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Over 50s MoneySaving
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Additional Pensions Contributions
I claim my state pension in May of next year. I have obtained a Pensions Forecast which says I missed three year's contributions (agreed) and that I can pay about £1,050 to make these up in which case my forecast pension will increase by about £300 per annum. This seems a fair bet provided my wife and I don't peg out in…
This make me furious
I have recently received my TV license reminder and have been informed that no longer is this renewable at the Post Office. The new way id via PayPoint outlets shops and the two closest to my house are listed. HOWEVER, these are shops that are not convenient as they are passed on my way to town in the bus. I looked on the…
Winter Fuel Rebate - British Gas Question?
Unfortunately I cant find the original post, but at the beginning of the year I noticed a thread in regards to a £60 rebate from British Gas for people on certain benefits. I passed the details on to my Mum and she made a claim. BUT she has never received any such rebate, despite being told she was eligable. :mad: Does…
Winter Fuel Allowance - when paid?
As first timers (OH became 60 in June, and we have completed the claim form etc.), please can anyone tell us which month the winter fuel allowance is paid? Need to budget the current account so it doesn't overdraw. Thanks for any answer to this.
Computer costs
Hello, can anyone tell me how much electricity costs per hour to run my computer, thanks oap
Advice re moms pension
Hi there hope you dont mind me picking your brains about this.... My dad died 22 years ago, my mom hasnt worked since 1973 and claimed widows pension for all these years. She is 60 next year and has received a letter today saying she will have an old age pension of £20 odd per week (her widows pension is currently about…
oil v electric panel heaters
Please can I have some advice for an elderly friend. She wants to know which would be the cheapest to run. An oil filled or an electric panel heater. It would be in her bathroom and would be on a low heat all day. (it's brass monkeys in there in most weathers). The rest of her bungalow has storage heaters but the bathroom…
Zipvit vitamins
I usually buy my Glucosamine at Healthspan. I have noticed zipvit vitamins are cheaper. Anybody here using this company, are they any good? Thanks
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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
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