Claimants have until May 4 to ask the DWP to review their Hardship Payment decision. Reasons your Universal Credit may be cut by DWP New figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there were 7.5 million people across Scotland, England and Wales receiving financial support through Universal Credit at the end of
Debt awareness week runs until March 30 and offers people a chance to speak openly about money worries. Income tax rises for Scots in April – how the changes affect you New data from the Office for National Statistics published last month indicates a worrying trend of increasing cost of living challenges pushing people into
The U.S. Department of Education is facing a major shakeup, with staff cuts slashing nearly 50% of its workforce as of March 2025. With the Trump administration pushing to downsize or even dismantle the agency, millions of students, parents, and educators are left wondering: what’s next for student loans, the Free Application for Federal Student
Energy bills, Council Tax, streaming services and the TV licence are set to rise in April. Glasgow to raise council tax by 7.5% to clean up city Households across the country are set to see outgoings increase from April due to rises in energy costs, broadband, streaming services and Council Tax bills. However, thousands of
Gold prices have been rising quite fast in the past few weeks. Gold prices stand at ₹86,793 per 10 grams (24 carats) and at ₹79,573 (22 carats). Although the price witnessed biggest weekly drop of 2.5 percent after eight weeks of gains last week, but it still remains higher by 2.2 percent for February. Investing
Navigating the world of student loans can feel like a maze, especially when it comes to figuring out when you’re no longer eligible for Direct Subsidized Loans in 2025. These federal loans are a lifeline for undergrads with financial need, covering interest while you’re in school at least half-time. But there are some clear cutoffs
The DWP will announce proposed health and disability benefit reforms ahead of the Spring Statement in March. 10:13, 24 Feb 2025Updated 12:33, 26 Feb 2025 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) – information The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have side-stepped questions on whether cash payments of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will be replaced by vouchers,
If you are planning to raise a personal loan, remember that there are certain reasons for which it is not unreasonable to take a loan. For instance, when there is an emergency at home or a wedding. Additionally, there are some people who do not refrain from taking a loan for going on a vacation as
Let’s dive into a big question for 2025: Do student loans affect your credit score? Spoiler alert-they absolutely do, and they can swing your score up or down depending on how you handle them. Whether you’re juggling federal or private loans, here’s the scoop on how they can boost or bruise your credit this year.
If you have short-term financial goals and aspire to invest in a low risk mutual fund, then there are specific categories of the same designed to ensure capital conservation and liquidity during tough times. These funds generally invest in low risk instruments for example: treasury bills, money market securities among other similar instruments. Thus making