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While many tax allowances haven’t fallen, they haven’t increased in line with inflation either. In real terms, that means they’re…
Do you have a gap in your National Insurance record? Checking now could boost your State Pension
The rules around filling in a gap in your National Insurance (NI) record are changing. From 5 April 2023, you…
Annuity rates soar 52% in 2022 and could provide security amid uncertainty
Annuity rates are rising, and they could provide retirees with a way to create a secure income during times of…
6 essential steps to take if you’re retiring in 2023
If you’re retiring in 2023, congratulations! It’s an exciting milestone that you’re no doubt looking forward to. Here are six…
Behavioural finance: 5 effective ways you can reduce the impact of bias
When you need to process information, it’s common to take shortcuts and rely on bias. It’s an approach that can…
Interest rates are finally rising for savers, but inflation can still reduce value in real terms
As interest rates start to rise for the first time in more than a decade, a report suggests that savers…
As interest rates rise, should you overpay your mortgage?
After more than a decade of cheap borrowing, interest rates are rising. If you’re paying off a mortgage, making overpayments…
How to deal with political uncertainty when making financial decisions
British politics over the last few months has certainly been turbulent. In the last four months, there have been three…
State Pension triple lock: Pensioners set to benefit from a 10.1% rise
The State Pension is set to increase by a record amount under the triple lock due to high levels of…