Latest articles by Katie Williams
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Eight ways to reduce your inheritance tax bill
The government has collected a record amount of inheritance tax in recent years – but these steps could help you cut your bill
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UK inflation rate rises to 2.6%: full analysis
The rate of inflation has risen for the second month in a row. Full coverage and analysis from the MoneyWeek team.
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Private school fees rise as VAT policy kicks in
Many schools hiked fees at the start of the academic year in September in anticipation of the VAT hike, which kicked in on 1 January
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Nationwide: house prices up 4.7% in 2024
House prices proved “surprisingly resilient” last year, says Nationwide. Will they continue to rise in 2025?
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Premium Bonds saver wins £1 million in first eligible draw - who else won?
NS&I has unveiled January’s Premium Bond winners. Who bagged the jackpot and what other prizes are on offer?
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How to gift Premium Bonds
Could Premium Bonds be the gift that keeps on giving? We look at how to buy them for a child.
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Most popular stocks and funds purchased in 2024
Some familiar favourites like Nvidia made it into the top stocks list this year, while others like MicroStrategy have benefitted from Bitcoin’s surge. We look at the most popular stocks and funds in 2024.
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FTSE 100 dividend forecast slips – should you buy UK equities?
Analysts have dialled back their FTSE 100 dividend forecasts, but UK equities could still offer an attractive yield overall
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House prices near record high as stamp duty hike looms
UK house prices have risen 3.4% over the past year. Is it being driven by a rush to beat April’s stamp duty hike?
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Can I cash in my pension early?
High living costs and rising taxes 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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Ofgem proposes new energy tariffs with low or no standing changes
Standing charges have invited public backlash as households battle high energy bills
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Millions of pension savers could get targeted support under new proposals
The proposals are part of the FCA’s attempt to tackle the advice gap, after 75% of savers admitted they don’t have a clear plan for their pension
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Investing for children this Christmas – five ideas
It might not come with a shiny ribbon, but an investment fund could be the gift that keeps on giving. We share five ideas if you are investing for children this Christmas.
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Water companies blocked from using customer money to pay bonuses – here's how to cut your water bill
The regulator has blocked three water companies from using billpayer money to pay £1.5 million in exec bonuses
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A junior ISA could turn your child’s pocket money into thousands of pounds
Persuading your child to put their pocket money in a junior ISA might be difficult, but the pennies could quickly grow into pounds – and teach them a valuable lesson about money
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Older savers dangerously unprepared for financial shocks in retirement
Most over-50s haven’t factored in the cost of care when planning for retirement, or other financial hurdles like long-term illness. We share four tips to boost your financial resilience.
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Cash hoarders take total UK savings to £2 trillion – why aren’t we investing?
Investment-shy Brits are hoarding huge amounts of cash in their savings accounts. We look at the case for saving versus investing.
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Will there be a Spring Budget in 2025?
A Treasury spokesperson told MoneyWeek that chancellor Rachel Reeves is “committed to one major fiscal event every year”. Does this mean no Spring Budget in 2025?
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Starling launches easy-access saver paying 4% – is it a best buy?
The digital challenger bank has launched its first easy-access savings account, available to current account customers. Is it competitive?
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Investors pulled £4.2bn from equity funds ahead of Budget tax raid
October was the third-worst month on record for fund flows, new figures show, as investors sold assets ahead of the Autumn Budget
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Bitcoin price hits $100,000 – should you buy into the crypto boom?
Crossing the $100,000 threshold is a landmark moment for the Bitcoin price, but is this high-risk asset a fool’s gold?
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Nationwide hikes FlexPlus current account fee by £5 a month – is it worth it?
Nationwide’s FlexPlus current account is a favourite with customers, but it’s worth checking whether you are taking advantage of the perks after the monthly fee went from £13 to £18
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NS&I slashes rate on British Savings Bonds – are they worth it?
The latest announcement from NS&I follows hot on the heels of a reduction to the Premium Bond prize rate
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Premium Bond winners – who won the December £1 million jackpot?
NS&I has unveiled December’s Premium Bond winners. Who bagged the jackpot and what other prizes are on offer?
