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Will mortgage rates fall this year?
The mortgage price war may be over in a blow for borrowers. 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
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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
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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?
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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?
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to get an ISA and SIPP cashback bonus
Tips Here are the best pension and ISA transfer offers, with some providers giving away as much as £2,000 in cashback for transferring an account
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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.
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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.
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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?
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How the gender pay gap adds to the pension gap
The gender pay gap currently stands at 12.8%, the equivalent of £2,548 a year for the average woman worker, according to analysis by the TUC union, hurting how much women can typically save for retirement. We look at five ways women can boost their pension.
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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?
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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
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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
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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.
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The best UK investment platforms for beginners
MoneyWeek has selected its pick of the best UK investment platforms for beginners looking to step into the investing world for the first time
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'I can't afford to pay my tax bill, what help can I get from HMRC?'
Ahead of the self-assessment tax return deadline, we explain what happens if you can't afford to pay HMRC your tax bill.
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What is your personal inflation rate and how do you calculate it?
Inflation in the UK has been consistently above the 2% target since late 2024, but the high price growth will affect people to differing degrees.
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Redundancy on the rise – how to manage a sudden drop in income
Unemployment and redundancies are higher than a year ago, new figures show. We look at how to protect your finances if you face a sudden loss of income.
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What is the ideal time to spend on the property market? How you could risk losing thousands
Time on the housing market matters – get an offer too quickly or too slowly and you’ll often find you have to settle for less than the asking price. What is the ideal time for a property to spend on the market?
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Six steps business owners should consider before April inheritance tax relief change
New limits to inheritance tax-free allowances are coming in from the Spring that affect business owners. Those looking to sell or transfer their assets into a trust before the changes need to act now
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How to get the best travel money rates
We explain where to find the best travel money rates so you can get the most bang for your buck when you’re on holiday.
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Taxpayers told to check capital gains tax return or risk penalty after rate changes
With the self-assessment deadline just three weeks away, taxpayers who need to report capital gains should take extra care to avoid a penalty after recent changes, accountants have warned. Here’s how.
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Is now a good time to sell a house?
Activity in the housing market has picked up following a lull in the wake of stamp duty changes, but sellers may need to be realistic when setting an asking price
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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
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10 easy moves to save you money before the end of the 2025/26 tax year
Tips The end of the 2025/26 tax year is fast approaching. Here’s what you can do now to make the most of tax breaks and allowances before they disappear on 5 April
