Latest articles by Katie Williams
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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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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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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?
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Higher rates are disappearing – should you fix your savings?
Fixed savings rates have dropped to their lowest levels in over a year. Should you fix your savings now ahead of a potential base rate cut in November?
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Which taxes could go up in the Autumn Budget?
Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her first Budget on 30 October – and Keir Starmer has warned it will be painful. Which taxes could go up?
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Should you invest in China?
China is one of the world’s most remarkable growth stories, but its economy has been plagued by a property market crisis and weak consumer confidence in recent years. Does it still merit investor consideration?
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What is the Budget and when is it announced?
Labour will deliver its first Budget in over 14 years this month and Keir Starmer has warned it will be “painful”. For those too embarrassed to ask: what is the Budget and what time is it announced?
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Inflation drops below Bank of England target for first time in over three years
UK inflation slowed to 1.7% in September, boosting the chance of a more aggressive approach to interest rate cuts from the Bank of England
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Wage growth slows again – will interest rates fall in November?
Wage growth has fallen to the slowest rate in more than two years, suggesting the labour market is cooling. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate has fallen but is unlikely to complicate the picture for rate setters
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Winter Fuel Payment – what is it and who can get it?
Advice With energy bills rising again, we look at who can get the Winter Fuel Payment, how it works, and how to apply
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Chase slashes its easy-access savings rate – is it time to switch?
The Chase easy-access savings account has proved popular with savers thanks to its competitive rate and bonus deals. But, as the rate has dropped, has it lost its charm?
