Nine Tips to Create a Smart Retirement Income Strategy and Gain Peace of Mind Don't wait until you're no longer working to determine where your new income will come from. Kiplinger · Oct 24, 2024
I just found out why microfiber cloths come in different colors — I wish I knew this cleaning hack sooner Color-coding your microfiber cloths is a great solution for keeping on top of your cleaning and eliminating the risk of cross-contamination - here's how to do it. Tom’s Guide · Oct 24, 2024
Switching jobs? There's more to do with your 401(k) than just rolling it over Switching jobs can be a great way to increase your pay, but make sure it doesn't hurt your retirement savings The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024
Are you making this common TV placement mistake? It could end up costing you hundreds in repairs Designing the layout of your home can seem straightforward but experts reveal a key pitfall you might not be aware of Woman & Home · Oct 24, 2024
How Much Retirement Income Could Your ESOP Generate? This is how you turn the money in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) into a retirement nest egg, plus an example with actual numbers. Kiplinger · Oct 23, 2024
London living wage rises to £13.85 per hour in boost to 140,000 workers The wage rate is paid on a voluntary basis by the 4,000 London employers who have signed up to the benchmark set by the Living Wage Foundation Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024
What are heat pumps and can they save you money in the long-run? Energy experts tell Lisa Salmon how heat pumps a good investment for your pocket and the planet. The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024
Savers fill tax-free ISA savings accounts ahead of Budget Taxpayers each get a £20,000 a year allowance to save into the accounts, known as ISAs, which can hold cash, shares and bonds. The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024
Five Keys to Retirement Planning and Peace of Mind Long, worry-free retirements don't just happen. You have to make them happen. The good news is that it may not be as hard as you think. Kiplinger · Oct 20, 2024
Christmas buy-now-pay-later warning by Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis ahead of new rules New clampdown on buy now pay later won’t come into force until January 2026 Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2024
What Could the Election Mean for Social Security and Medicare? With the presidential election just days away, here's a look at Harris vs. Trump on Social Security and Medicare. Kiplinger · Oct 18, 2024
Should You Move Your 401(k) to an IRA Once You Hit 59½? Some 401(k)s allow for in-service withdrawals at age 59½, opening up greater investment options. Here are three reasons for taking the plunge. Kiplinger · Oct 18, 2024
Reform Social Security for Those Who Need It Most As it stands, the program effectively redistributes money from younger and poorer people to richer people. Reason · Oct 17, 2024
HMRC urges workers to secure full state pension payments as deadline looms There are less than six months left for people who need to secure their state pension The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2024 Tax-free withdrawals from pension pots surge amid fears over autumn budget Reports that Rachel Reeves likely to increase taxes have spooked customers, say investment firms
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024 Tax-free cash withdrawals ‘surge while pension contributions plummet’ as savers panic over Budget rumours A shake-up of the UK’s generous pension tax allowances has been feared for several years as chancellors search for ways to raise money without further indebting the country or raising income tax
Kiplinger · Oct 17, 2024 Collar Investing Strategy Can Help Protect Your Nest Egg Here are some key considerations for using the collar strategy of put options and covered calls to safeguard your wealth in retirement.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024 Electric wallpaper trialled as alternative to central heating The project was funded by Scotland Beyond Net Zero
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2024 How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill' The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024 How to cut through the small print on savings accounts Some best-buy, high-paying accounts are not always the best for you
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024 English homes ‘face decades of high bills and emissions’ without urgent action from ministers Bring in ‘future homes standard’ or leave families at risk of higher bills and emissions for decades, MPs and experts say
The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2024 Shifting from gas to electric heating could save Victorians more than $2,000 a year, research finds Report concludes using reverse-cycle air conditioning instead of gas ducted heating could save households between $999 to $2,215 a year
The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2024 ‘I love the smell of success more than petrol’: investors break with tradition in world-leading climate campaign Investors say climate change poses biggest risk to their assets, and urge Albanese government to see the economic dangers of a slow path to net zero
The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2024 HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months
Tom’s Guide · Oct 15, 2024 How does the Energy Star work and how can it help you save on your utility bills? Get to know how the Energy Star can help you save money on your running your appliances.