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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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Cheapest Quality Street, Heroes, Roses and Celebrations Christmas 2026 choc tubs - which is the best value?

Cheapest Quality Street, Heroes, Roses and Celebrations Christmas 2026 choc tubs - which is the best value?

Christmas chocolate treats are set to be more expensive this year. Get the best value by comparing the prices of tub favourites such as Quality Street, Celebrations, Heroes and Roses at supermarkets including Tesco and Asda.

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Pension Credit days out: Cheap and £1 attractions for October half-term

Pension Credit days out: Cheap and £1 attractions for October half-term

If you're looking after grandchildren over October half term and claim Pension Credit you can get a day out at top attractions across the UK for next to nothing. We round up the full list of venues offering discounts.

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Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Aldi Christmas toy sale dates and best deals to grab now

Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Aldi Christmas toy sale dates and best deals to grab now

Don't wait until Black Friday to stock up on your Christmas presents, some of the biggest retailers including Tesco and Morrisons are already offering major deals on the best toys for kids with Aldi and Lidl to launch soon.

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Lidl Plus Points can now be swapped for rewards including money-off coupons and selected products, giving shoppers the opportunity to save on food bills. Here is what you can get.

Lidl Plus Points can now be swapped for rewards including money-off coupons and selected products, giving shoppers the opportunity to save on food bills. Here is what you can get.

Lidl Plus Points can now be swapped for rewards including money-off coupons and selected products, giving shoppers the opportunity to save on food bills. Here is what you can get.

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Universal Credit and benefit payment dates October 2026: When will DWP money show in your account?

Universal Credit and benefit payment dates October 2026: When will DWP money show in your account?

Check when DWP will pay Universal Credit, PIP, and other vital benefits in October. Plus, are you getting all the support you're entitled to?

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State Pension forecast: How to check for missing National Insurance contributions

State Pension forecast: How to check for missing National Insurance contributions

Almost 7million adults have never checked their State Pension forecast. Here's how to check your NI record and what to do about missing contributions.

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