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Lana Clements

Lana Clements.

Editor in chief at thinkmoney

She has been a consumer money journalist for more than 15 years, covering everything from mortgages and insurance to the weekly food shop and the summer holiday costs. Her work has appeared in The Sun, The Daily Express online, Yahoo Finance, as well as the Daily Mail. In 2019 she won the Headline Money Award for Mortgage Journalist of The Year (B2B) as well as story of the year (B2B) for an expose on NatWest's mortgage policy towards tenants on benefits.

When she’s not penning financial stories, she’s drinking iced strawberry matchas and being a busy mum to two young children.

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Supermarket Christmas savings schemes 2026: Tesco, Sainsbury's and Iceland bonuses

Supermarket Christmas savings schemes 2026: Tesco, Sainsbury's and Iceland bonuses

Big supermarkets are offering ways to boost your Christmas budget. Here's what Tesco, Iceland and Sainsbury's are offering.

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Tesco makes big Clubcard change with shoppers now able to collect points with 500 extra brands

Tesco makes big Clubcard change with shoppers now able to collect points with 500 extra brands

Tesco Clubcard members can now collect points when shopping with more than 500 additional brands, including Nike, Boden and Ticketmaster, as the supermarket expands ways customers can earn rewards.

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How to find lost pensions as 3 million pots worth £6k left unclaimed

How to find lost pensions as 3 million pots worth £6k left unclaimed

ost track of an old workplace pension? Find out how to trace lost pension pots, check whether you have money waiting and contact previous pension providers.

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Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility expanded: Can you get cheaper train travel?

Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility expanded: Can you get cheaper train travel?

More people could now qualify for a Disabled Persons Railcard. The railcard gives eligible passengers one-third off most train fares for themselves and one accompanying adult. Here's what you need to know about eligibility.

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DWP Christmas Bonus 2026: Who gets the £10 payment and when is it paid?

DWP Christmas Bonus 2026: Who gets the £10 payment and when is it paid?

Millions of people receiving certain benefits will receive the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) Christmas Bonus in 2026. The one-off, tax-free payment is worth £10 and is designed to provide a little extra money towards the cost of Christmas. Here's what you need to know.

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Thousands feared to miss out on Carer's Credit worth £7,000 in State Pension income  – check if you're eligible

Thousands feared to miss out on Carer's Credit worth £7,000 in State Pension income – check if you're eligible

Applications for Carer's Credit have soared from 420 in 2010/11 to 6,770 in 2024/25, but many more unpaid carers could still be missing out on National Insurance credits that help protect their State Pension.

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