Latest articles by Katie Williams
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How do Premium Bonds work?
This popular savings product from NS&I operates differently to a typical account. We look at how Premium Bonds work.
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Widow’s warning: Are you missing out on up to £11,000 in inherited state pension?
If your late spouse built up contributions under the old state pension, you could be entitled to inherit a portion of it. What are the rules and are you eligible?
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Nationwide: House prices rise for sixth month in a row, but stamp duty changes loom
House prices continued to rise in February, but stamp duty changes and new affordability pressures could create headwinds later this year
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Tesla sales plummet 45% in Europe – what does it mean for investors?
Tesla's sales are off to a dismal start in Europe in 2025. Is Elon Musk’s politics to blame and should you sell your Tesla shares?
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Waspi threatens government with legal action over refused compensation
Women affected by changes to their state pension age have threatened the government with legal action after it refused to pay out compensation of up to £10.5 billion
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Spot the Dog: £67bn in underperforming funds revealed
Around 137 funds consistently underperformed their benchmark, BestInvest's Spot the Dog report finds. Which funds are in the doghouse?
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Best inflation-beating savings accounts as millions miss out on competitive deals
We explore the savings accounts that can best protect your money from inflation
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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 by more than expected to 3%
The rate of UK inflation rose by more than expected in January to 3%, up from 2.5% in December. Analysts had been expecting a reading of 2.8%. Read the latest analysis from MoneyWeek.
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UK inflation: Consumer Prices Index release dates
When is the next Consumer Prices Index report and what is the outlook for inflation?
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Managing your money in retirement – 4 golden rules to follow to avoid a shortfall
We look at how to manage your money in retirement, after research suggests retirees are at risk of depleting their pension pots a decade too soon due to the “lottery effect”
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How to prepare for retirement: eight questions to consider
You have probably been saving for retirement for most of your working life, but what are the main considerations before taking the plunge? We look at how to prepare for retirement
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UK equities experience confidence surge as investors sour on the US
Investors are warming up to UK equities as the domestic market starts to look like a place of relative calm
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Trump tariffs: market reaction and what it means for your money
MoneyWeek's analysis of February's tariff announcements, as they happened.
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The 62 UK areas where you could be priced out of using your Lifetime ISA
Saving for your first home in Croydon, Ealing, Brent or any one of these other locations? You could be at risk of being priced out of using your Lifetime ISA
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Cash ISAs: why it could be your last chance to grab 5% tax-free savings
Savers using a cash ISA could face a double-whammy of interest rate cuts and tax reforms from April. Should you act now?
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
In its latest forecast, the Bank of England said UK inflation could rise to 3.7% later this year. Is this a cause for concern?
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How much stamp duty will I pay in 2025?
Stamp duty thresholds will revert to their original levels in April, which could add thousands to the cost of moving house. How much stamp duty will you have to pay in 2025?
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6 ways to reduce your tax bill in retirement
The full new state pension will rise by another £470 in April, but with income tax thresholds still frozen, you could find yourself giving more away to the taxman. We look at ways you can cut your bill.
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Is a Lifetime ISA worth it? How LISAs work and key rules
Analysis What is a Lifetime ISA and how much could the government bonus boost your savings by? We look at the perks and the pitfalls. Are LISAs worth it?
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The financial benefits of getting married – should you say 'I do'?
Marriage may be on your mind as Valentine’s Day approaches but fewer couples are getting hitched. There are legal, financial and tax privileges you could be giving up by not saying ‘I do’ – we look at the financial benefits of getting married
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Starling Bank to scrap 3.25% interest rate from popular current account within days
Starling is to remove the generous 3.25% it pays on current accounts from next week – what does this mean for customers and should you move?
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5%: full updates and analysis
The Bank of England voted to reduce the base rate by 25 basis points at the first MPC meeting of the year on 6 February. Full coverage as it happened from the team at MoneyWeek.
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Which house price index is the best?
Features There are at least five indices measuring house prices. But which house price index is the best?
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