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Retirement and me: ‘She should be retired’ How state pension age rise affected one couple

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August 25, 2019

RETIREMENT AND ME is the new weekly series which takes a closer look at how retirees are spending their time and money. This week, one man has revealed the impact that the state pension age for women has had on his and his wife’s later years. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

Can tax allowance be transferred to spouse? How some couples could save £1,150 in tax

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August 24, 2019

TAX allowances allow taxpayers to keep more of their income, rather than it being subject to Income Tax. Can the Personal Allowance be transferred to one’s spouse? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

Who can open a Lifetime ISA? Age affects eligibility – but what is the limit for account?

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August 24, 2019

LIFETIME ISAs are a way of saving money for many people. Who can open a Lifetime ISA? This type of ISA has an age limit. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

State pension age: DWP rules out rise to age 75 – but how is state pension age changing?

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August 24, 2019

STATE PENSION age changes were the subject of a think tank report released last week, with the Centre for Social Justice proposing the age being increased to 75 in the future. Now, the Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that there are no plans to increase the age to 75. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

Funeral costs MAPPED: Are you facing spending £1,000 more due to where you live in UK?

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August 24, 2019

FUNERAL arrangements can be costly, with the average cost of a funeral in England amounting to thousands of pounds, according to new findings. However, it seems that the amount a person pays could depend on where they live. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

Universal credit bank holiday payments: When will you receive benefit?

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August 24, 2019

UNIVERSAL CREDIT claimants could see the date for their payment change over the Bank Holiday. When will you receive your benefit? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

Cheap mortgage: Why cheap rates may not always be best deal – watch out for two key words

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August 23, 2019

CHEAP mortgages are something which many people may seek, in the hopes of becoming homeowners without unnecessarily shelling out one’s hard-earned cash. However, a mortgage expert is warning that cheap mortgage rates may not always result in the best deal. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

Pound US dollar exchange rate subdued as Powell addresses Jackson Hole summit

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August 23, 2019

THE GBP/USD exchange rate is currently trading at $ 1.2217, edging down from this morning’s opening levels. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

Pound euro exchange rate: GBP/EUR falls as doubts increase on UK-EU Brexit compromise

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August 23, 2019

After storming higher yesterday the pound euro exchange rate is holding steady at €1.105 as doubts return to the Brexit forum, despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s unexpectedly successful visit to Europe. Although French President Emmanuel Macron was initially forthcoming in his proposals for a possible EU compromise over the Irish backstop, he then countered his previous optimism, describing the backstop as “indespensable”. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

Bitcoin WARNING – Donald Trump is taking aim at cryptocurrency… again

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August 23, 2019

BITCOIN is showing signs of weakening under the pressure of mounting criticism from the White House as people are being put off investing in the digital asset. Two months ago, BTC was flying high and looking to build on a drive towards $ 14,000 with the wind in its sails and a growing trading volume. Daily Express :: Finance Feed