Latest articles by Katie Williams
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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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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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Nationwide: House price growth slows but remains resilient
The annual rate of house price growth slowed from 4.7% to 4.1% in January, according to Nationwide’s House Price Index
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What is the state pension age and when will you get yours?
The state pension age has been rising as people live longer. When will it next go up and will you still be working in your 70s?
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What does Rachel Reeves’s plan for growth mean for UK investors?
Rachel Reeves says she is going “further and faster” to kickstart the UK economy, but investors are unlikely to be persuaded
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What are shareholder voting rights and why do they matter?
If you hold shares in a company, the chances are they’ll come with voting rights. But how do you exercise your right to vote? And is your fund manager taking it seriously?
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DeepSeek: Chinese chatbot sends shockwaves through US stock market
China’s launch of a cheaper, more efficient version of ChatGPT could challenge Silicon Valley’s dominance in the AI race
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Could you become an ISA millionaire by 2031?
Hargreaves Lansdown says the number of ISA millionaires on its platform has increased by almost 700% over the past seven years. We reveal the top funds they invested in and how you could reach millionaire status by 2031.
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What would Trump’s tariffs mean for investors?
Markets reacted positively last week after Trump dialled down his tone on tariffs – but what would another trade war mean for investors?
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House price affordability improves, but average first-time buyer still paying five times salary
Nationwide has reported a “modest improvement” in house price affordability over the past year, with wages outstripping house price growth, but challenges remain.
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How to file a tax return
As the 31 January deadline approaches, we run through how to file a tax return and answer some frequently asked questions
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Should you invest in Netflix?
Netflix opened almost 15% higher today (22 January) after the company beat revenue expectations and smashed subscriber forecasts. Should you invest in the streaming giant?
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Inheritance tax receipts surge 10% – HMRC on track for another record year
HMRC collected £6.3 billion in inheritance tax during the first nine months of the tax year – £600 million more than the same period a year ago
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Bitcoin hits a record high as Donald Trump inaugurated
Bitcoin surged to around $109,000 as Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second term as president, but has since fallen back slightly. Is it a case of “tulip fever” or should investors consider the asset?
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Triple lock alternatives: will the government reform the state pension?
It is loved by pensioners but expensive for the taxpayer. We look at some triple lock alternatives.
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Gilt yields soar to highest level since 2008: what it means for your finances
Live News and analysis as spiking gilt yields threaten to derail chancellor Rachel Reeves' spending plans
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