Category: Finance
Martin Lewis issues ‘double-tax’ warning to pensioners over 75
Under current rules, if you die and there’s money left over in your private pension, it’s not treated as part of your ‘estate’, meaning there’s no Inheritance Tax to pay …
DWP error could see thousands of state pensioners get back payments up to £8k
Nearly 400,000 retirees may be entitled to backdated payments of up to £8,000 from the Department for Work and Pensions. …
DWP confirms benefits shakeup aimed at 200,000 people
DWP said it wants to lay the groundwork for a radical benefits overhaul. …
DWP warning as only weeks left to boost State Pensions by as much as £113 a week
Since April last year, more than 37,000 people have rushed to top up over 68,000 years of NI …
Martin Lewis issues alert to pensioners who could have ‘hidden £10,000s’ as £31bn lost
Money saving expert Martin Lewis has warned there is more than ‘£31billion sitting in lost, old pensions’ and issued advice on how to check …
State pensioners hit by winter fuel payment cut urged to use crisp packets
State pensioners who missed out on their £300 this winter and are being urged to use crisp packets now. …
Council to hike tax for residents by 9% after writing off £30m worth of ‘human mistakes’
The council initially proposed a 25% tax hike on residents. …
Best savings accounts to beat the Bank of England interest rates cut
The best savings accounts on the market right now will beat the Bank of England base rate on Thursday. …
‘Fraudsters stole £125 in a scam that looked legitimate – don’t fall for this mistake’
EXCLUSIVE: Nicola’s daughter fell victim to a fake social media advert that appeared “too good to be true” in hindsight. …
Conservatives clarify DWP triple lock position after ‘means testing’ suggestion
There are growing concerns the metric will soon be unsustainable …
