People planning their pensions have been warned of 10 common mistakes (Image: GETTY) Pension savers have been encouraged to read up on the benefits and rules around pensions to make sure they get the most out of their schemes and don’t miss out on any funds. Experts at WEALTH at Work have put together a […]
The start of the new year is a great time to turn over a new leaf and try to stay on top of one’s finances but many Britons soon give up on their New Year’s Resolutions. Experts at Hargreaves Lansdown have put together five helpful tips for those about to take on a set of […]
With Ofgem’s Energy Price Cap set to rise again next month, many may be searching for ways to help save some money on bills. New data from personal insolvency provider, Creditfix, found those in arrears with energy providers have seen their average debt levels skyrocket in the last two years. Analysing its customer database of […]
UK house prices decreased by 1.8 percent compared with a year ago, with East Anglia being the weakest performing region with prices down 5.2 percent over the year. Northern Ireland and Scotland are the only parts of the UK to see prices rise in 2023. Commenting on the figures, Robert Gardner, Nationwide’s Chief Economist, said: […]
It’s a terrific deal, too. No investment can match it, because you can get a brilliant return on your money. Yet voluntarily buying more state pension isn’t right for everybody. The state pension is not given out as an automatic right, everyone needs to build entitlement through their working lifetime by making qualifying National Insurance […]
Britons are urged to be vigilant as the latest AI technology is making it easier for scammers to target people. Fraudsters can easily clone a person’s voice and make fake phone calls to dupe people into handing over information with only a basic understanding of the tech needed. Muhammad Yahya Patel, lead security engineer at […]
The DWP has clarified what happens if a person has overpaid voluntary National Insurance (NI) contributions as it investigates historical state pension underpayments. Thousands of older Britons could be due payments worth up to £12,400 with payments going out by the end of 2024. As some of the cases relate to Home Responsibilities Protection not […]
Lifelong bargain hunter Berni Archer, from Staffordshire, has been able to save £150 and counting on her Christmas shop by purchasing festive food, drink and gifts on the discount shopping website, Approved Food. Families could save hundreds on their food bill by using an online supermarket dedicated to fighting food waste by selling good quality […]
The Nationwide House Price Index shows that a 20 percent deposit on a typical first-time buyer home equates to over 105 percent of average annual gross income. As the cost of living crisis continues, those looking to buy a house may feel extra financial pressure as it may seem impossible to afford a deposit. In […]
Nationwide Building Society has launced new issues of its Fixed Rate Online Bonds, Fixed Rate Branch Bonds and Fixed Rate ISAs. The rates are available for balances of £1 or more and savers can open the Online Bonds via the website, Internet Bank and Banking app while Fixed Rate Branch Bonds can be opened in […]
