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Martin Lewis warns pensioners missing out on money Experts yesterday urged caution among those seeking to access their pension cash early to avoid the threat of a savings shortfall later in retirement. The latest research reveals almost a quarter of people (24 percent) have already accessed or are planning to …

Which? analysed 214 Black Friday deals last year across seven major retailers – Amazon, AO, Argos, Currys, John Lewis, Richer Sounds and Very – looking at their prices every day in the six months before and after last year’s event on November 26. The watchdog found 183 (86 percent) were …

Sobar proudly branded itself as the only one in upmarket Ashley Cross in Poole, Dorset, not to sell the hard stuff. Just five months after opening, owner Dave Tonkes admits his ambitious venture is not quite going to plan. The reformed drinker claimed teetotallers “don’t go out and socialise” in …

Last year, only 4,759 people claimed Carer’s Credit as of November 2021, according to research carried out by Quilter. The financial firm estimates that just 5,568 people claimed the support by the end of 2021 despite the Government confirming that 4.5 million individuals became unpaid carers during the pandemic. Around …

There’s still time for people to qualify for the first lump sum but struggling pensioners must put in a claim for Pension Credit before August 18. The £650 cost of living payment was first announced by the former Chancellor, Rishi Sunak in May. The first instalment is worth £326 and …

Despite the old adage “sell in May and go away”, investing in the summer has actually proven to be a better time to invest than some might think. However, certain businesses naturally do better than others and most predictably, these tend to be the more summer activity and necessity-orientated ones. Industries …

On the MeaningfulMoney YouTube channel, Pete Matthew, chartered financial planner, discussed the nature of a recession on one’s investments and how it has the potential to turn someone’s plans upside down. He discussed some possibilities that Britons approaching retirement may wish to consider. With many asset classes going down in …

Raisin UK, a UK savings marketplace that connects savers with a range of banks offering deposit-protected savings accounts with competitive interest rates, has launched a new two-year savings account. It has partnered with Gatehouse Bank to offer a two year Fixed Term Deposit account which is offering a market leading …

Dan Whittaker, personal finance expert at CashLady.com has shared five savings hacks to help Britons save nearly £600 this summer. With the latest predictions from analysts at Cornwall Insight suggesting the energy price cap could rise to £3,244 from October, these tips could prove useful if it means families can save some money …

Many pensioners will be getting by on a limited income amid the rising cost of living. It may mean difficulties with affording rising energy bills, which are set to soar even higher this winter. Those who are finding it difficult to afford their bills or top up their prepayment meter …