Three Steps to Simplify Paying Your Taxes in Retirement Once you retire, how you pay some of your taxes can change. Here's how to get a handle on them so you don't run afoul of the IRS and face penalties. Kiplinger · Jan 12, 2025
Is An Annuity Your Missing Retirement Piece? In need of some guaranteed income? An annuity may be the answer if you check off any of these boxes. Kiplinger · Jan 11, 2025
More SECURE 2.0 Retirement Enhancements Kick in This Year Saving for retirement gets a boost with these SECURE 2.0 Act provisions that are starting in 2025. Kiplinger · Jan 11, 2025
Are you among the surprising number of Brits who hide savings from their partner? Over a quarter of respondents to a survey said they haven’t told their spouse about their full financial picture The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025
London council becomes first in England to provide universal school uniform payments to families Parents spend an average of £422 a year on secondary school uniforms and £287 on primary uniforms Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025
Late to the Retirement Savings Party? 7 Tips for 2026 If you did a poor job of saving for retirement last year, don't despair. There are ways to build your nest egg in 2026. Kiplinger · Jan 10, 2025
Nearly 60,000 households needed help with energy bills in 2024 amid calls for Ofgem to protect customers Citizens Advice said its staff helped the equivalent of one person every two working minutes throughout the year. The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025
10 Reasons to Leave Your Heirs a Roth IRA Including a Roth IRA in your estate plan can secure a tax-free legacy for your family. But even a small error could leave your heirs with a big tax burden. Kiplinger · Jan 9, 2025
Where to Store Your Cash in 2025 If you're looking to reach year-end savings goals, here are the top picks to achieve this. Kiplinger · Jan 8, 2025
Labour says cap on school uniform items could save families £50 a child Government plans to limit branded student kit to three articles, plus a tie, from September 2026 in England The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025
Do You Know the Power of Whole Life Insurance in Retirement? Worried about legacy planning, market volatility or where to get cash to cover surprise medical or home repair bills? This little-known tool could help. Kiplinger · Jan 7, 2025
Questions to ask yourself ... to sort out your finances Laura Whateley, author of Money: A User’s Guide, offers tips on how to make the most of what you’ve got The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025
Four Underrated Tax Benefits All US Retirees Over 65 Should Avail Of US retirees above 65 can take a special standard deduction on top of the regular deduction. They can also get tax credits if they have low incomes. International Business Times UK · Jan 6, 2025
UK government scraps plan to ban sale of gas boilers by 2035 ‘Future homes standard’ will not mandate replacing boilers with environmentally friendly alternative The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2025
Kiplinger · Jan 6, 2025 10 Ways Retirees Can Manage Income Distribution The goal of a retirement income plan is to make the most of your money while ensuring that it lasts. These 10 strategies can help secure your financial future.
Kiplinger · Jan 4, 2025 The 9 Key Milestone Ages in Retirement These nine milestone ages mark your eligibility for significant retirement benefits, including catch-up contributions and required actions, such as taking RMDs at age 73.
Woman & Home · Jan 4, 2025 5 simple style tips to revive your living room now Christmas is over – to make it feel like 'new' Out with the old and in with the uplifting, functional and stylish
International Business Times · Jan 3, 2025 Preparing For Retirement In 2025? Key Steps To Secure Your Financial Future As retirement approaches, taking the right steps to manage investments, plan for spending, and boost savings is essential. With market volatility and changing income needs, 2025 retirees can take action now to ensure a smooth transition into this next life stage.
The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025 A savings expert explains 5 key steps to making your money work harder in 2025 What to consider and what to avoid if you’re looking to grow a pot of cash in the year ahead.
Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2025 What is microretirement? New trend emerges among millennials and Gen Z You don’t need to wait until retirement age to take some time off
International Business Times UK · Jan 1, 2025 US Boomers 'Unretiring' Due to Low Social Security Payments Could Face Even More Benefit Cuts As more US retirees return to the workforce to supplement their monthly income, their Social Security benefits could drop until they reach the full retirement age if job wages exceed the annual threshold of £18,572.
The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025 How much should I put in an ISA? The basics you need to know These are the types of ISA you should know about, plus tips to make the most of your allowance
The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025 Can anyone earn passive income? Expert reveals how to bring in more cash in 2025 A side hustle like utilising your extra space at home or investing in stocks can help improve your finances
The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025 Energy bills: is it worth shopping around for gas and electricity again? New energy price cap of £1,738 for Great Britain comes into force on 1 January but there are ways to find better deals
AAP · Dec 31, 2024 Consumers taking charge: energy saving tips for 2025 Power-hungry appliances are draining the wallets of cash-strapped Aussies, experts warn, but there are ways consumers can take charge in 2025.