The Latest Breaking News on Personal Finance

Morrisons trials raising temperature of its freezers to save energy and money

Ten stores will raise freezer temperatures by 3C to -15C amid pressure for move away from long-held industry standard

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024

Comment: 'Being single in London may be my worst financial decision'

Welcome to cost of being single crisis, where the price of romantic freedom is decades of saving for a deposit

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2024

Expert warning to savers after Bank of England base rate cut

Savers are told to look beyond the more familiar big banks

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024

Nine Key Tips Self-Employed and Gig Workers Should Know About Retirement

Taking a non-traditional path may mean thinking beyond traditional savings options.

Kiplinger · Jul 31, 2024

Savers warned of pensions impact on deforestation in Jane Goodall ad campaign

The campaign calls on pension schemes to publish deforestation policies and develop action plans to tackle the issue in their portfolios.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024

Transform Your Retirement Plan With This Powerful Combo

If you're a retiree looking for the trifecta of income, liquidity and legacy in your retirement plan, consider combining a QLAC and an HECM.

Kiplinger · Jul 31, 2024

Benefit cap traps families in crowded, rat-infested homes, report finds

Limit on support for low-income families, introduced in 2013, said to be pushing people deeper into poverty

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024

60% Americans Worry They'll Outlive Their Retirement Fund—Here's 3 Things You Should Do Now To Avoid That

An alarming 60% fear outliving retirement savings due to inflation and longer lifespans, but the future can be secured with strategic planning.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30, 2024

How Much Does It Costs to Refinance a Mortgage and Other Questions to Consider

Refinancing a mortgage works by replacing your current mortgage with a new one. It can save you money or let you tap the equity in your home, but it can take time to break even after upfront costs.

Kiplinger · Jul 29, 2024

Save to Buy: ‘One per cent deposit scheme for first-time buyers helped us buy for £4,000 in Woolwich’

Laura and Sam have become one of the first London users of an innovative first-time buyers scheme

Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2024