy pension plan

A good financial advisor can help you find a trustworthy pension plan

How to find a trustworthy pension plan

Average car insurance premiums have increased for older motorists

Average car insurance premiums have increased for older motorists

Older motorists paying more for car insurance

Find out how to save hundreds of pounds on insurance as energy bills rise

Find out how to save hundreds of pounds on insurance as energy bills rise

Apathy towards insurance hurts consumers

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores how to find the best car insurance savings

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores how to find the best car insurance savings

Best car insurance savings found on most popular vehicles

Equity release could help those over 55 to access tax-free cash

Equity release could help those over 55 to access tax-free cash

Is this a ready-made solution to the pension squeeze?

Insuring a Victorian property has risen disproportionately

Insuring a Victorian property has risen disproportionately

Personal Finance

Home insurance costs continue to rise

Peter Sharkey explores how retirees can keep spare cash for last-minute holidays.

Peter Sharkey explores how retirees can keep spare cash for last-minute holidays.

How to plan an essential aspect of retirement

Boomers’ offspring could inherit £1.2 trillion from their parents

Boomers’ offspring could inherit £1.2 trillion from their parents

Personal Finance

Baby boomers’ offspring to inherit £1.2 trillion

Peter Sharkey explains how motorists can save up to £319 a year

Peter Sharkey explains how motorists can save up to £319 a year

Avoid higher insurance costs caused by uninsured drivers

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores money-saving methods to replace an interest-only mortgage. Picture: Getty Images / iStockphoto

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores money-saving methods to replace an interest-only mortgage. Picture: Getty Images / iStockphoto

Personal Finance

Reducing an interest-only mortgage

Financial expert Peter Sharkey suggests a simple method for saving money in the New Year that won't require physical exertion.

Financial expert Peter Sharkey suggests a simple method for saving money in the New Year that won't require physical exertion.

Discover an easy New Year’s resolution for saving money

Quinto Crane & Plant Limited Pension Scheme

Quinto Crane & Plant Limited Pension Scheme

Quinto Crane & Plant Limited Pension Scheme

Three of the most popular places to buy property abroad are Spain, France and Portugal.

Three of the most popular places to buy property abroad are Spain, France and Portugal.

International Payments

Best-kept secrets to successfully manage a second home overseas

On average living costs in France are 24 per cent cheaper than in the UK.

On average living costs in France are 24 per cent cheaper than in the UK.

International Payments

Should I stay, or should I go? How do living costs between France and the UK compare?

Rent prices and basic utility bills are generally cheaper in Spain than in the UK.

Rent prices and basic utility bills are generally cheaper in Spain than in the UK.

International Payments

Spain vs. the UK: Which will be the most affordable place to live in 2023?

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says equity release is a great way to afford bucket list items during retirement

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says equity release is a great way to afford bucket list items during retirement

OPINION: Using equity release to achieve life goals

Equity Release offers a potential route back to normality, argues Peter Sharkey

Equity Release offers a potential route back to normality, argues Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Decimated pension? There’s a possible solution

Discover the facts you need to manage your overseas pension and enjoy your retirement abroad.

Discover the facts you need to manage your overseas pension and enjoy your retirement abroad.

International Payments

Crucial pension must-knows: How to look after your overseas pension

Renegogiating monthly subscriptions and switching off energy-consuming devices could help you save money, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

Renegogiating monthly subscriptions and switching off energy-consuming devices could help you save money, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Switching on to switching off

Second-hand car prices have risen dramatically since the pandemic due to microchip shortages

Second-hand car prices have risen dramatically since the pandemic due to microchip shortages

OPINION: How to save money as used car values surge

Stuart Lawn of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning warns against locking in losses through kneejerk reactions to market turmoil

Stuart Lawn of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning warns against locking in losses through kneejerk reactions to market turmoil

Region's savers warned to avoid knee-jerk reactions and locking in losses

Financial expert Peter Sharkey looks at rising energy bills including how much it will now cost to run a fridge-freezer

Financial expert Peter Sharkey looks at rising energy bills including how much it will now cost to run a fridge-freezer

OPINION: Look after the pennies...

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you can pay off credit card in debt with equity release from smartER

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you can pay off credit card in debt with equity release from smartER

OPINION: Consolidating debt? Consider the 'smartER' option

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you could save on your car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you could save on your car insurance

OPINION: How motorists can save £300+ on car insurance

Equity release has become a popular method for property owners aged 55+ to release tax-free funds from their property and effectively reduce future Inheritance Tax liability for their children

Equity release has become a popular method for property owners aged 55+ to release tax-free funds from their property and effectively reduce future Inheritance Tax liability for their children

How to avoid a 40pc tax on your home

Financial expert Peter Sharkey examines if it is worth investing in dividends from a number of high-performing companies

Financial expert Peter Sharkey examines if it is worth investing in dividends from a number of high-performing companies

OPINION: Are average dividend returns of 7pc worth pursuing?

Some of the most popular Italian wedding destinations include Lake Como, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Venice.

Some of the most popular Italian wedding destinations include Lake Como, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Venice.

International Payments

Where will you say 'I do'? 5 top wedding destinations from around the world

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues nuclear reactors could ensure the UK becomes self-sufficient in energy production by 2035

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues nuclear reactors could ensure the UK becomes self-sufficient in energy production by 2035

OPINION: Dramatic action needed on UK fuel security

Not searching for alternative car and home insurance options is costing people hundreds of pounds a year

Not searching for alternative car and home insurance options is costing people hundreds of pounds a year

OPINION: Car insurance savings could reach £319

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that getting active about your finances can save you thousands

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that getting active about your finances can save you thousands

OPINION: Jettison inertia and save money

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says there are options for those wishing to get the most out of their home without draining their savings

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says there are options for those wishing to get the most out of their home without draining their savings

OPINION: Using equity release for home improvements

Financial expert Peter Sharkey discusses why a broker's advice can be invaluable for saving on mortgages and car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey discusses why a broker's advice can be invaluable for saving on mortgages and car insurance

OPINION: Broker’s advice remains invaluable

St Bene't's Church is the oldest building in Cambridge

St Bene't's Church is the oldest building in Cambridge

OPINION: Cost of insuring Victorian homes surges by almost 12pc