Triple lock helps the poorest pensioners Letters: Dr John Hurley and Martin Wright on Rishi Sunak’s pledge to keep the pension triple lock The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2023
Benefits of Doing Roth IRA Conversions Early in Retirement Retirees could cut their lifetime tax burden as well as minimize taxes’ impact on the long-term wealth of their heirs. Kiplinger · Aug 19, 2023
Back to school: do uniforms really need to cost a fortune? Different rules mean some parents have to shell out for pricey gear while others buy on the high street The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2023
When Is the Right Time to File for Social Security? Some say you should claim your benefits ASAP, while others say wait until 70. The bottom line: What works for someone else might not work for you. Here are some considerations. Kiplinger · Aug 18, 2023
Four Tips to Help You Conquer the Retirement Mountain Getting to retirement is only half the goal. That’s why having a cash cushion, minimizing taxes and more are so important to having a successful retirement. Kiplinger · Aug 18, 2023
Martin Lewis’s top tips for credit card users that could save you hundreds of pounds Inflation has eased to 6.8 per cent but everyday living costs remain high for millions across the country The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
Sunak pledges to keep to pension triple lock despite signs of extra £10bn cost PM says he is comfortable with full uplift on state pensions, which cost the taxpayer £124bn this year The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023
Martin Lewis issues urgent debt warning to savers ‘Pay your debts off before you save,’ the MoneySavingExpert founder says The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023
How to save money in the kitchen according to top chefs From shopping around to minimising waste, the professionals know how to reduce your weekly shopping bill, says Prudence Wade. Here are their top tips for saving a bit of cash in the kitchen The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023
Bold overhaul sees ‘awful’ Hackney house transformed into colourful side-hustle home for one London couple A bold renovation can really pay off, as Zoltan and Yana — who earn up to £900 a day by hiring out their living room for photoshoots — found out Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023
More Americans Borrowing from 401(k)s to Get By Financially 401(k) data from Bank of America shows savers increasingly dipping into their retirement funds to make ends meet. Kiplinger · Aug 15, 2023
Martin Lewis weighs in on new fixed price energy deals and shares whether households should switch The money saving expert shares his insight on emerging fixed price energy deals, how they compare to the energy price cap and whether they are worth switching to GoodToKnow · Aug 15, 2023
Could Supplemental Income Strategies Work for Your Retirement? Financial tools that are sheltered from swings in the markets or take advantage of rising interest rates could help see you through your golden years. Kiplinger · Aug 15, 2023
Is Aldi or Lidl cheaper? We did the same shop at each supermarket to find out Aldi versus Lidl - it seems like an age old battle, but which discount supermarket reigns supreme? We've done the research to find out GoodToKnow · Aug 15, 2023
T3 · Aug 15, 2023 These are the best student discounts and freebies available in 2023 Apple gift cards, free eye tests and more...
Kiplinger · Aug 14, 2023 Happy Birthday, Social Security: Celebrate by Avoiding These Three Mistakes As Social Security commemorates its 88th year, here are a few things to keep in mind when you start thinking about claiming benefits.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2023 Should we sell inherited house and staircase our shared-ownership flat to 100%? Half the profit in former family home, now rented out, would raise enough to buy our home outright but not leave much of a nest egg
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023 Young people cutting nights out over cost of living, says nightclub boss More than a third of Britons say they have reduced the amount of times they go on a night out since last Autumn, according to nightclub group Rekom.
Kiplinger · Aug 13, 2023 Being Rich in Retirement vs. Being Happy: There’s a Difference Money obviously plays a role, but how much you have isn’t as important as the quality of your life when it comes to health, relationships and activities.
Woman & Home · Aug 13, 2023 Cleaning experts reveal the one time of day you should never do laundry Are you literally throwing money down the drain by doing your washing at the most expensive time of the day?
Kiplinger · Aug 12, 2023 Don’t Let Market Downturns Rain on Your Retirement Parade Consider ‘timely investing’ vs. ‘time in the market’: Your lifestyle and retirement priorities dictate how you judiciously invest, rather than investment returns dictating your lifestyle.
GoodToKnow · Aug 11, 2023 Have you heard of the Tic Tac travel hack? It could be fatal for children and here's why The new space-saving trend is popular on TikTok but a medical expert warns families of the dangers
Kiplinger · Aug 10, 2023 Are CDs a Good Investment in 2023? Rising interest rates have given a lift to CD rates, making these higher-yielding savings accounts appealing to investors.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023 UK government urged to scrap 20% VAT on period pants Campaigning MPs, charities and retailers say absorbent alternative to tampons and sanitary towels should not be classed as garments
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 4 LGBTQ+ retirement hurdles (and what to do about them) In many ways, retirement planning for someone in the LGBTQ+ community follows the basic tenets of anyone’s retirement planning: save more, spend less, invest for the long term