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		<title>Child Trust Fund information</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 01:32:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Child Trust Fund (CTF) is a long-term tax-free savings and investment account for children born on or after 1 September 2002.Â The government will give every eligible child a voucher worth at least Â£250 to start the fund. How the Child Trust Fund works You use the government voucher to invest in a special account [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creating a will</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:34:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s easy to put off making a will. But if you die without one your assets may be distributed according to the law rather than your wishes. This could mean that your partner receives less, or that the money goes to family members who may not need it. Making a will &#8211; why it&#8217;s important [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Child Saving Accounts</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have any children or grandchildren you may want to open a savings account for them to encourage them to save from an early age.Â In general, child saving accounts work like adults&#8217; accounts, but some schemes are designed specifically for children. Do children have to pay tax on savings? Banks and building societies offer [...]]]></description>
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		<title>State 2nd Pension</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The additional State Pension, or State 2nd Pension, is paid in addition to the basic State Pension. Until April 2002, the additional State Pension for employees was called the State Earnings-Related Pension Scheme (SERPS). The amount of SERPS pension you received was based on a combination of the amount of your National Insurance contributions, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cost of Funeral</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:58:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you need financial help to pay for a funeral you&#8217;re arranging and you are on a low income, you may be able to get a lump sum payment from the Social Fund to cover funeral expenses. If you are claiming benefits you may qualify for a Funeral Payment but it depends on the exact [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Student Bank Loans</title>
		<link>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/student-bank-loans/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/student-bank-loans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Nov 2007 02:10:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no getting away the rising cost of university living. Now that the tuition fee structure has changed from 2006 onwards, the general cost of student living is expected to increase by Â£4,912 to Â£33,512 during a typical three year course. Managing your student finances is vitally important for getting the most out of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>HND Courses</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:43:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HNDâ€™s and HNCâ€™s provide a recognised qualification and focus on learning through direct experience to provice a highly practical way of advancing your career. HNCs (Higher National Certificates) and HNDs (Higher National Diplomas) are workplace focused qualifications designed to give you the skills necessary to apply knowledge to a particular job. They tend to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Career Loans</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:51:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Need a cheap loan to help pay for work-related learning. A Career Development Loan may be what you need. A Career Development Loan (CDL) is specifically designed for those seeking to improve their job skills through training and study. You do not need to start paying back the loan until one month after you stop [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pass Plus course</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 03:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Pass Plus course is designed give new drivers extra confidence on the roads. Pass Plus is a training course that is especially designed for new drivers. According to statistics, new drivers have an increased likelihood of having an accident within the first two years of passing their test because of their lack of driving [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Budgeting</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:10:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Make the most of your family&#8217;s money by budgeting effectively. It will help to plan ahead and negotiate with your debtors. Why budget? With an accurate budget, you&#8217;ll be able to cut out unnecessary expenses and save money, or stop running up big debts. If you already have debt problems, a budget will show you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Funding for adult education</title>
		<link>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/funding-for-adult-education/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 03:40:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You could get financial help towards the costs of your learning, and related costs like travel and childcare. You can also get impartial advice on help available from a learning advisor by phone and email. What sort of funding and financial support can I get? You could be eligible for funding which you don&#8217;t have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>College students now get paid</title>
		<link>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/get-paid-to-learn/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 01:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you decide to continue your education after 16, you can get help with the cost of your studies. There are many types of financial help available, but what you can get will depend on your personal circumstances. What you may be able to claim If you are under 19 and want to stay on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Deal for Lone Parents</title>
		<link>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/new-deal-for-lone-parents/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 01:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Deal for Lone Parents is a Government programme designed specifically to help lone parents who want to work. If you join this programme, you will get a trained New Deal for Lone Parents Personal Adviser.They are there to be your contact throughout the whole process and it is their job to: get to know [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Childcare Benefits</title>
		<link>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/childcare-benefits/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/childcare-benefits/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2007 23:36:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re going back to work and you&#8217;ve got children, you can get financial and practical help with childcare. From tax credits to flexible working arrangements, there&#8217;s lots of support available to make your life easier. Early years education All three and four year olds are entitled to up to five two-and-a-half hour daily sessions [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing childcare</title>
		<link>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/choosing-childcare/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2007 23:20:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Entrusting a stranger with your child is a big step, so before you choose childcare you may wish to do some research.Â  Ofsted registration All childminders and day-care providers including playgroups, pre-schools, private nurseries, crÃ¨ches and out-of-school clubs for under eights, must be registered by Ofsted Early Years (or in Wales, by the Care Standards [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to choose a school</title>
		<link>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/how-to-choose-a-school/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/how-to-choose-a-school/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2007 04:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finding out as much as you can will help you to make an informed decision about which schools to apply to. Ask yourself what you &#8211; and your child &#8211; need from a school, and start gathering information early. Getting information about schools There is lots of information available to help you find a school [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Industrial Injury Benefit</title>
		<link>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/industrial-injury-benefit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/industrial-injury-benefit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2007 02:46:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re ill or disabled because of an accident at work, you may be able to get Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit. Who is eligible? You may be able to claim Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit for accidents if: you were employed when the accident or event happened the work accident or event that caused your illness [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Incapacity Benefit medical examinations</title>
		<link>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/incapacity-benefit-medical-examinations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2007 01:12:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have been receiving Incapacity Benefit, you may be shocked to receive a letter requesting you to take a medical examination. These are to determine whether you are still incapable of working andÂ entitledÂ to receive the benefit.You should be notified at least 7 days in advance with the place and date of the examination. If [...]]]></description>
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		<title>State Pension Forecast</title>
		<link>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/state-pension-forecast/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/state-pension-forecast/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Feb 2007 13:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Worried about what you&#8217;ll get when you retire? A State Pension forecast will tell you in today&#8217;s money values. Anyone living in the UK who is more than 30 days away from State Pension age can apply for a forecast. You can request a forecast online or call the Future Pension Centre on 0845 300 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Paternity Leave</title>
		<link>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/paternity-leave/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/paternity-leave/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Feb 2007 01:31:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even Dads can get maternity pay these days. If you are a working dad-to-be you may qualify for up to two weeks paid leave. Statutory Paternity Pay is paid at the same rate as statutory maternity pay. You can claim Â£108.85 or 90% of your average weekly earnings whichever is higher. To qualify for paternity [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maternity Benefits</title>
		<link>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/maternity-benefits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Feb 2007 00:31:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are pregnant there are a range of benefits you can claim.Depending on your circumstances should be able to claim either Statutory Maternity Pay, Maternity Allowance, Income Support or Incapacity Benefit. Statutory Maternity Pay If you have been working for the same employer for at least 26 weeks andÂ paying National Insurance you can get [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Carers Allowance</title>
		<link>http://www.ukadvice.org.uk/carers-allowance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2007 23:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you care for a disabled person, you could be getting around Â£50 weekly allowance. Carers Allowance is paid to people who look after someone who is disabled. You don&#8217;t have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for. Providing you satisfy the following conditions then you qualify: You must be [...]]]></description>
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