Glass-Half-Empty Retirement Outlook? Here’s Some Advice Three financial advisers who specialize in retirement income planning offer some guidance aimed at trying to ease the concerns of soon-to-be retirees. Kiplinger · Aug 27, 2023
New Roth 401(k) Contributions Rule Delayed by IRS: What To Know The IRS is offering relief on new 401(k) catch-up contribution rules for certain high earners. Here’s what it means for you. Kiplinger · Aug 26, 2023
Ethical savings: NS&I raises rate on green bond to 5.7% Deal offered over three years, and money invested will help finance windfarms and tree planting The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023
The Guardian view on the energy price cap: nothing to boast about Editorial: In spite of the overall fall in household bill levels, millions will not gain from cheaper gas and electricity this winter The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023
Bills to rise by £40 for people in small flats this winter despite price cap cut People in smaller flats are likely to suffer bill rises even though the price cap has been reduced. The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023
We should scrap cash. It is holding our country back City Voices: Going cashless would help fight crime, raise taxes and spur innovation Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2023
Households to pay more for energy than they did last winter despite lower price cap, research shows Average monthly energy bills will be £32.33 more expensive next winter compared to 2023, research shows The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023
Should the Ofgem energy price cap be scrapped? Energy bills will fall in October from £2,074 to £1,923 a year for the typical household, Ofgem has announced. The Week · Aug 25, 2023
Millions set to fork out more for energy despite price cap reduction MILLIONS of households are expected to pay more for their energy this winter than they did a year earlier, even though Ofgem reduced the price cap… The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2023
‘The gloss pink wall looked horrendous’: experts on their best and worst home revamps From annoying door knobs to a smart eye-level oven, tastemakers share their design triumphs and disasters The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023
Ofgem energy price cap: what does drop mean for households and is help available? What consumers can expect to pay, how it affects prepayment meter customers and who is left out in the cold The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023
I can't believe how much it cost to keep two boys entertained for a week in the school holidays - how do people do this for 6 weeks?! We challenged one of our money experts to keep a money diary for a week of the school holidays - here's how she got on GoodToKnow · Aug 25, 2023
Are you due a cash windfall? The ‘lost’ funds people are missing out on and how to claim Many of us may be sitting on a pile of money without knowing it – here’s how to check and get hold of the cash. By Vicky Shaw. The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023
Pressure for social tariff with British energy bills to rise for many despite price cap cut – as it happened Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as regulator cuts average annual ebergy bill to £1,923 The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023
Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2023 Energy price cap cut, but many households will pay more than last year because of end to support scheme The new cap of £1923 per year will apply from October to December, when households are likely to turn their heating back on
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023 Ofgem energy price cap falls below £2,000 but consumers still face high bills Ministers urged to intervene as households in line for another winter of squeezed budgets
Kiplinger · Aug 24, 2023 How to Align Strategies for Student Loans and Retirement Parents who want to help their kids pay for college also need to keep their own retirement planning in mind.
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023 Homeowner sparks criticism after telling contractor not to use her bathroom ‘Go to the bathroom at home,’ homeowner told worker
Kiplinger · Aug 23, 2023 New Retirement Normal: Today's Trends Shaping Tomorrow Here's a look at how today's retirement trends will impact tomorrow's retirees.
Kiplinger · Aug 22, 2023 A Managed Account Offers Optimization and Tax Efficiency An account managed by a financial professional can supplement your retirement income, but beware of ongoing fees that could be higher than other investment strategies.
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023 13 million households not switching heating on when cold, watchdog warns Health experts warn that maintaining cold temperatures in homes can place people at higher risk of developing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
Kiplinger · Aug 21, 2023 Are You the Worst Money Role Model for Your Kids? The answer is probably a resounding yes. Does that seem harsh? It may not be harsh enough. Read on for some reality checks, especially for Millennials.
Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023 Sadiq Khan to expand campaign aimed at helping older Londoners claim pension cash The campaign has so far helped older Londoners save a total of £8.4m
The Conversation · Aug 20, 2023 5 tips for getting off gas at home – for a cleaner, cheaper, healthier all-electric future Burning gas in our homes to cook food or heat air and water has become a contentious issue. Gas is an expensive, polluting fossil fuel, and there’s mounting evidence to suggest it’s also bad for our health.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2023 Triple lock helps the poorest pensioners Letters: Dr John Hurley and Martin Wright on Rishi Sunak’s pledge to keep the pension triple lock