Latest articles by Katie Williams
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How to invest in gold
There are a number of ways you can invest in gold – from buying the yellow metal directly to investing in a gold ETF or buying gold-mining stocks. We look at the pros and cons of each strategy.
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What is your personal inflation rate and how do you calculate it?
UK inflation crept up in October driven by higher energy costs, hitting 2.3%. But did your personal inflation rate rise by more or less than the national average?
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5 ways to reduce your tax bill in retirement
The state pension is set to rise by another £470 next April, but with income tax thresholds still frozen, you could find yourself giving more away to the taxman. Can you reduce your tax bill in retirement?
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CPI vs RPI inflation: what is the difference between ONS measures?
The Office for National Statistics calculates CPI, RPI and CPIH each month. What are they and what do they reveal about UK inflation?
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UK inflation rises to 2.3% driven by higher energy bills
Report Reporting on October's inflation report. Full coverage as it happened from the team at MoneyWeek.
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House prices rise 2.9% – will the recovery continue?
House prices grew by 2.9% on an annual basis in September. Will Budget policies and ‘higher-for-longer’ rates dent the recovery?
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Inheritance tax: will you pay more after the Autumn Budget?
The government is already collecting a record amount of inheritance tax. Will changes in the Autumn Budget send death duties even higher?
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Pension warning: one in five don’t know how much is going into their pension
How to check your pension contributions and why it matters
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Burberry reveals turnaround plan – should you invest in luxury stocks?
Burberry unveiled a new strategy this morning after reporting a pre-tax loss of £80 million. Will the stock come back into fashion and should you invest in luxury goods companies?
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Chase to cut savings rate after base rate reduction – is it still a best-buy?
Chase’s popular saver is linked to the base rate, meaning its rate will come down this week after the Bank of England’s recent move. Is it still a best-buy account?
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Bitcoin hits a record high – should you buy or sell?
Bitcoin has surpassed $80,000 in the wake of Donald Trump’s election win. Is it a case of “tulip fever” or should investors consider the asset?
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75% – MPC meeting
Reporting from the Monetary Policy Committee November meeting. Full coverage, as it happened, from the team at MoneyWeek.
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How ‘Bed & ISA’ could save you £15,000 over a decade
Moving your investments into a tax-free wrapper through ‘Bed & ISA’ transactions could save you thousands over the long run by cutting your tax bill
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University tuition fees will rise to £9,535 next year – what does it mean for you?
The tuition fee hike has angered many students, not to mention their parents and grandparents who often help with financial support. But will it make a difference to how much you repay in the long run?
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Should you invest in Tesla?
The past 12 months have been patchy for the e-vehicle manufacturer. Should you buy, sell or hold on to your Tesla stock?
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How do you file a tax return and when is the best time to do it?
If you haven't already posted your paper tax return, you are too late to hit the 31 October deadline. File online instead to avoid a penalty.
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How have investment markets responded to the Autumn Budget?
Markets were calm while Reeves delivered her Budget speech, but turned sour in the aftermath as investors digested the full implications of her fiscal plans
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Autumn Budget: Stamp duty hike on second homes spells bad news for landlords
The stamp duty surcharge on second homes will rise from 3% to 5% in “another nail in the coffin” for buy-to-let landlords
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Free childcare support: what you’re entitled to and how to apply
Parents are now entitled to 15 hours of free childcare per week once their child turns nine months old – and the allowance will double next year. How do you apply?
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What has Labour said about stamp duty?
Critics say stamp duty is clogging up the property market, but the chancellor is unlikely to address it in her Budget
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Can I cash in my pension early?
High living costs could make you wonder whether it's worth cashing in your pension early, but it might not be a good idea.
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Dividend payouts drop – does the UK still offer a good income opportunity?
UK dividend growth in the third quarter was “more encouraging than the figures suggest”. Should you invest in UK equities?
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Seven tax-saving tips, seven days before the Autumn Budget
There’s only a week to go before chancellor Rachel Reeves appears in front of 11 Downing Street with that little red box. We share seven sensible tips to prepare your finances
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Inheritance tax receipts surge 10% in final figures before Autumn Budget
Inheritance tax receipts are on track for another record year. Should you act now to beat a potential Budget clampdown on IHT rules?
