<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Daily Express :: Personal Finance Feed</title><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><description>Simply The Best 7 Days A Week</description><language>en-gb</language><image><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><url>https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gif</url><title>Daily Express</title></image><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:59:43 +0100</pubDate><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><generator>CakePHP</generator><managingEditor>news@express.co.uk</managingEditor><webMaster>news@express.co.uk</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC issues warning to people on 6 benefits - messages sent in May and June]]></title><link>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207901/hmrc-warning-6-benefits-may</link><description>&lt;a href="https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207901/hmrc-warning-6-benefits-may"&gt;&lt;img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207901_1.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;HMRC is sending text messages to confirm payment amounts</description><comments>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207901/hmrc-warning-6-benefits-may#comments-wrapper</comments><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207901/hmrc-warning-6-benefits-may</guid><author><![CDATA[Jon King,Charlotte Fisher]]></author><category>Personal Finance</category><media:keywords>HMRC, Universal Credit, Benefits, Scams, HMRC news, HMRC latest, HMRC update, HMRC legacy benefits, Working Tax Credit, Legacy Benefits, Scam Warning</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207901_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[People affected by the change will be contacted from now until and June 29]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/237x141/2207901_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[People affected by the change will be contacted from now until and June 29]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC warning for state pensioners - act now to avoid £33 charge]]></title><link>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207889/hmrc-state-pensioner-33-charge</link><description>&lt;a href="https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207889/hmrc-state-pensioner-33-charge"&gt;&lt;img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207889_1.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The taxman will automatically collect payments</description><comments>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207889/hmrc-state-pensioner-33-charge#comments-wrapper</comments><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207889/hmrc-state-pensioner-33-charge</guid><author><![CDATA[Jon King]]></author><category>Personal Finance</category><media:keywords>HMRC, Winter fuel payment, Benefits, State Pension, Winter fuel payment news, Winter fuel payment charge, Winter fuel payment latest, State pensioners, HMRC charge, Winter Fuel Payment, income threshold &#xA3;35, 000</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207889_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Pensioners with incomes of £35k or more should opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment, an expert says]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/237x141/2207889_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Pensioners with incomes of £35k or more should opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment, an expert says]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis issues 'not great' update ahead of energy price cap surge]]></title><link>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207808/martin-lewis-issues-not-great</link><description>&lt;a href="https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207808/martin-lewis-issues-not-great"&gt;&lt;img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207808_1.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Speaking on Good Morning Britain, the money-saving expert issued advice on how people could save money on their bills</description><comments>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207808/martin-lewis-issues-not-great#comments-wrapper</comments><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207808/martin-lewis-issues-not-great</guid><author><![CDATA[Howard Lloyd]]></author><category>Personal Finance</category><media:keywords>Martin Lewis, Rachel Reeves, Inflation, Money saving, Energy, Energy bills, Personal Finance (section)</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207808_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Martin Lewis said the price cap changes towards the end of the year would be crucial]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/237x141/2207808_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Martin Lewis said the price cap changes towards the end of the year would be crucial]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best instant access savings account named -5% returns]]></title><link>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207803/best-instant-access-savings-account</link><description>&lt;a href="https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207803/best-instant-access-savings-account"&gt;&lt;img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207803_1.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Consumer experts have named the best savings accounts for customers in 2026, and one of them gives a market-leading 5% returns on money stashed away.</description><comments>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207803/best-instant-access-savings-account#comments-wrapper</comments><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207803/best-instant-access-savings-account</guid><author><![CDATA[Brian Dillon]]></author><category>Personal Finance</category><media:keywords>Money saving, Savings, Interest rates, Cahoot, Sunny Day Saver</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207803_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Many savers don't realise how many good interest rates are out there]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/237x141/2207803_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Many savers don't realise how many good interest rates are out there]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham is doomed - his sworn enemy is just waiting to sweep him away]]></title><link>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207732/andy-burnham-doomed-sworn-enemy-waiting-to-sweep-him-away</link><description>&lt;a href="https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207732/andy-burnham-doomed-sworn-enemy-waiting-to-sweep-him-away"&gt;&lt;img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207732_1.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Andy Burnham is up against bigger forces than he realises in his quest to become PM.</description><comments>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207732/andy-burnham-doomed-sworn-enemy-waiting-to-sweep-him-away#comments-wrapper</comments><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207732/andy-burnham-doomed-sworn-enemy-waiting-to-sweep-him-away</guid><author><![CDATA[Harvey Jones]]></author><category>Personal Finance</category><media:keywords>Labour Party, By-election, Andy Burnham, Bond Market, Makerfield By-election</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207732_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Even if Andy Burnham makes it to number 10, he won't enjoy himself]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/237x141/2207732_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Even if Andy Burnham makes it to number 10, he won't enjoy himself]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis urges households to try simple trick to cut bills - works 50% of the time]]></title><link>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207725/martin-lewis-urges-households-try-simple-trick-cut-bills-works-50-of-time</link><description>&lt;a href="https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207725/martin-lewis-urges-households-try-simple-trick-cut-bills-works-50-of-time"&gt;&lt;img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207725_1.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;He reminds viewers that it's all about &#x2018;politeness and charm' - never aggression.</description><comments>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207725/martin-lewis-urges-households-try-simple-trick-cut-bills-works-50-of-time#comments-wrapper</comments><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207725/martin-lewis-urges-households-try-simple-trick-cut-bills-works-50-of-time</guid><author><![CDATA[Mia Raja]]></author><category>Personal Finance</category><media:keywords>Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert, bill reduction, haggling, customer retention</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207725_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Martin Lewis said haggling is one big trick everyone needs to know]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/237x141/2207725_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Martin Lewis said haggling is one big trick everyone needs to know]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK travellers heading abroad in 2026 face new problem and 'it could get worse']]></title><link>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207703/uk-travellers-heading-abroad-2026-face-new-problem-could-get-worse</link><description>&lt;a href="https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207703/uk-travellers-heading-abroad-2026-face-new-problem-could-get-worse"&gt;&lt;img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207703_1.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A currency exchange expert has given his verdict</description><comments>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207703/uk-travellers-heading-abroad-2026-face-new-problem-could-get-worse#comments-wrapper</comments><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207703/uk-travellers-heading-abroad-2026-face-new-problem-could-get-worse</guid><author><![CDATA[Steven Smith]]></author><category>Personal Finance</category><media:keywords>Pound Sterling, Inflation, International Trade, Travel advice, Pound Sterling decline, UK political instability, Rising inflation, UK businesses going international</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207703_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Person with paper money and wallet in hand - business currency]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[imageBROKER/Alfred Hofer via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/237x141/2207703_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Person with paper money and wallet in hand - business currency]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[imageBROKER/Alfred Hofer via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santander issues £1000 payment update to customers with deadline just days away]]></title><link>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207672/santander-issues-1000-payment-update</link><description>&lt;a href="https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207672/santander-issues-1000-payment-update"&gt;&lt;img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207672_1.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The banking giant says the &#xA3;1000 could 'accelerate your savings'</description><comments>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207672/santander-issues-1000-payment-update#comments-wrapper</comments><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207672/santander-issues-1000-payment-update</guid><author><![CDATA[Howard Lloyd]]></author><category>Personal Finance</category><media:keywords>Santander, Money saving, Personal Finance (section), Rachel Reeves, Formula 1: Drive to Survive</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207672_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Santander issued the alert to its customers]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/237x141/2207672_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Santander issued the alert to its customers]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC cuts 7.7m state pensioners out of new tax exemption – 'serious unfairness']]></title><link>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207627/hmrc-cuts-77m-state-pensioners</link><description>&lt;a href="https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207627/hmrc-cuts-77m-state-pensioners"&gt;&lt;img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207627_1.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Fewer than one million pensioners will benefit from Labour's proposed tax concession from 2027, leaving millions automatically excluded.</description><comments>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207627/hmrc-cuts-77m-state-pensioners#comments-wrapper</comments><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207627/hmrc-cuts-77m-state-pensioners</guid><author><![CDATA[Ciaran McGrath]]></author><category>Personal Finance</category><media:keywords>State Pension, HMRC, Income tax, State pension, Tax exemption, Pensioners' unfairness</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207627_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Millions of pensioners are set to miss out on a planned tax exemption, suggested the research]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail 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&#xA3;34,000</description><comments>https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207624/inheritance-tax-pension-change#comments-wrapper</comments><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2207624/inheritance-tax-pension-change</guid><author><![CDATA[Samantha Leathers]]></author><category>Personal Finance</category><media:keywords>Pension, Inheritance tax, Retirement, Taxes, Inheritance Tax, Pension Pots, Estate Planning, Expression of Wishes</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2207624_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Savers who don't keep their pension paperwork updated risk issues for their heirs]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[GETTY]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail 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