Paul lewis

Planning for the perfect retirement

You may be eligible for a reduction on your council tax, says Paul Lewis

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It’s safest not to use third party payment schemes

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Higher interest rates on savings are good news

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Who gets free prescriptions?

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Mothers could be owed £6,000 in pensions if there’s a gap in their NI record, says Paul Lewis

New year concept

Savings and investments

Is your bank short-changing savers?

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Lost your pension?

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If you need a new passport it could take 10 weeks

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Want to claim tax relief?

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Savings and investments

Consider moving some of your savings to a best-buy ISA

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Help is still at hand

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Mind the pension gap – There is good news

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More tax for us all – as our pay and pensions rise, tax will be due on more of our income

Arthur's Seat, Holyrood Park, also called Queen's Park. Holyrood Park is southwest of Holyrood Palace, and is 4 miles in circumference. The highest point is 822ft.

Benefits are better north of the border in Scotland

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Are you missing out on money off energy bills?