Amy Roberts
Senior Money Writer
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'Plan 5' student loans
The student loans system is changing for English students starting university from 2023 onwards. Details about the new 'plan 5' loans are still being finalised, but Martin Lewis explains what we know so far in this guide.
8 February 2023
Beware paying uni fees upfront
Paying uni tuition fees upfront means you could end up wasting £20,000+, as most will never fully repay. See why in this MoneySavingExpert guide.
18 January 2023
FREE uniform tax refund
If you wear a uniform to work and have to wash, repair or replace it yourself, you may be able to claim tax of £100s back with a free uniform tax rebate.
3 January 2023
Small claims court
Complaints got you nowhere? At the end of your tether? If you've been genuinely wronged, use the small claims court to get money back - Money Saving Expert
13 December 2022
Student budgeting planner
Top student budgeting tips to help you prepare for the cost of university. MoneySavingExpert guide has a calculator and spreadsheets to get your budget in order.
13 September 2022
10 student MoneySaving tips
10 student moneysaving tips to help you get financially prepared for university including how to budget & best student accounts with MoneySavingExpert.
18 August 2022
Free Part-Time Student Guide
Martin Lewis outlines the changes to student finance for part-time students from 2012, dismissing the myths and revealing unknown truths - MoneySavingExpert.
8 July 2021
Budget 2020: Threshold for pension tax relief to rise to £200,000
The income threshold before the amount you can save into a pension is reduced is to rise from £110,000 to £200,000
11 March 2020
Guide to taking your pension
Deciding how to take your pension is one of the biggest financial decisions most will make. MoneySavingExpert's taking your pension guide will help you out
4 March 2020
What is the base rate?
Find out what the UK base rate is and how a rise can impact your mortgage, savings, credit cards and loans. Learn how a fall could also affect your finances with MoneySavingExpert.
8 May 2019
Help to Buy & other schemes
If you're looking for a 95% mortgage, Help to Buy, shared ownership and more. MoneySavingExpert looks at the pros and cons of Government mortgage schemes.
8 April 2019
Retirement 'wake-up' packs to be sent to help protect pensions savers
Over 50s are to be sent retirement 'wake-up' packs to give more help and guidance on how to access their pension savings
28 June 2018
Want childcare vouchers? Apply NOW to make sure you beat the April deadline
The Childcare Vouchers scheme is closing to new entrants on 5 April – if you're not already enrolled you need to act NOW
16 February 2018
Professional & Career Development Loans
Professional & Career Development loans offer 0% while you study. But rates can shoot up after you graduate. How to beat the system with MoneySavingExpert.
19 October 2017
YBS wades in on mortgage price war with lowest rate EVER of 0.89%
Yorkshire Building Society has taken the lead in the race to offer the lowest mortgage deal
21 April 2017
CPP mis-selling – are you due £100s?
The official date for a huge redress scheme worth £1.3bn for people mis-sold products by CPP has now closed, but you can still make a claim for old CPP policies.
31 October 2016