Finance

Christmas payment dates 2021 – Every payment date plus Christmas bonus A wide range of benefit recipients will also receive a Christmas bonus this year. Many claimants can receive a small boost to their income, and the payment is tax-free too, but this will not be included in the payment you receive close to December 25 and 26. As Christmas ...

Britons turn heating OFF for winter as energy bills hit record highs – try this instead Britons spent the highest ever amount on home energy on September 24, paying an incredible 125 percent more than in September 2019, according to Lloyds Bank. That record could be repeatedly broken in the months ahead. Three million are now planning to go without ...

Pension: Salary sacrifice schemes boost retirement pot and beat NI tax increase “The employer is never worse off, they just need to go through the administrative process to set these things up.” However, Ken pointed out one important thing employees need to not do before opting into this scheme. He said: “But there are some things that employees need to ...

How to live like a millionaire: 5 habits of the super wealthy that keeps them rich Being wealthy often comes with the stereotype of flashing that wealth in the latest cars and fashion, using the latest technology and private jet trips to luxury destinations. However, it is usually quite the opposite for those that are even wealthier than celebrities who ...

Inheritance Tax warning as ‘hidden wealth bracket’ sees more Britons caught in net Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a levy payable on the value of an estate above a particular threshold – usually £325,000 – of a person who has passed away. The tax is not well-liked amongst Britons, with many loathed to pay the levy – however, one expert has said ...

Pokémon card worth £170K: Which of these valuable children’s toys do you have? Value can sometimes be found in the strangest of places, from a Monopoly board to dolls and Hot Wheels. These items can see their owners becoming rich overnight, with valuations ranging from thousands to millions depending on their scarcity and condition according to Good Housekeeping. Pikachu Illustrator ...

‘Beyond disgusting!’ Plan to scrap free NHS prescriptions slammed- ‘Scotland doesn’t pay!’ According to current Government proposals, the qualifying age for free NHS prescriptions may be raised to align with the state pension age of 66. Charities, such as Age UK, are warning Prime Minister Boris Johnson that around 2.4 million people between the ages of 60 to 65 will ...

Martin Lewis provides useful update for Britons worried about Warm Home Discount Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert, offers guidance on a wide range of financial issues, and this week was no different as he took to his Money Show on ITV. An issue of concern recently has been the Warm Home Discount as a number of energy providers have ceased trading. ...

Good news for savers: Interest rates boosted across whole range of ‘competitive’ accounts Savings will be important to many people who have differing aims – whether this be a simple financial buffer or progressing towards a specific monetary goal. Regardless of the reason for saving, aside from the benefits of security, savers are also looking for a decent return through ...

‘You believe you’re worthless’ Woman hit by ageism recalls struggle to get job in her 50s Ms Evans said of the new initiative: “There is an epidemic of joblessness for women over 50, and almost half of women in this age bracket have no retirement savings at all. “If we don’t act now, half a generation will retire in poverty. ...