Ellie Smitherman
Consumer News Editor at The Sun
Senior Consumer Reporter for @TheSun | Views my own | Got a story? Email me: [email protected]
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5 days ago |
thesun.co.uk | Adele Cooke |Ellie Smitherman
SAVERS are being warned about cash bonuses being offered to move pension pots that could leave them thousands of pounds worse off. Firms offer free cash payments of up to £4,100 to tempt in new customers with self-invested pensions - but experts warn there are dangers and many loopholes to jump through. We explain how they work and whether YOU could be left out of pocket. Free cash rewards are given to savers to transfer their pension from one firm to another.
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1 month ago |
thesun.co.uk | Ellie Smitherman
IT'S not just university graduates who can earn a decent first salary - even without a degree, you can still make more than £38,000 a year. From apprenticeships to turning your hobby into a profitable career, there are plenty of accessible first jobs that pay well above the average beginner salary. The higher education path isn't for everyone, so if you don't think university is for you, you could save yourself time andmoneyby heading into thejobsmarket sooner.
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2 months ago |
thescottishsun.co.uk | Lynsey Hope |Ellie Smitherman
SUPERMARKETS often mimic our favourite brands, offering similar products but for a cheaper price. Aldi has become much-loved for its dupes that have occasionally been so close to the original that it has landed them in hot water. M&S was not happy that Aldi's Cuthbert was such a close version to its famous Colin the Caterpillar, taking legal action over the matter. Whilst infuriating for big brands, in tough financial times these products are often life-saving for cash-strapped shoppers.
DWP sending out letters to claim back state pension overpayments to relatives who’ve lost loved ones
2 months ago |
thesun.co.uk | Ellie Smitherman
BEREAVED relatives have been getting letters in the post telling them they need to pay back their loved ones state pension. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is writing to families informing them they need to return pension payments made in error. Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb said these letters do not make clear that repaying the money is voluntary.
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2 months ago |
thesun.co.uk | Ellie Smitherman
A MAJOR energy supplier is giving away free gas and electricity for Valentine's Day. EDF customers can get four hours of free electricity between 7pm and 11pm today. In order to get the freebie you must have a smart meter that sends readings every half an hour. Payments will be credited to your EDF account around a fortnight after the event. The deadline to sign up has passed but anyone that did will get the discounted bill today.
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