Tag: money
Why parents are avoiding talking about money with their kids and how to change it
A new study unveils parents are worried they’ll pass on poor financial advice to their children – but experts say there are ways to make it easier …
Avoid Black Friday mistake most people make that ‘leaves them worse off’
Many of us will be gearing up to take advantage of the many deals on offer on Black Friday – but an expert has warned lots of people make one crucial mistake. …
DWP update confirms 760,000 pensioners won’t get £300 Winter Fuel Payment they qualify for
Low-income households are required to apply for Pension Credit to receive help with heating costs, which is worth an average of £3,900 to claimants …
Thousands of young Brits could be owed free £2,000 – here’s how to claim
It’s estimated that around 1.5 million Child Trust Fund accounts have been forgotten about – but people could claim a share of £1.4bn that’s sitting in them …
Labour DWP to review ‘very long’ £300 benefit application as accusations force admission
The DWP has said it will be looking to simplify the ‘very long’ 200-question form that pensioners must fill out to get the £300 Winter Fuel Allowance …
UK bank offering free £175 cash bonus to new customers before Christmas
First Direct, which is part of HSBC, is offering a free £175 for new customers that switch to its 1st Account …
Thermostat warning over common error Brits make when heating their home
Experts are urging people to fact-check energy-saving advice as many common myths could be a waste of time …
PIP and other DWP benefit claimants set to get extra £326
The DWP is working to boost the uptake of Pension Credit as it restores access to the newly restricted Winter Fuel Payment …
Millions due more than £1600 worth of financial support this winter
The Winter Fuel Payment is worth between £200 and £300 and is due to be paid to millions of households this winter …
UK shifts from ‘rainy day’ saving for ‘sunny day’ fun – as attitudes towards money change
A poll of 2,000 adults found 36% adopt a “you can’t take it with you” approach, preferring to spend their cash while they can, rather than putting it aside. …
