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Mortgage Broker or Bank? How to Avoid Paying More Than You Need To
Before choosing a mortgage, compare broker fees, lender access, APRC and direct deals so you know whether mortgage advice is worth paying for.


How Much Do Solar Panels Save on Electricity Bills in the UK?
Thinking about solar panels? See what they cost, how long they can take to pay back, what affects your savings and how the new plug-in solar option compares.


IKEA Student Discount: How to Get £20 Off and Extra Cashback
Heading to university? IKEA students can get up to £20 off furniture and homeware, with more student offers and a cashback trick to cut the cost further.


Child Benefit After 16? Don't Risk Losing £1,406.60 a Year
If your teen is staying in education after GCSEs, Child Benefit may continue. Check what qualifies, when HMRC needs an update and what could stop payments.


Got a Disabled Bus Pass? You’ll Soon Travel Free All Day
Disabled bus pass holders will soon travel free before 9.30am and after 11pm. Here’s what the change means and who can qualify in England.


Could You Get the £2,500 Pylon Bill Discount? 43 Projects Are Now Named
Live within 500m of a planned pylon or grid upgrade? You could get £250 a year off your electricity bill for up to 10 years.


Been Rejected for Buy Now Pay Later? The Rules Have Changed
Buy Now Pay Later now comes with affordability checks and stronger consumer protection, but the changes could also leave some shoppers unable to use it.


Free school breakfast clubs: could your family save £450 a year?
More schools are getting free breakfast clubs from September. Find out whether yours is included and what 30 minutes of free morning childcare could save.


Get 2 free Homebuilding & Renovating Show tickets worth up to £36
Planning a renovation, extension or self-build? Penny Pincher readers can get 2 free Homebuilding & Renovating Show tickets worth up to £36.


Healthy Start Vouchers UK: Who Qualifies, How Much You Get and How It Works
Healthy Start can help with milk, formula, fruit and vegetables. Check the latest payment rates, eligibility rules and how to apply for the card.


My Monzo for kids review: is the free Under 16s account worth it?
Monzo for kids gives 6 to 15 year olds a free card and app, while parents keep oversight. Here’s what we’ve found from using it with 2 children.


Can You Get Free Water-Saving Devices From Your Water Company?
Your water company may send you free shower heads, tap aerators and other devices. Here’s how to check what you can claim and use less water.
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