Money Saving Roundup

In the UK, if a person dies and leaves behinds assets worth more than £325,000, their estate will be subject to inheritance tax. Inheritance tax is affecting more and more people, due in part to rising house prices. If you are concerned about your loved ones being hit with a huge inheritance tax bill, there are a number of things you can do to reduce its impact. Read more about inheritance tax.

Haggling shouldn't be scary - it OK to do it and many big name stores will give you a discount with a little bit of persuasion. Read more about how to haggle here.

Do you have any idea what your credit score is? Have you checked your credit report lately? Find out why you should in this article.

Can I claim compensation for a cancelled train?

Have you ever been late for work because your train was running late? Have you ever missed an important appointment because your train was cancelled? Situations like this can be extremely frustrating. Luckily, there are rules in place that require the train company to pay compensation to their passengers if a train arrives over an hour late. If a train is cancelled, you are entitled to a full refund.

Understand what your rights are can get confusing, however Gladstone Brookes Money Club have published an excellent article which makes it simple.

Read "Claiming compensation for a late or cancelled train"

Experian Credit Report - Free for 30 days

Your credit report is one of your greatest weapons when it comes to improving your credit score and getting accepted by lenders. If you've ever felt the frustration of being declined for a bank loan, credit card, mortgage or a phone contract, then viewing your credit report can help you see where the problem is and what you can do to improve your situation.

Many companies charge a monthly fee for accessing your credit report, however Experian are currently offering a 30-day free trial. The free trial will include:

• Unlimited access to your Experian Credit Report & Score
• Expert advice on improving your credit rating
• Help finding finance deals that suit your credit rating

It's free, and it could be just the thing you need to get your finances back on track - so what have you got to lose?

More info about credit scores here.

The facts about life insurance

Buying life insurance can be tricky. How much cover do you need? Are you covered against serious illness or injuries? Who will the money go to, how quickly can they access it, and is it subject to inheritance tax? What types of cover are available?

Life assurance is a big deal, and it's important that you get it right. But without the help of an expensive financial advisor, it can be difficult. Luckily there is plenty of freely available information on-line - if you know where to look that is. There is a brilliant guide to life insurance here, and another very good article here.