Latest
-
Is now a good time to sell a house?
The latest Middle East conflict may dampen demand in the housing market, making it crucial for sellers to be realistic about asking prices to attract interest
-
What is your personal inflation rate and how do you calculate it?
Inflation remains above the Bank of England's 2% target and could be set to rise, but faster price growth will affect people to differing degrees.
-
The tax risks for UK expats returning from Dubai
Wealthy Brits may have rushed to Dubai and other low tax jurisdictions to escape higher taxes in the UK but they could be hit with a tax bill if they return too soon
-
What to do with old £20 notes – how to exchange them
We explain what to do with old £20 and £50 notes as they are no longer legal tender in the UK — plus where you can exchange them for new polymer banknotes
-
What to consider when consolidating your ISA
Holding your stocks and shares ISA on one investment platform can be cheaper and more efficient but there are downsides
-
Will mortgage rates fall this year?
Hopes of lower mortgage rates in the coming weeks may be dashed by the latest Middle East conflict. Whether you're buying a home, remortgaging or you’re a buy-to-let landlord, we look at the outlook for mortgage rates this year and into 2026
-
What are ‘deprivation of assets’ care cost rules? – and how to stick to them
Care costs can average £66,000 a year or more, which can leave little over for an inheritance. But if you give your money away and still need paid-for care, HMRC can demand the cash back. We explain ‘deprivation of assets’ rules when it comes to paying for care.
-
159 – the three-digit number that could stop you from being scammed
Why 159 is a number everyone should know as it could stop scammers stealing from your bank account. But how does it work and when should you use it?
-
Is it still worth paying into a pension in your 60s?
What are the financial benefits of continuing to pay into a pension as you approach retirement age? In an exclusive analysis, we show the reality of pension saving into your 60s.
-
BrewDog investors have lost everything - are there better ways to back small firms?
The collapse of BrewDog has called into question how useful crowdfunding is as an investing strategy and whether there are better ways to profit from small firms and startups
-
Is now a good time to buy a house?
Interest rate cuts and booming housing supply may make it cheaper to get on the property ladder in 2026 but there are other factors to consider
-
Gender pensions gap widens – how women can boost their pension
Women are making do, on average, with just two thirds of the pension of a man, according to new analysis, as time out for caring exacerbates the gender pay gap and further widens the gender pension gap. We look at five ways women can boost their pension.
-
How to claim compensation for travel delays
As travellers experience disruption when flying to and from the UAE and the Middle East, we look at what compensation you can get if your flight is cancelled or delayed.
-
14 ways to save on your energy bill
Advice As the weather gets colder and bills rise, we outline 14 ways you can save on your energy bills
-
Do you face ‘double whammy’ inheritance tax blow? How to lessen the impact
Frozen tax thresholds and pensions falling within the scope of inheritance tax will drag thousands more estates into losing their residence nil-rate band, analysis suggests
-
Student loans debate: should you fund your child through university?
Graduates are complaining about their levels of student debt so should wealthy parents be helping them avoid student loans?
-
Pensions vs savings accounts: which is better for building wealth?
Savings accounts with inflation-beating interest rates are a safe place to grow your money, but could you get bigger gains by putting your cash into a pension?
-
ISA fund and trust picks for every type of investor – which could work for you?
Whether you’re an ISA investor seeking reliable returns, looking to add a bit more risk to your portfolio or are new to investing, MoneyWeek asked the experts for funds and investment trusts you could consider in 2026
-
How to avoid the savings interest tax trap
Millions of savers are being urged to look at ways to shelter their cash from the taxman as the tax burden on savings escalates
-
An experienced investor’s end of tax year checklist
The clock is ticking down before the end of the 2025/26 tax year, when any tax-free savings and investment allowances are lost. For experienced investors, though, the deadline for some tax-saving schemes is even earlier.
-
13 ways to get a tax-free income every year
Millions more people are paying income tax as a result of frozen thresholds. But there are still more than a dozen ways to generate an income legally without handing over any of it to HMRC.
-
Should you combine your pensions? Pros, cons and key checks
Combining your pensions into a single pot can make managing the money easier – and cheaper. But some old pensions have valuable features you won’t want to lose. We weigh up the pros and cons of consolidating your retirement funds.
-
What is a care fees annuity and how much does it cost?
How we will be cared for in our later years – and how much we are willing to pay for it – are conversations best had as early as possible. One option to cover the cost is a care fees annuity. We look at the pros and cons.
-
How to navigate the inheritance tax paperwork maze in nine clear steps
Families who cope best with inheritance tax (IHT) paperwork are those who plan ahead, say experts. We look at all documents you need to gather, regardless of whether you have an IHT bill to pay.
-
Should you get financial advice when organising care for an elderly relative?
A tiny proportion of over 45s get help planning elderly relatives’ care – but is financial advice worth the cost?
-
Pensioners with larger pots are driving record annuity sales – is now a good time to buy an annuity?
Fewer annuities were sold last year but of the people who did buy them, more used bigger pension pots, according to the latest data. Should you buy an annuity?
-
Making Tax Digital: what is it and who does it affect?
Sole traders and landlords will have to start reporting their earnings digitally on a quarterly basis to HMRC from this April – here is what you need to know
-
Best cards for travel abroad
Advice We weigh up the best cards for travel, whether you’re going on holiday or you go abroad regularly
-
Top reasons homeowners use equity release to access £4 trillion housing wealth
The equity release market grew 11% in 2025, according to the latest data, as the over 55s rushed to make use of the trillions of pounds tied up in their homes. Here’s what they did with the money.
