MORE than a third of us are worried about the cost of Christmas this year. A nationwide poll found the average cost of festivities will be around £700, although a fifth said they will likely fall into debt to afford it, Skipton Building Society reports. 9 More than a third of us are worried about… … Read more
NEED to make some extra cash in retirement? You are not alone. Nine in ten over-65s find the state pension is too little to live on, says charity Independent Age. 5 Nine in ten over-65s find the state pension is too little to live on, says charity Independent AgeCredit: Getty But heading back to… From … Read more
Up to 700k pensioners STILL risk missing out on Winter Fuel Payments despite long take-up drive …C0NTINUE READING HERE>>> UP to 700,000 poorer pensioners still risk missing out on Winter Fuel Payments despite a long take-up drive. Ministers last night issued a plea for OAPs to register for Pension Credit ahead of the December 21 … Read more
Massive change to pension rules planned in savings boost for millions – but experts warn about risk to savers …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> HOUSEHOLDS are set to get support to help them boost their savings under new City watchdog plans. Currently, savers who have cash with pension and investment firms can’t get any kind of help … Read more
Hundreds of thousands of parents warned system error could mean they miss out on state pension payments …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> HUNDREDS of thousands are being urged to check if they are owed thousands of pounds in state pension due to a system error. Some parents who claimed Child Benefit before 2000 are missing out on the extra cash due to … Read more
Four mistakes that could stop you from getting state pension boost and winter fuel payment worth up to £3,200 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> FOUR mistakes could see you denied a state pension boost and winter fuel payment worth £3,200 – but you can rectify them. The Pension Credit application errors could see you missing out … Read more
Little-known TV licence rule means nearly 1million households could save £174 a year ahead of bill hike …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A LITTLE-KNOWN TV licence rule means that nearly 1million households could save £159 a year. However, hundreds of thousands are eligible for a free TV licence but aren’t claiming it, according to previous research by Policy … Read more
‘Make sure older people are not alone’ – how you can help The Sun’s Christmas Campaign to give lonely pensioners a boost …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> IT’S going to be a tough Christmas for tens of thousands of pensioners this year. Campaigners fear that money worries sparked by cuts in the Winter Fuel Allowance and … Read more
State pension loophole means YOU could end up paying tax next year – how to avoid it …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A STATE pension loophole means you could end up unexpectedly paying tax next year. The issue affects those who use the marriage allowance, which lets you share some of your tax-free allowance with your … Read more
Easy pension mistake warning that could see YOU miss out on tens of thousands of pounds in retirement …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> DIVORCEES are missing out on tens of thousands of pounds in retirement if they ignore their ex’s pension. Many people underestimate just how significant a pension can be in a divorce settlement, often … Read more