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You’ll get a Christmas bonus worth £10 from the government if you’re state pension age or above or claiming certain benefits. If you’re eligible, payment will be made during December by the Department

Just 23 sleeps until the big day – make sure you’re not wasting cash in the run-up to Xmas. Financial strategist Laura Linden, of Feisty FD (feistyfd. com), shares some savvy reminders...

Q Does house insurance cover accidental damage to the building or contents? A Not necessarily. Which? analysed 78 home insurance policies from 35 providers and found just 28% of buildings insurance po

Budget changes may have left even the most level-headed of us feeling a little anxious. With so much under the spotlight, from taxes and benefits to energy support and pensions, the Chancellor’s Autum

Q I’ve tried the 50/30/20 method of budgeting, but found it too difficult. Is there an alternative? A50/30/20 budgeting involves allocating 50% of your income to essential spending like rent and food,

Take care before you “splash the cash” at Christmas, warns money expert Stephanie Hawthorne. I HAVE such fond memories of my childhood. At Christmas, my parents usually bought their seven children pre