Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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Easy-access savings vs regular savings – where is your money better off?Regular savings accounts often have high headline interest rates, but there are often limits on how much you can put into the accounts. Is your money better off in easy-access savings?
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How to gift Premium BondsCould Premium Bonds be the gift that keeps on giving? We look at how to buy them for a child.
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How to get your finances in order before you dieGetting your finances in order before you die can give you peace of mind and make sure your money goes to who you want it to.
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When is the Autumn Budget and what should you expect?The new chancellor, John Healey, will present his first Autumn Budget later this year. When is it, and what will the fiscal event include?
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Number of ISA millionaires hits new record high with top 25 pots worth an average £12 millionThere are now almost 8,000 ISA millionaires in the UK, as historic stock market returns have rewarded patient investors. How can you join the club?
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The best and worst UK regions for buy-to-let landlordsBuy-to-lets have become less attractive in recent years due to high property prices and increased regulation. But there are still some areas where landlords can realise high rental yields.
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The key October self-assessment tax return deadlines to rememberThere are two important dates for self-assessment taxpayers to remember in October. We explain them and why they matter
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Alternatives to Premium Bonds: What other savings prize draws are there?If you’re looking for an alternative to Premium Bonds, a different prize draw could be an option, with one offering a grand prize of £50,000
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Are you eligible for the £25 Cold Weather Payment? How to checkMillions of people could be eligible for Cold Weather Payments during the winter. We explain who qualifies and how to check if a payment is due
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How HENRYs can protect their wealthA six-figure salary sounds like a lot, but for a growing group of HENRYs – standing for high earner, not rich yet – the income isn’t stretching as far as they want. What can HENRYs do to keep more of their money?
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ISA transfer offers available now – can you get up to £10,000 cashback?Tips ISA and SIPP providers are giving away as much as £10,000 in cashback for transferring an account. We list the best deals on the market right now.
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Winter Fuel Payment eligibility rules explainedAdvice The Winter Fuel Payment is worth up to £300 and can help cover extra heating bills over the colder months. Here’s how it works and who is eligible.
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Pensioners withdraw a record £22 billion in tax-free lump sums – beware of the risksPensioners may have taken tax-free lump sums from their pension pots in the last tax year to pre-empt potential tax changes in the 2025 Autumn Budget that never materialised. When should and shouldn’t you take a lump sum?
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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff in 2026?Millions of people’s energy bills jumped in October and prices are set to go even higher in early 2027. Is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff?
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Is NS&I safe?National Savings and Investments (NS&I) is popular for its Premium Bonds and savings products. But how safe is it?
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Will AI safety concerns hinder spending?Podcast Hacks by AI agents have dominated the news in recent weeks, but despite the bad press, there are still opportunities in the AI boom, says Jessica Inskip.
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State pension triple lock to be scrapped in 2030Labour will scrap the state pension triple lock in April 2030 to fund a new free social care service, prime minister Andy Burnham has announced.
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Diesel prices reach all-time high at almost £2 a litre – how much will a full tank cost you now?Diesel prices in the UK have reached an all-time high this week. How can you find the cheapest deal?
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Could high pension fees cost you money in retirement?High fees can erode your pension pot, putting a dent in your retirement spending power.
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Warm Home Discount offers £150 off energy bills – what is it and who can get it?The Warm Home Discount is paid by the government to some households to help them keep the heating on during the winter. How exactly does the scheme work and who is eligible?
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Buy-to-let vs stock market: Which one could give you better growth?Being a landlord and investing in the stock market are two popular ways of growing your money in the long term – but which provides the best growth?
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Why can’t you leave your pension in a will? How to pass on your pensionYou can leave your private pension wealth to your loved ones after you die, but you can’t put it in your will. We look at how to pass on your pension.
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Live: Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75%. The move was in line with expert forecasts.
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Do you face a triple blow on your uninvested cash? What new ISA rules will mean for youNew ISA reforms coming into force in April 2027 will disincentivise holding uninvested cash in a stocks and shares ISA. Are you at risk of a cash trap?
