Liz Weston: What are some inexpensive ways to get my final affairs in order?
Dear Liz: I have less than $5,000 in my savings account, a 12-year-old car and a mortgage with…
5,223 shares of this high-yield dividend star pay an income equal to the State Pension
Image source: Getty Images As of April 2026, the UK State Pension is getting a nice upgrade from…
December 2025 payments dates for PIP, benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
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Think You’re Rich In Your 60s? Here’s How Much Money You Need To Be Wealthier Than Your Peers
Most people reach their late 50s or early 60s with a private scoreboard running in their heads. They…
Keen for early retirement with a second income from dividends? Here’s how much you might need to invest
Image source: Getty Images When I was young, my father would spend hours on the phone to brokers…
State pension age to increase to new threshold for millions of people
An increase in the age is on the horizon after it was announced more than a decade ago.State…
Pension alert as savers could be owed £3,800 tax refund on average from HMRC
HMRC has paid out £48.7 million in refunds for overpaid tax on pension withdrawals between April and June,…
Which countries have the highest and lowest pensions in Europe?
Pensions are the main source of income for older people in Europe, according to the OECD’s Pension at…
Could a 10%+ yielding dividend share like this make sense for a retirement portfolio?
Image source: Getty Images What makes for a good retirement portfolio? The answer will be different for each…
State pensioners being handed two free new £60 Cost of Living payments
UK households could be eligible for £120 free cash help in the run-up to Christmas. The money is…
‘I’m turning my weekly shop into £15,000 savings for my daughter’
The mum is building the savings pots without having to pay in from her income 09:31, 08 Dec…
‘I just got £10 from DWP – Was it a mistake?’
A £10 payment from the Department for Work and Pensions left one Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimant confused.…