24 key money moments to mark in your diary for the year ahead

dailyrecord.co.uk:

The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh financial start, despite these challenging times of record-breaking inflation and soaring energy bills.

The key to planning for the next 12 months is to be aware of notable financial events and add them to your calendar in advance so you know what to expect and when.The UK Government recently announced further cost of living support for 2023/24, however, no details have been released yet on delivery dates for the £900 means-tested payment, £150 disability payment or the £300 payment for pensioner households.

It is presumed the support will come later in the year, similar to this year’s support.Helen Morrissey, senior pensions and retirement analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown has compiled a list of important dates including tax return deadlines, pension dashboards, State Pension age review and benefits uprating.

We have also included key dates for payments unique to Scotland.Ms Morrissey said: “2022 has been a bruising year for our finances with spiralling inflation putting pressure on our budgets.