Latest from Rosie Hamilton
Local bank branch alternatives
New schemes and initiatives mean that even if you no longer have a local bank branch, you'll still be able to access key banking services. This MoneySavingExpert guide looks at the alternative options available if you're after face-to-face banking services and advice.
27 December 2024
Car Finance: How to reclaim commission if you weren't told how much it was
How to reclaim commission if you weren't told how much it was. If the commission on your agreement was unclear, you could be due money back.
23 December 2024
Martin Lewis: Car finance FREE reclaim tool & guide – are you due £1,000s back from the hidden discretionary commission scandal?
Did you buy a car, van or motorbike on finance before 28 Jan 2021? If so you could be due £1,000s back. Martin Lewis has launched a free tool to help you make a claim.
23 December 2024
Tax-Free Childcare
Learn how Tax-Free Childcare works and if you're eligible for the scheme, which can pay up to £2,000 per child - MoneySavingExpert.
23 December 2024
Pension Credit
Pension Credit could boost your state pension income by £1,000s a year – use this MoneySavingExpert guide to find out if you're eligible and how to claim.
20 December 2024
Personal Independence Payment
18 December 2024
What is Attendance Allowance and how do I claim it?
You could get Attendance Allowance if you're state pension age and need help due to illness or disability. Up to 1.1 million pensioners are missing out on this vital help worth £1,000s.
17 December 2024
Section 75 refunds
Section 75 protects your purchases over £100 if you use a credit card. This MoneySavingExpert guide tells you how to claim if something goes wrong.
17 December 2024
How to make a home insurance claim
Most people have home insurance yet not everyone knows what to do when they need to make a claim.
18 November 2024
Universal Credit
This MoneySavingExpert guide explains how Universal Credit works, how much you could get and where you may be able to access further help.
12 November 2024
10-minute benefits check
Benefits aren't only for those who are out of work. Thousands of people are missing out on money they're entitled to. This MoneySavingExpert calculator makes it easy to see which benefits you might be eligible for and how much you could get.
12 November 2024
Are you one of 200,000+ women missing out on £1,000s of state pension?
More than 200,000 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
8 November 2024
Free school meals
If you're on certain benefits, including universal credit and child tax credit, your child may be able to get free school meals during term time – as well as free support during the school holidays. This guide covers who's eligible, what you'll get, and how to apply. Crucially, you may need to apply for free school meals EVERY YEAR.
22 October 2024
Aged 40 to 73? Urgently consider buying National Insurance years
If you're aged between 45 and 73(ish), buying extra national insurance years could massively boost your state pension. If it works for you, the returns can be huge. Learn more about who should do it, and how to do it.
22 October 2024
Child Benefit
Child Benefit is a monthly payment which can be worth over £17,000 (or more if you have two or more children). This MSE guide gives full info on the benefit.
15 October 2024