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Can you pay into someone else’s pension – and how much can you pay?
Two-thirds of savers are unaware they can put money into someone else’s pension, but contributing to a loved one’s nest egg can be a sound financial decision. We explain the rules.
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Will mortgage rates fall this year?
Two-year mortgage rates have fallen below five-year deals for the first time since 2022. Whether you're buying a home, remortgaging or a buy-to-let landlord, we look at the outlook for mortgage rates this year
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The pros and cons of smart meters: Are they any good?
Gas and electricity prices may be falling, but smart meters could still help you budget. We compare them to regular meters and consider whether it’s worth getting one
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Most Brits unaware onshore bonds can help beat inheritance tax – here’s how
A little-known perk of certain types of bonds can let your loved ones off the hook when it comes to inheritance tax – but two-thirds of people have never heard of them
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Dividend tax squeeze to hit record 3.7 million people – how to protect your investments
Dividend tax allowances cuts are estimated to have dragged an extra 1.3 million taxpayers into paying the levy over two years, with basic rate taxpayers disproportionately affected
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How much does air conditioning in the UK cost?
One of the best ways to escape the heat in your home is installing air conditioning – but how much does it cost to install and run it?
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HMRC savings tax crackdown: More workers to pay tax directly from their wages
Banks and building societies will be required to obtain National Insurance numbers from savers to make it easier for HMRC to tax those who breach their personal savings allowance
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IFS: Wealthier areas set to pay more council tax under government plans
Council tax reforms could see households in wealthy areas, including London and the home counties, hit with big bill increases, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies
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Number of families using Tax-Free Childcare rises - but thousands of parents still missing out
News Only about half of Tax-Free Childcare accounts are used, while many eligible families haven’t even opened an account. Could you be missing out on help worth thousands of pounds?
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