Clare Casalis
Energy & Utilities Analyst
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On heating oil or LPG but not got your £200 payment yet? You can now apply
Around two million people across the UK use fuels such as heating oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), coal or biomass to heat their homes. The majority should have received their £200 support payment in February from their electricity supplier, but if not, you can now apply for the payment.
8 March 2023
Aged 45 to 70? Urgently consider buying national insurance years
If you're aged between 45 and 70, you may find that buying extra national insurance years is the best way to boost your state pension. If you're eligible, the returns can be huge. Learn more about who might be eligible and how to do it.
7 March 2023
Housing & energy grants
Find free cash for your home to slash your energy bills and keep you snug - search 100s of government grants for energy, housing, insulation and more.
7 March 2023
Student loan repayment
Student loans are cheap, so are they worth paying back early and if you’ll be able to wipe them off with MoneySavingExpert.
3 March 2023
Student Loans
Tuition fees may have trebled but your costs don't have to. MoneySavingExpert shares 20 facts on fees, loans and grants and the impact of student loan changes.
2 March 2023
Student loan interest is 6.9% – should I panic or pay it off?
Post-2012 student loans are charging 6.3% interest. MoneySavingExpert explains how interest and repayment really works and if you should pay yours off.
2 March 2023
Debt Problems
How to deal with problem debts: this is a step-by-step guide from Money Saving Expert to help you do just that.
1 March 2023
Maternity grants and support for new parents
Some parents can get a maternity grant worth at least £500 from the Government, no strings attached, to help with the cost of having children. Plus, you may also qualify for help towards the cost of your food bill. This guide tells you all how much you could get and how to apply.
21 February 2023
Are you one of 100,000+ women missing out on £1,000s of state pension?
More than 100,000 women are thought to have been underpaid their state pension and could be due a payout, with the average amount being just under £9,000. This MoneySavingExpert guide explains who may be affected, and how to reclaim
21 February 2023
Pension need-to-knows
Our pension guide explains the system & rules that apply to your retirement including a run-down on auto-enrolment with Money Saving Expert.
21 February 2023
What is pension auto-enrolment?
Auto enrolment pensions are being rolled out nationwide due to a change in the workplace pension laws. Find out what it means for your pension with MoneySavingExpert.
21 February 2023
Grandparents' childcare credit
If you're a working-age adult who cares for a young family member while the child's parents work, there's a little-known benefit that could boost your state pension by £1,000s. 'Specified adult childcare credits' work by filling in gaps in your national insurance record. See if you qualify and how to apply.
16 February 2023
Cheapest SIPPs
Self invested personal pensions, or SIPPs, allow you to manage your own personal pension plan. Learn tips and tricks at Money Saving Expert
15 February 2023
Free insulation for the least energy-efficient homes
Get free insulation plus heating upgrades from energy providers and local authorities if your home qualifies. This MoneySavingExpert guide also provides energy-saving tips to cut your heating bill.
8 February 2023
Student loan overpayments
Many have student loan repayments deducted from their wages each month. Yet 10,000s overpay their student loans - and if you have, you can reclaim - MoneySavingExpert.
2 February 2023