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Claire at Blueprint Claire Sweet is an award-winning Financial Adviser specialising in helping you understand your money

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Those having worked a summer job that's now finished are urged to make sure that they were put on the correct tax code a...
09/09/2026

Those having worked a summer job that's now finished are urged to make sure that they were put on the correct tax code and not having overpaid tax. Learn more in this article from the Mirror.

Most people can earn up to £12,570 a year before they start to pay income tax - and the most common tax code which shows this personal allowance is 1257L

While pensions might not be the most exciting topic of conversation, ignoring your future financial security can turn ou...
08/09/2026

While pensions might not be the most exciting topic of conversation, ignoring your future financial security can turn out to be an expensive mistake when you stop working. Taking time to understand your retirement pot and making smart, well-considered choices remains essential to securing a better quality of life in your later years. Ahead of Pension Awareness Day (September 15), The Independent highlights five of the most common mistakes people make with their pensions, and shares top tips on how to avoid them, in this eye-opening article.

Avoid these costly pension pitfalls

Ofgem has announced the energy price cap will increase by 4% on 1 October which means energy prices will for many rise t...
07/09/2026

Ofgem has announced the energy price cap will increase by 4% on 1 October which means energy prices will for many rise to the highest level for three years. Find out more in this article.

A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.

Don’t let myths steer your retirement choices. There are misconceptions about tax, timing and flexibility when withdrawi...
04/09/2026

Don’t let myths steer your retirement choices. There are misconceptions about tax, timing and flexibility when withdrawing a pension lump sum. More than 61% of UK retirees who rushed to pull tax-free cash from their pensions ahead of last year’s Budget now regret it. In this article from Which?, learn more about the common misconceptions and your options if you've already taken money from your pension pot. Jon Greer, head of retirement policy at Quilter, shares his comments.

It's not just pre-Budget panic that can cause retirement savers to incur costly tax bills

New analysis shows home buyer activity has begun to pick up again following a summer lull, despite higher mortgage rates...
03/09/2026

New analysis shows home buyer activity has begun to pick up again following a summer lull, despite higher mortgage rates continuing to squeeze affordability. The number of people searching for homes to buy increased by 7% in the four weeks to August 16, compared with last year. Have a read of this informative article from The Standard for more insights.

The number of people searching for homes to buy increased by 7% in the four weeks to August 16, compared with last year, Zoopla found

From April 2027 unused pensions will be subject to inheritance tax, learn more about it in this article from MoneyWeek. ...
02/09/2026

From April 2027 unused pensions will be subject to inheritance tax, learn more about it in this article from MoneyWeek.

Adam Cole, retirement specialist at Quilter, said: “The prospect of some families facing an effective tax rate of over 90% on inherited pension wealth highlights just how significant the inheritance tax changes coming in from April 2027 will be."

Unused pensions will fall under the scope of inheritance tax from April 2027 – and it could see some families left with sizeable tax bills

Setting out a clear plan in advance with the help of financial and legal experts is key to ensuring property and assets ...
01/09/2026

Setting out a clear plan in advance with the help of financial and legal experts is key to ensuring property and assets are distributed as intended after a person dies - read more in this article from Sky News.

Quilter is not responsible for the accuracy of this article's information.

In our latest Money Problem, we help a reader who's unsure about a future inheritance situation.

Current university students and graduates share their biggest financial shocks and the advice they would give to someone...
31/08/2026

Current university students and graduates share their biggest financial shocks and the advice they would give to someone waiting to start their studies in September.

From bank accounts to rent and food, students and recent graduates offer advice to those beginning to study

Experts name the financial focus you should have for each decade of your life. Priorities and goals can change drastical...
27/08/2026

Experts name the financial focus you should have for each decade of your life. Priorities and goals can change drastically between your 20s and 50s - so what should you be changing to reflect that? Read the full article.

Priorities and goals can change drastically between your 20s and 50s - so what should you be changing to reflect that?

How much stamp duty could homebuyers pay depending on where they live? This article from MoneyWeek looks at average stam...
26/08/2026

How much stamp duty could homebuyers pay depending on where they live? This article from MoneyWeek looks at average stamp duty costs across different regions of England and highlights how property prices can affect the amount buyers pay. Read this article for more information.

Most people buying their next home will have to pay stamp duty. But how much you need to fork out varies, and where you are in the country can have an impact.

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