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IMAGINE if there was a secret ingredient for a happy retirement. Could it be having enough money saved into a pension pot, all the free time in the world to relax on the beach or simply spending time with loved ones? Experts say there isn’t one magic ingredient, but there are four things you can do now to ensure a ...

CRYPTOCURRENCIES have fluctuated dramatically in price over the past week – here are the latest prices of bitcoin and other major cryptos. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

‘OVERLOOKED and undervalued’ Britons could be eligible for an extra monthly payment of £270 on top of their existing benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions . A recent study carried out by the University of Strathclyde determined that unpaid carers are not compensated enough for the difficult work they do. As of this year, some carers in the ...

THE NEW state pension is forecast to increase by upwards of £300 a year, according to experts. Recently, the Government broke its triple lock pledge in lieu of a ‘double lock’ option to avoid paying out billions of extra pounds to pensioners. New analysis has revealed that the state pension will still increase a sizable amount annually. Daily Express :: ...

EARLIER this week, it was revealed that the will of the recently departed Prince Phillip would remain secret for at least 90 years to maintain the “dignity and standing” of the Crown. Usually after the death of a Royal Family member, the court is asked to seal their wills away from public view. In response to this, many Britons ask ...

A STATE PENSION alert is being issued to retired Britons, particularly those receiving a sum through the basic state pension. One Briton has described income as being “squeezed”, and called for more understanding with regards to the differing amounts pensioners receive. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

INFLATION is continuing to rise in the UK as a result of the current energy crisis, and increased inflation will mean the value of the state pension will also grow. However, half a million people will not reap the benefits as their income remains frozen. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

AN INVESTIGATION into the underpayment of state pensions has discovered a significant error which could see some Britons entitled £8,900. According to the National Audit Office , around 134,000 pensioners over £1 billion in state pension. Can you claim this £8,900 in state pension backpay? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

A WARNING has been issued to the British public regarding changes to free NHS prescription rules. Thousands of people across the country have been hit with prescription fines over the past year and this trend is expected to continue if changes to prescription rules are implemented. Recently, the Government launched a consultation into raising the age for prescriptions to the ...

THE NUMBER of Britons taking on an extra “side-hustle” to supplement their income has doubled over the past 18 months. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have opted to take on an additional side job alongside their career. According to research carried out by Credit Karma, the number of people who are now dependent on their side-hustles to remain financially ...