Millions of Scots to get DWP Christmas ‘bonus’ – are you getting an extra payment? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MILLIONS of Scots are set to receive a Christmas bonus directly into their bank accounts. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) hands out a tax-free bonus to hard-pressed households ahead of Christmas. 2 Millions of Scots are set … Read more
Married Scots over State Pension age could get almost £4000 from DWP …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THOUSANDS of older Scots could be missing out on a payout worth almost £4,000 from the Department of Work and Pensions every year. The Labour Government recently changed the eligibility criteria for who can automatically receive the Winter Fuel Payment … Read more
State pensioners in Scotland to get thousands after DWP error …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> STATE pensioners in Scotland have been told they could receive a payout of thousands due to a Department of Work and Pensions error. The DWP is correcting historic underpayments of state pensions worth around £8,000 in a major Cost of Living … Read more
Exact amount DWP payments for parents will rise next year including child benefit and tax credits …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> PARENTS who get benefits should see payments rise by 1.7% from next April, helping them to manage the increasing cost of living. Chancellor Rachel Reeves, confirmed in the Budget that all working age benefits would … Read more
Exact code to spot when DWP Christmas bonus lands in bank accounts – are you getting an extra payment? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE EXACT code to spot for the DWP Christmas bonus has been revealed. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) hands out a tax-free bonus to hard-pressed households ahead of Christmas. 2 … Read more
Five actions you can take NOW that could boost your State Pension by thousands of pounds …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THERE are five simple ways you could boost your State Pension payments by thousands of pounds. Almost half of those receiving the State Pension do not receive the full amount, according to data from pensions … Read more
The five common DWP state pension mistakes that can stop or reduce payments …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> FOR many people, the state pension is a crucial part of their retirement income. Currently worth £221.20 a week, it adds up to a whopping £11,502.40 a year, and is set to rise significantly next year. 1 The … Read more
How to avoid paying tax if you’re on the State Pension …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> WHILE some dream of a retirement spent holidaying around the world, the reality is that for many it is a time of constant financial hardship. And with the cost of living rising and key benefits like the Winter Fuel Payment … Read more
From new death tax to boosting your state pension – how to protect your finances after Rachel Reeves’ Budget …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MILLIONS of households will see their finances shaken up after Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave her first Budget this week. But how can you protect your family’s funds? Lana Clements explains everything you … Read more
Pension mistake that could leave you ‘penniless in retirement’ – but there’s a way to avoid it …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> EXPERTS have warned savers over a pension mistake that could see them run out of funds in retirement. Savers are being urged to ensure they have enough money to afford to retire before dipping into their pension … Read more