Personal Finance

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

The banks that'll give you up to £200 to switch this Christmas

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Department for Work and Pensions

Pension Credit increase for 1.4 million people - how much will you get

Martin Lewis has shared tips for how to find your stopcock ahead of winter

Martin Lewis has shared tips for how to find your stopcock ahead of winter

Martin Lewis urges homeowners to find this switch and avoid £9k bill this winter

To help you with your Christmas coffers, Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team have tips to earn you as much as £1,000

To help you with your Christmas coffers, Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team have tips to earn you as much as £1,000

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert top tips for making £1,000 before Christmas

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 state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%

How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

Check your change as rare 20p coin sells for 390 times face value - how to spot

After asking officers to recalculate the amount, the DWP then said he owed even more

After asking officers to recalculate the amount, the DWP then said he owed even more

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DWP order man who cares for disabled wife to pay £9000 back over 25 years

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

How much will your state pension increase by next year?

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

The UK government has confirmed that from April 1 there will be stricter rules for some empty houses in England.

The UK government has confirmed that from April 1 there will be stricter rules for some empty houses in England.

Personal Finance

New 'double council tax' rule to be introduced next month - all you need to know

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis highlighted the

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis highlighted the

Cost of living crisis

Little-known council tax discount could save you thousands

The DWP has announced that more benefit claimants on Tax Credits will need to complete their move to Universal Credit

The DWP has announced that more benefit claimants on Tax Credits will need to complete their move to Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

Warning issued to benefit claimants ahead of major change next month

This is when you should turn off your heating according to experts who studied Met Office data

This is when you should turn off your heating according to experts who studied Met Office data

Cost of living crisis

Expert reveals exact date you should turn your heating off this week

Thousands of pensioners could be entitled to money after a DWP mistake (Getty)

Thousands of pensioners could be entitled to money after a DWP mistake (Getty)

Personal Finance

Thousands of pensioners could be owed over £6,000 each after DWP mistake

The MoneySavingExpert founder encouraged ITV viewers during the latest Martin Lewis Money Show Live to start the conversation and have arrangements in place.

The MoneySavingExpert founder encouraged ITV viewers during the latest Martin Lewis Money Show Live to start the conversation and have arrangements in place.

Personal Finance

Martin Lewis issues 'unpleasant' financial warning to couples living together

Heating experts reveal five energy myths costing you money (PA/Canva)

Heating experts reveal five energy myths costing you money (PA/Canva)

Your Money Matters

Cost of living crisis

Heating experts issue warning over energy myths that could be costing you money

Households eligible for the £400 cost of living boost have been warned not to fall for any scams around the payment

Households eligible for the £400 cost of living boost have been warned not to fall for any scams around the payment

900,000 homes can apply for £400 energy bill support today - find out how

The first DWP cost of living payment of £301 will be paid in the spring

The first DWP cost of living payment of £301 will be paid in the spring

Cost of living crisis

Warning 1.7million benefit claimants will miss out on £900 cost of living boost

Martin Lewis warned anyone aged 45 to 70 they could be lose out on up to £7,500 by missing an upcoming deadline

Martin Lewis warned anyone aged 45 to 70 they could be lose out on up to £7,500 by missing an upcoming deadline

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis warning to anyone aged 45 to 70 who could be missing out on £7,500

Experts warn over common mistake that could increase your energy bill by hundreds (Canva)

Experts warn over common mistake that could increase your energy bill by hundreds (Canva)

Your Money Matters

Cost of living crisis

Experts warn over mistake that could be adding hundreds to your energy bill

More than 11 million receive £600 cost of living boost - are you eligible?

More than 11 million receive £600 cost of living boost - are you eligible?

Personal Finance

More than 11 million receive £600 cost of living boost - are you eligible?

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says equity release is a great way to afford bucket list items during retirement

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says equity release is a great way to afford bucket list items during retirement

OPINION: Using equity release to achieve life goals

£400 energy support vouchers are not being claimed.

£400 energy support vouchers are not being claimed.

Warning as £400 energy support vouchers going unclaimed could expire

Equity Release offers a potential route back to normality, argues Peter Sharkey

Equity Release offers a potential route back to normality, argues Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Decimated pension? There’s a possible solution

Renegogiating monthly subscriptions and switching off energy-consuming devices could help you save money, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

Renegogiating monthly subscriptions and switching off energy-consuming devices could help you save money, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Switching on to switching off

Second-hand car prices have risen dramatically since the pandemic due to microchip shortages

Second-hand car prices have risen dramatically since the pandemic due to microchip shortages

OPINION: How to save money as used car values surge

Stuart Lawn of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning warns against locking in losses through kneejerk reactions to market turmoil

Stuart Lawn of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning warns against locking in losses through kneejerk reactions to market turmoil

Region's savers warned to avoid knee-jerk reactions and locking in losses

Financial expert Peter Sharkey looks at rising energy bills including how much it will now cost to run a fridge-freezer

Financial expert Peter Sharkey looks at rising energy bills including how much it will now cost to run a fridge-freezer

OPINION: Look after the pennies...

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you can pay off credit card in debt with equity release from smartER

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you can pay off credit card in debt with equity release from smartER

OPINION: Consolidating debt? Consider the 'smartER' option

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you could save on your car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you could save on your car insurance

OPINION: How motorists can save £300+ on car insurance

Equity release has become a popular method for property owners aged 55+ to release tax-free funds from their property and effectively reduce future Inheritance Tax liability for their children

Equity release has become a popular method for property owners aged 55+ to release tax-free funds from their property and effectively reduce future Inheritance Tax liability for their children

How to avoid a 40pc tax on your home

Financial expert Peter Sharkey examines if it is worth investing in dividends from a number of high-performing companies

Financial expert Peter Sharkey examines if it is worth investing in dividends from a number of high-performing companies

OPINION: Are average dividend returns of 7pc worth pursuing?

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues nuclear reactors could ensure the UK becomes self-sufficient in energy production by 2035

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues nuclear reactors could ensure the UK becomes self-sufficient in energy production by 2035

OPINION: Dramatic action needed on UK fuel security

Not searching for alternative car and home insurance options is costing people hundreds of pounds a year

Not searching for alternative car and home insurance options is costing people hundreds of pounds a year

OPINION: Car insurance savings could reach £319

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that getting active about your finances can save you thousands

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that getting active about your finances can save you thousands

OPINION: Jettison inertia and save money

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says there are options for those wishing to get the most out of their home without draining their savings

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says there are options for those wishing to get the most out of their home without draining their savings

OPINION: Using equity release for home improvements

Financial expert Peter Sharkey discusses why a broker's advice can be invaluable for saving on mortgages and car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey discusses why a broker's advice can be invaluable for saving on mortgages and car insurance

OPINION: Broker’s advice remains invaluable

St Bene't's Church is the oldest building in Cambridge

St Bene't's Church is the oldest building in Cambridge

OPINION: Cost of insuring Victorian homes surges by almost 12pc

It's worth doing your sums to work out your mortgage, says Keith Hood

It's worth doing your sums to work out your mortgage, says Keith Hood

Home owners warned 'not to bury head in sand' over rising mortgage costs

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that newly-constructed properties offer opportunities for an immediate uplift in value.

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that newly-constructed properties offer opportunities for an immediate uplift in value.

OPINION: Property investment has never been an easy option

The Institute for Economic Affairs called the demographic changes highlighted in the census “an economic time bomb

The Institute for Economic Affairs called the demographic changes highlighted in the census “an economic time bomb

OPINION: Defusing the economic time bomb

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says you should make sure your home insurance policy covers accidental damage

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says you should make sure your home insurance policy covers accidental damage

OPINION: New wave of DIY expected as property values stall

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why your home might be at risk of under-insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why your home might be at risk of under-insurance

OPINION: Homeowners risk being under-insured

Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out new housing plans in a speech given on Thursday, June 9.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out new housing plans in a speech given on Thursday, June 9.

Boris Johnson's new housing plans receive mixed reactions from Suffolk experts

Financial expert Peter Sharkey offers an easy way to save on your car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey offers an easy way to save on your car insurance

OPINION: How to save £290 on your car insurance

The knowledge that your family will be looked after should something untoward happen is undoubtedly comforting, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

The knowledge that your family will be looked after should something untoward happen is undoubtedly comforting, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: The price of happiness and contentment

Suffolk town leaders from Aldburgh, Eye, Woodbridge and Hadleigh worry for local access to cash.

Suffolk town leaders from Aldburgh, Eye, Woodbridge and Hadleigh worry for local access to cash.

Local government

'Decisive' action needed to address cash access say town leaders

Those living on fixed incomes, including pensioners, are facing a cost of living squeeze, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

Those living on fixed incomes, including pensioners, are facing a cost of living squeeze, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Inflationary pressure mounts

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that sorting out a self-invested personal pension could be an excellent Bank Holiday project to save you money

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that sorting out a self-invested personal pension could be an excellent Bank Holiday project to save you money

OPINION: A potentially profitable Bank Holiday plan

Increases in life expectancy will have implications for state-funded pension schemes, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey

Increases in life expectancy will have implications for state-funded pension schemes, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Increased life expectancy requires better state pensions

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that a second property offers the opportunity for peaceful staycations rather than travel disruption

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that a second property offers the opportunity for peaceful staycations rather than travel disruption

OPINION: How staycations help you avoid travel bedlam