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Barking and Dagenham Council has responded to scam claims about a letter relating to winter fuel payments

Barking and Dagenham Council

Council responds to 'scam' fears over winter fuel payment letter

Dental treatment in Turkey

Dental treatment in Turkey

Get your dental treatment in Turkey today

Rent costs tenants an average of £1,011 in Dagenham and £994 in Barking, according to a report

Rent costs tenants an average of £1,011 in Dagenham and £994 in Barking, according to a report

Barking and Dagenham among London's least affordable areas for renters - report

Cllr Maureen Worby cuts the ribbon to open the community hub with Cllr Tony Ramsay (Ieft) and college principal Natalie Davison

Cllr Maureen Worby cuts the ribbon to open the community hub with Cllr Tony Ramsay (Ieft) and college principal Natalie Davison

Barking and Dagenham College

Community hub opens on college campus

Some of the faces behind the map at the launch event. Left to Right: Delara Begum, Kemisha Oyemola, Kayleigh, Debbie Wiles, Rosanne Dourado, Sharon Wray, Caroline, Cllr Saima Ashraf, Asma Haq

Some of the faces behind the map at the launch event. Left to Right: Delara Begum, Kemisha Oyemola, Kayleigh, Debbie Wiles, Rosanne Dourado, Sharon Wray, Caroline, Cllr Saima Ashraf, Asma Haq

"Fantastic" map shows where to go for help with heating, housing and money

Equity release is a fantastic alternative to downsizing

Equity release is a fantastic alternative to downsizing

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The best alternative to downsizing

Do you need to check up on your financial wellness?

Do you need to check up on your financial wellness?

Personal Finance

Why your financial affairs deserve attention

Peter Sharkey explores how equity release could help you upgrade your home

Peter Sharkey explores how equity release could help you upgrade your home

How to reinvest in your home with equity release

A good financial advisor can help you find a trustworthy pension plan

A good financial advisor can help you find a trustworthy pension plan

How to find a trustworthy pension plan

Average car insurance premiums have increased for older motorists

Average car insurance premiums have increased for older motorists

Older motorists paying more for car insurance

Find out how to save hundreds of pounds on insurance as energy bills rise

Find out how to save hundreds of pounds on insurance as energy bills rise

Apathy towards insurance hurts consumers

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores how to find the best car insurance savings

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores how to find the best car insurance savings

Best car insurance savings found on most popular vehicles

Equity release could help those over 55 to access tax-free cash

Equity release could help those over 55 to access tax-free cash

Is this a ready-made solution to the pension squeeze?

Insuring a Victorian property has risen disproportionately

Insuring a Victorian property has risen disproportionately

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Home insurance costs continue to rise

Peter Sharkey explores how retirees can keep spare cash for last-minute holidays.

Peter Sharkey explores how retirees can keep spare cash for last-minute holidays.

How to plan an essential aspect of retirement

Boomers’ offspring could inherit £1.2 trillion from their parents

Boomers’ offspring could inherit £1.2 trillion from their parents

Personal Finance

Baby boomers’ offspring to inherit £1.2 trillion

Peter Sharkey explains how motorists can save up to £319 a year

Peter Sharkey explains how motorists can save up to £319 a year

Avoid higher insurance costs caused by uninsured drivers

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores money-saving methods to replace an interest-only mortgage. Picture: Getty Images / iStockphoto

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores money-saving methods to replace an interest-only mortgage. Picture: Getty Images / iStockphoto

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Reducing an interest-only mortgage

Cllr Dominic Twomey

Cllr Dominic Twomey

Barking and Dagenham Council

Barking and Dagenham low-income households to receive one-off council tax discount

The scheme is encouraging people to donate their energy rebate

The scheme is encouraging people to donate their energy rebate

Cost of living crisis

Energy rebate donation scheme set up in Barking and Dagenham

Financial expert Peter Sharkey suggests a simple method for saving money in the New Year that won't require physical exertion.

Financial expert Peter Sharkey suggests a simple method for saving money in the New Year that won't require physical exertion.

Discover an easy New Year’s resolution for saving money

64 students from 13 schools in Barking and Dagenham received £300 Colin Pond Scholarship Awards

64 students from 13 schools in Barking and Dagenham received £300 Colin Pond Scholarship Awards

Barking and Dagenham Council

Top GCSE students receive £300 cash grants

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says equity release is a great way to afford bucket list items during retirement

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says equity release is a great way to afford bucket list items during retirement

OPINION: Using equity release to achieve life goals

Equity Release offers a potential route back to normality, argues Peter Sharkey

Equity Release offers a potential route back to normality, argues Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Decimated pension? There’s a possible solution

Renegogiating monthly subscriptions and switching off energy-consuming devices could help you save money, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

Renegogiating monthly subscriptions and switching off energy-consuming devices could help you save money, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Switching on to switching off

Second-hand car prices have risen dramatically since the pandemic due to microchip shortages

Second-hand car prices have risen dramatically since the pandemic due to microchip shortages

OPINION: How to save money as used car values surge

Financial expert Peter Sharkey looks at rising energy bills including how much it will now cost to run a fridge-freezer

Financial expert Peter Sharkey looks at rising energy bills including how much it will now cost to run a fridge-freezer

OPINION: Look after the pennies...

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you can pay off credit card in debt with equity release from smartER

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you can pay off credit card in debt with equity release from smartER

OPINION: Consolidating debt? Consider the 'smartER' option

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you could save on your car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you could save on your car insurance

OPINION: How motorists can save £300+ on car insurance

Equity release has become a popular method for property owners aged 55+ to release tax-free funds from their property and effectively reduce future Inheritance Tax liability for their children

Equity release has become a popular method for property owners aged 55+ to release tax-free funds from their property and effectively reduce future Inheritance Tax liability for their children

How to avoid a 40pc tax on your home

Financial expert Peter Sharkey examines if it is worth investing in dividends from a number of high-performing companies

Financial expert Peter Sharkey examines if it is worth investing in dividends from a number of high-performing companies

OPINION: Are average dividend returns of 7pc worth pursuing?

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues nuclear reactors could ensure the UK becomes self-sufficient in energy production by 2035

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues nuclear reactors could ensure the UK becomes self-sufficient in energy production by 2035

OPINION: Dramatic action needed on UK fuel security

Not searching for alternative car and home insurance options is costing people hundreds of pounds a year

Not searching for alternative car and home insurance options is costing people hundreds of pounds a year

OPINION: Car insurance savings could reach £319

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that getting active about your finances can save you thousands

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that getting active about your finances can save you thousands

OPINION: Jettison inertia and save money

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says there are options for those wishing to get the most out of their home without draining their savings

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says there are options for those wishing to get the most out of their home without draining their savings

OPINION: Using equity release for home improvements

Financial expert Peter Sharkey discusses why a broker's advice can be invaluable for saving on mortgages and car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey discusses why a broker's advice can be invaluable for saving on mortgages and car insurance

OPINION: Broker’s advice remains invaluable

St Bene't's Church is the oldest building in Cambridge

St Bene't's Church is the oldest building in Cambridge

OPINION: Cost of insuring Victorian homes surges by almost 12pc

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that newly-constructed properties offer opportunities for an immediate uplift in value.

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that newly-constructed properties offer opportunities for an immediate uplift in value.

OPINION: Property investment has never been an easy option

The Institute for Economic Affairs called the demographic changes highlighted in the census “an economic time bomb

The Institute for Economic Affairs called the demographic changes highlighted in the census “an economic time bomb

OPINION: Defusing the economic time bomb

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says you should make sure your home insurance policy covers accidental damage

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says you should make sure your home insurance policy covers accidental damage

OPINION: New wave of DIY expected as property values stall

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why your home might be at risk of under-insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why your home might be at risk of under-insurance

OPINION: Homeowners risk being under-insured

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores how motorists can save cash with Moneymapp.com

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores how motorists can save cash with Moneymapp.com

OPINION: How 'under the cosh' motorists can save cash

Financial expert Peter Sharkey offers an easy way to save on your car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey offers an easy way to save on your car insurance

OPINION: How to save £290 on your car insurance

The knowledge that your family will be looked after should something untoward happen is undoubtedly comforting, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

The knowledge that your family will be looked after should something untoward happen is undoubtedly comforting, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: The price of happiness and contentment

Those living on fixed incomes, including pensioners, are facing a cost of living squeeze, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

Those living on fixed incomes, including pensioners, are facing a cost of living squeeze, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Inflationary pressure mounts

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that sorting out a self-invested personal pension could be an excellent Bank Holiday project to save you money

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that sorting out a self-invested personal pension could be an excellent Bank Holiday project to save you money

OPINION: A potentially profitable Bank Holiday plan

Increases in life expectancy will have implications for state-funded pension schemes, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey

Increases in life expectancy will have implications for state-funded pension schemes, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Increased life expectancy requires better state pensions

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that a second property offers the opportunity for peaceful staycations rather than travel disruption

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that a second property offers the opportunity for peaceful staycations rather than travel disruption

OPINION: How staycations help you avoid travel bedlam

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why a simple domestic task like building a fence exposes global shortages and the cost of living

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why a simple domestic task like building a fence exposes global shortages and the cost of living

OPINION: Fence building highlights impact of global shortages

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores why people have re-evaluated their attitude towards wealth during the past two years

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores why people have re-evaluated their attitude towards wealth during the past two years

OPINION: Our post-pandemic attitude towards wealth

Financial expert Peter Sharkey outlines the six different types of pension savers and their investment priorities

Financial expert Peter Sharkey outlines the six different types of pension savers and their investment priorities

OPINION: The six types of investor

Older investors should be mindful of risk in their investment strategy and future planning, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey.

Older investors should be mindful of risk in their investment strategy and future planning, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey.

Three steps to avoid excess financial risk

With interest rates on the rise, financial expert Peter Sharkey says it is important to secure a low-cost mortgage while it is still possible

With interest rates on the rise, financial expert Peter Sharkey says it is important to secure a low-cost mortgage while it is still possible

OPINION: Secure a low-cost mortgage while you can

Increased life expectancy is something to be factored in when planning your retirement, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey

Increased life expectancy is something to be factored in when planning your retirement, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Another conundrum for the middle aged