Tag: money
Inheritance tax: Who pays it and how much you have to pay
Inheritance tax is only charged on the value of an estate above a certain threshold and is paid by the person who is dealing with the estate …
Households could save £150 by pressing this button on washing machines and dishwashers
A setting is included in certain large appliances designed to optimise performance so that it reduces consumption – amid a big power cost rise anticipated …
WASPI campaigners secure talks with government over state pension compensation
The Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign has announced that the new Pensions Minister has agreed to meet with them …
Over £64 billion in unclaimed pensions: How to reclaim
As much as £64.7 billion is currently left unclaimed but checking if you are owed money is straightforward …
Drivers issued urgent warning amid a pay to park con at council car parks
Criminals are using a new scam to steal banking details from unsuspecting victims who have used the fake labelled codes in council-owned car parks …
DWP ‘quick calculator check’ could boost your income by £3,900
You could be eligible for additional financial support if you’re employed but on a low income, disabled or living with a health condition, raising a family, or have recently lost a loved one. …
DWP issues exact date letters will be sent as thousands could lose extra money
The DWP is to send letters to Tax Credit claimants being switched over to the Pension Credits system. …
One million state pensioners must apply for £3,900 top-up payment or lose winter fuel help
People not claiming benefits like pension credit will not be eligible for Winter Fuel Payments after Labour rule change …
State Pension increase to £924.60 a month could mean tax blow, warns expert
New figures revealed that the average regular earnings growth has shot up to 4.5 per cent meaning pensioners could be due a bumper rise …
Finance expert warns of common budgeting mistake that ‘will almost always cost you more’
Experts are raising the alarm on simple mistakes that are costing households not just more on their bills but draining their savings too …