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money saver

More set to be spent on Cyber Monday than Black Friday this year

Brits are waiting for Cyber Monday to get the best savings on Christmas presents

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money saver

Warning for millions of Tesco Clubcard holders– use your points by Friday or lose them

Tesco has issued a warning to Clubcard shoppers that they only have three days left to use their vouchers before they expire

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benefits

Millions of pensioners to get £600 winter support from today – find out if you’re eligible

Pensioners will start receiving payments of up to £600 in their bank accounts from today to help with winter bills

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managing your money

Trigger warning: Black Friday can be dangerous for your wallet and your mental health

Missing out on Black Friday bargains can bring out anxiety in the best of us, but for some it can severely affect their mental health. Find out how to protect your money and mental health this Black Friday

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money saver

Countdown to Black Friday

With Black Friday seeping into the entire week, how can you be sure you're getting the cheapest deal?

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bills

Energy prices to rise from New Years Day

It’ll cost more to heat your home from New Years Day after Ofgem confirmed a rise in the energy price cap from 1 January

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cost of living

Three quarters of families struggle to make credit card payments

Households with children living at home are the most likely group to be struggling with cost of living rises and falling behind on credit card bills

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Record wage boost for millions

Minimum wage to rise to £11.44 from next April - the largest increase in more than a decade. Find out how it'll benefit you

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money saver

Budget food prices rise fastest than other ranges

Budget and own-brand food prices are soaring according to Which's October food and drink tracker. Find out how to make savvy savings to your weekly food shop

benefits

Are benefits about to be cut?

Experts believe that the chancellor is about to announce benefits won't be increased inline with September's inflation figures. Find out what it means for your payments

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debts

School stops feeding kids if parents don’t pay their debts

A school in the North East is punishing children if their parents can't afford to pay food or travel bills

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benefits

Thousands benefit from free legal support

Millions of pounds of free legal help has been made available by the government - are you eligible

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bills

Energy bills set to rise by 5% in January

Energy bills are set to rise again next year - find out what it means for your household

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cost of living

Is Christmas cancelled?

Over three quarters of people’s Christmas plans hit by cost-of-living crisis

Money Wellness

Money Wellness celebrates major milestones

There's lots of exciting things going on at Money Wellness. Find out about some of our recent successes that'll mean we can help even more people with their problem debt