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Those having worked a summer job that's now finished are urged to make sure that they were put on the correct tax code and not having overpaid tax. Learn more in this article from the Mirror.

Anyone who has just finished a summer job must make urgent check for tax rebate Most people can earn up to £12,570 a year before they start to pay income tax - and the most common tax code which shows this personal allowance is 1257L

While pensions might not be the most exciting topic of conversation, ignoring your future financial security can turn out to be an expensive mistake when you stop working. Taking time to understand your retirement pot and making smart, well-considered choices remains essential to securing a better quality of life in your later years. Ahead of Pension Awareness Day (September 15), The Independent highlights five of the most common mistakes people make with their pensions, and shares top tips on how to avoid them, in this eye-opening article.

Five big mistakes you might be making with your pension – and what to do instead Avoid these costly pension pitfalls

Ofgem has announced the energy price cap will increase by 4% on 1 October which means energy prices will for many rise to the highest level for three years. Find out more in this article.

Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.

Don’t let myths steer your retirement choices. There are misconceptions about tax, timing and flexibility when withdrawing a pension lump sum. More than 61% of UK retirees who rushed to pull tax-free cash from their pensions ahead of last year’s Budget now regret it. In this article from Which?, learn more about the common misconceptions and your options if you've already taken money from your pension pot. Jon Greer, head of retirement policy at Quilter, shares his comments.

4 myths about the pension lump sum debunked - Which? It's not just pre-Budget panic that can cause retirement savers to incur costly tax bills

New analysis shows home buyer activity has begun to pick up again following a summer lull, despite higher mortgage rates continuing to squeeze affordability. The number of people searching for homes to buy increased by 7% in the four weeks to August 16, compared with last year. Have a read of this informative article from The Standard for more insights.

House hunting picks up across UK after summer slowdown – Zoopla The number of people searching for homes to buy increased by 7% in the four weeks to August 16, compared with last year, Zoopla found

From April 2027 unused pensions will be subject to inheritance tax, learn more about it in this article from MoneyWeek.

Adam Cole, retirement specialist at Quilter, said: “The prospect of some families facing an effective tax rate of over 90% on inherited pension wealth highlights just how significant the inheritance tax changes coming in from April 2027 will be."

Does your family face a triple tax blow after inheritance tax changes? Unused pensions will fall under the scope of inheritance tax from April 2027 – and it could see some families left with sizeable tax bills

Setting out a clear plan in advance with the help of financial and legal experts is key to ensuring property and assets are distributed as intended after a person dies - read more in this article from Sky News.

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Money Problem: 'My dad is leaving us his house - with a big but...' In our latest Money Problem, we help a reader who's unsure about a future inheritance situation.

Current university students and graduates share their biggest financial shocks and the advice they would give to someone waiting to start their studies in September.

‘It’s easy to slip into the negatives’: students on their biggest financial shocks at university From bank accounts to rent and food, students and recent graduates offer advice to those beginning to study

Experts name the financial focus you should have for each decade of your life. Priorities and goals can change drastically between your 20s and 50s - so what should you be changing to reflect that? Read the full article.

Experts name the financial focus you should have for each decade of your life Priorities and goals can change drastically between your 20s and 50s - so what should you be changing to reflect that?

How much stamp duty could homebuyers pay depending on where they live? This article from MoneyWeek looks at average stamp duty costs across different regions of England and highlights how property prices can affect the amount buyers pay. Read this article for more information.

Average stamp duty by region: How much will you pay? Most people buying their next home will have to pay stamp duty. But how much you need to fork out varies, and where you are in the country can have an impact.