Most people automatically think about ways to buy bitcoin when they hear of blockchain. So close are the two that some individuals use the words interchangeably in their conversations and they can be forgiven for doing so. But are the two really the same thing? Well, we decided to take a look at the two technologies, differentiate them and shed more light on their relationship.
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PENSION savings may be used during one’s retirement, but they may be something a person thinks about for various reasons during different stages of their lifetime. Minister for Pensions and Financial Inclusion, Guy Opperman has shared his top tips on transferring a pension pot with Express.co.uk. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
55 per cent of people who claim Universal Credit have gone without essentials such as such as food, heating and toiletries, new research from over the last year for a Citizens Advice report shows. In comparison, 37 per cent of those on frozen “legacy” benefits, are said to have gone without these essentials in the
PREMIUM BONDS are a way of saving tax-free for some people, while others will buy them purely in the hopes of “winning” the prize draw. How many Premium Bonds can one have? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
The results of the Premium Bonds draw for September has been revealed. This month, the prize fund exceeded £96 million. The total number of prizes which were up for grabs this month amounted to more than 3.3 million, NS&I said. But, what about the top prize? This month, there were two lucky winners who have
TAX codes is used by an employer or pension provider to work out how much Income Tax should be taken from a taxpayer’s pay or pension. Is your tax code correct? How to check to see whether it’s wrong. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
They had travelled hundreds of miles. But four holidaymakers’ joy at having arrived at the cottage they had booked for a weekend break was over in an instant when they saw an email cancelling their stay. “We had only just pulled up in the car park and had loads of food with us because we were
Political turmoil in the British Parliament continues to escalate, with rebel Tory MPs and opposition parties mounting an effort to block the Conservative Government’s suspension of parliament later this month. Jonathan Pierce, a Market Analyst at Credit Suisse, was downbeat: “The consensus view, I believe, has always been that ultimately a soft Brexit deal would be
Premium bond numbers for June are now live on the NS&I website, with a selection of high-value winners. The results were chosen via ERNIE, the Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment. More than three million people have won a prize in this month’s draw. Here are September’s high value winners and their prize amounts – £1,000,000:
Sterling also felt the political squeeze as markets brace for a clash between Boris Johnson’s government and MPs opposed to a no-deal Brexit. Parliament returns from its summer recess on Tuesday then breaks for party conference season next week, leaving only a short window of opportunity for opposition MPs to pass legislation designed to postpone Brexit.
A BRITISH seaside village crippled by unemployment is mining cryptocurrency using the power of the English Channel. Residents of Jaywick, near Clacton in Essex, are using tidal energy to power small cryptomining devices that float in the water. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
The pound US dollar exchange rate fell to $ 1.208 this afternoon amid snap general election speculation. This follows Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement he will be the chairman of an emergency cabinet meeting later today. The GBP/USD pairing fell today as Brexit fears continue to haunt UK markets. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
The state pension amount in the UK rises each year according to the triple-lock guarantee. This is by whatever is the highest of 2.5 per cent, the average wage growth, or by prices growth as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). In some countries, UK pensioners living overseas may also see their state pension
While stowing away money can seem like a luxury many cannot afford, there are ways in which it’s possible to see one’s savings get a boost. Take, for example, the Help to Save savings account. This is a government-backed scheme, which allows certain people entitled to Working Tax Credit or receiving Universal Credit to receive
STATE PENSION payments will increase for UK pensioners who live full-time in EU countries for the next three years, in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd has confirmed. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
MORTGAGES can be the way in which a person gets to become the owner of the home they wish to purchase – however a credit expert has advised checking one’s credit report before taking steps towards the application. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
INHERITANCE TAX may be payable on the estate of a deceased person, above a certain threshold. Can the Inheritance Tax allowance be transferred? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
In August a staggering £95million was awarded to lucky winners who hold Premium Bonds with NS&I. Winners are picked last the beginning of each month and for two lucky people, it gives the chance to become millionaires. Prizes range from £25 up to £1million, but how do you know if you’ve won? How to check
NS&I each month award prizes to Premium Bonds holders, but have you won in September’s draw? Here’s how to check if you’ve won. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
RETIREMENT AND ME looks at how people are spending their time and money during their later years. This week, one woman reveals how life changed after her husband broke his back back in 2003. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
