Martin Lewis discusses UK regulated savings accounts Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Martin Lewis , Money Saving Expert, is well known for breaking down complicated financial issues and helping people to save money. One key preoccupation for many Britons right now is securing a decent return on their savings. With interest rates tumbling due to the financial crisis, it has been difficult to find solid offers which provide a return on cash saved. Related articles Virgin Money offering 2% interest rate - limited time to secure offer State pension: Britons urged to check National Insurance record READ MORE 95 …
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State pension age: 958,000 Britons missing out on £1.8billion – can you claim extra money?
Pension Credit: Guy Opperman discusses ongoing scheme Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info At least £15billion of benefits went unclaimed last year, national poverty charity Turn2us has warned. More than 7.1 million people missed out on these benefits, increasing their risk of being pushed into financial hardship or even poverty. Related articles State pension: You could get an extra £358 monthly for hearing loss... State pension sum may be impacted by workplace pension arrangement READ MORE PIP update as thousands of claimants could be set for back payments Among these unclaimed benefits, £1.8billion of …
State pension UK: National Insurance rules explained – can the unemployed build records?
Martin Lewis provides advice on tracking down lost pensions Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info State pension income is dependent on NI records, with a minimum of 10 years worth of contributions needed to receive anything in retirement. To receive the full amount, which is currently £175.20 per week, at least 35 years of contributions will be needed. Related articles Pension contributions: UK savers urged to 'boost' their pots EU settlement scheme: DWP updates rules on benefit entitlement READ MORE Boris Johnson to 'digitalise' free bus passes with £3bn 'shake-up' For NI contributions to be counted, they'll …
‘I retired too early’ Retiree explains how he’s earned £66,000 in just two years
Martin Lewis outlines pension scheme for 16-21 year olds Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info With long hours and 34 people working for him, retiring at the age of 46 was something he was really looking forward to. "It was just too much really," he says as he looks back upon why he decided to sell his company. Related articles Pension ages - which EU country has the lowest state pension age HMRC issues £500 ‘C19’ support payment today - check your bank account READ MORE HSBC warning as scam text may be followed with dangerous call Prior to selling up, Chris was working intense hours in London each week, and …
Universal Credit: DWP confirms Britons are set for £500 payout – eligibility explained
Coffey questioned on Universal Credit uplift and legacy benefits Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Universal Credit is a newer system, designed to streamline the benefits process and ensure Britons receive ample support. At present, the newer Universal Credit payment is slowly coming into force in replacement of older payments known as legacy benefits. While these vary, one such benefit which is currently claimed by significant numbers of people is Working Tax Credit. Related articles State pension: Equity release could help women affected by age change Martin Lewis urges action as BT, Virgin, Sky, O2 & more hike prices …
Money Talk: Inheritance Tax rules help Britons leave up to £1million to children – act now
Inheritance tax: Expert gives tips on how to legally avoid fees Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In the latest instalment of Money Talk, Linda* wrote to Express Money to gain insight on how to leave her estate to her daughter when she is no longer here. On hand to offer their perspective were Elaine Roche, Partner at Kuits, and Director of SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly), and Clare Julian, Wealth Planner at JM Finn, who provided further expertise on the Inheritance Tax question. Related articles IR35 changes next month - Rishi Sunak given warning on self-employed Free bus pass: Your entitlement could be impacted by state …
Money Talk: How much Inheritance Tax do I have to pay? Rules on trustees & Wills explained
Inheritance tax labelled ‘unfair’ and ‘cruel’ by expert Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In the latest instalment of Money Talk, Anthony wrote to Express Money regarding himself and his two siblings. Express Money spoke to Lee Platt, Wealth Planning specialist at Barclays Wealth and Neil Rushton, Chartered Financial Planner at Old Mill. They provided further insight to Anthony and others like him with regards to Inheritance tax . Related articles Pension warning as couples could be ‘incompatible’ for retirement Martin Lewis unpacks how to secure the top interest rates READ MORE SEISS: Warning as Britons left …
When is Amazon Prime Day 2021 and what deals will be on?
AMAZON Prime Day is running for two days on June 21 and 22 this year . Shoppers will be able to cash in on over two million deals and discounts during the 48 hour event. Read our Amazon Prime Day 2021 live blog for the latest updates This year there will be money-off top brands like Lego, Bosch, Fitbit and Philips plus more, from small and medium-sized businesses selling on Amazon. Amazon is also running a promotion currently where you can bag yourself a £10 credit ahead of the sale and use it to spend on Prime Day, reducing the price you pay for top products even more. Here's everything you need to know about this year's Amazon Prime Day. What is Amazon Prime Day? Amazon Prime Day is an online sale the retail giant holds every year. It was originally launched in 2015 to celebrate Amazon’s 20th birthday, but has since evolved into a cult-like sale a bit like Black Friday or Cyber Monday. It lasts for two days, and only Amazon Prime members can …
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Busy mum works as dominatrix to earn extra money for family – and kids know all about it
A mum-of-two earns cash for her family by working as a dominatrix on the kinky subscription site MyFet. Emma Louise joined the website in April and now earns £100 per week from her 50 subscribers. The 31-year-old, from York, puts this towards her household bills but dreams of taking the career full-time in the future. Emma, who lives with her partner and kids, said: “I initially joined to give myself a confidence boost, as my epilepsy had dented it. “Doing this has massively improved my self-esteem. I even have a stripper pole in the kitchen. “I’m very open with the kids. They’re my best friends and I don’t hide anything from them.” She said: “I’m still building a following, but right now I have 50 subscribers and earn £100 a week from them, which goes towards the household bills and expenses.” And, positive feedback means she wants to post more often. Emma said: “I have had an eating disorder has really knocked my confidence over the years and it …
This Morning guest fighting brain cancer explains how Peter Kay offered to help
This Morning viewers were left feeling rather emotional on Tuesday as Laura Nuttall appeared on the ITV show. Laura, 21, is a student from Lancashire who has an aggressive type of brain cancer called glioblastoma multiforme. She was diagnosed after a brain scan revealed six brain tumours, and is now trying to raise £80,000 money to travel to Germany for treatment. Comedian Peter Kay is helping with the fundraising and will return to the stage for the first time in three years at Manchester’s O2 Apollo this weekend. Revealing how Peter's involvement came about, Laura told hosts Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes: "So he knew my father back when he used to work with him at Granada and he has been out for a couple of meals with us over the years. This Morning viewers were left feeling rather emotional on Tuesday as Laura Nuttall appeared on the ITV show "And, once he saw the news item that we did, he recognised my dad in it and said, 'What can I do to …
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