
Katie Williams
Katie has a background in investment writing and is interested in everything to do with personal finance, politics, and investing. She enjoys translating complex topics into easy-to-understand stories to help people make the most of their money.
Katie believes investing shouldn’t be complicated, and that demystifying it can help normal people improve their lives.
Before joining the MoneyWeek team, Katie worked as an investment writer at Invesco, a global asset management firm. She joined the company as a graduate in 2019. While there, she wrote about the global economy, bond markets, alternative investments and UK equities.
Katie loves writing and studied English at the University of Cambridge. Outside of work, she enjoys going to the theatre, reading novels, travelling and trying new restaurants with friends.
Latest articles by Katie Williams
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How do ISA millionaires invest – and could you become one by 2032?
Hargreaves Lansdown says that their ISA millionaires invest regularly and early, with a preference for active funds. We reveal the top funds they invested in – and how much you would already need in your portfolio to join the club by 2032.
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Pension tax refunds: how to get your money back if you have been overcharged
Over £1.4 billion has been reclaimed in pension tax overpayments since 2015. Could you be due a refund?
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Should you invest in UK dividend stocks?
UK dividends totalled £14 billion in the first quarter, falling 4.6% annually but still beating expectations. Which sectors were the top payers, and will Trump’s tariffs prompt cuts?
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Should you invest in Tesla?
Tesla shares still look expensive, despite plunging 48% in recent months
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Can Donald Trump fire Jay Powell – and what do his threats mean for investors?
Donald Trump has been vocal in his criticism of Jerome "Jay" Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve. What do his threats to fire him mean for markets and investors?
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Is investing in AIM still worth it after IHT clampdown?
HMRC expects to rake in £110 million a year from upcoming inheritance tax changes on AIM shares. The tax relief will be cut from April 2026, meaning you could find yourself paying 20% in inheritance tax.
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10 ways to cut your capital gains tax bill
Higher capital gains tax rates now have to be factored into our annual financial planning – but these 10 steps could help you cut your bill
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Should you invest in chocolate stocks this Easter?
High cocoa prices and Trump’s tariffs could leave a bitter taste in the mouth of chocolate companies this Easter. Should you give chocolate stocks a swerve – or are they a good consumer staple for your portfolio?
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Live: UK inflation slowed by more than expected in March
Live report Reporting and analysis on March's UK inflation report from the expert team at MoneyWeek. The inflation reading came in lower than analysts had forecast.
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Avoid the pensioner tax trap – six ways to reduce your tax bill in retirement
The full new state pension rose by £470 a year from April, but with income tax thresholds still frozen, you could find yourself giving more away to the taxman. We look at ways to cut your bill.
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ISAs vs pensions – which is better for retirement?
Pensions are more tax-efficient overall but ISAs offer greater flexibility. Which is the best option as you save for retirement?
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RICS: No spring boost for housing market amid stamp duty deadline and trade tensions
Higher stamp duty costs and nervousness about Trump’s tariffs have caused activity in the property market to slow
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Will the Bank of England cut interest rates by 50 bps in response to Trump’s tariffs?
The Monetary Policy Committee could opt for a larger-than-usual cut in May, as Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten to pour cold water on economic growth
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Will Trump’s tariffs send inflation to a new high?
Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs sent global stock markets into freefall, but what impact will they have on inflation?
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Junior stocks and shares ISAs beat cash ISAs – should you invest for your child?
New analysis shows a representative junior stocks and shares ISA returned £13,300 more than a junior cash ISA over an 18-year period, when adjusted for inflation
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Money tips as one tax year ends and another begins
The 2024/25 tax year ended on 5 April, and a new tax year has now begun. What does it mean for your finances?
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Early-bird ISA investors £34,000 better off over a decade
When it comes to investing with a stocks and shares ISA, getting your finances in order at the start of the new tax year is a better strategy than leaving things until the eleventh hour
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What are tariffs and what do they mean for your money?
Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs have caused a global stock market crash. What are tariffs, why are they bad news for markets, and what do they mean for your money?
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April price hikes – which household bills are going up this spring?
Households will be hit with a series of bill increases from this month across everything from council tax to energy. How big are the hikes and are there ways to save money?
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Top funds to add to your ISA or SIPP before the end of the tax year
Last-minute ISA or SIPP investors have until 5 April to use up their annual allowances. Which funds do the experts think are best?
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How much stamp duty will I pay in 2025?
Stamp duty thresholds will drop at midnight tonight (31 March), potentially adding thousands to the cost of moving house. Are there ways to manage the hike?
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Households face council tax hikes of up to 9.99% – how much more will you pay this year?
Council tax bills will rise in almost all areas from tomorrow, 1 April. We reveal the local authorities slapping on extra costs
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Rachel Reeves faces £23 billion capital gains tax “black hole” – will she be forced to look elsewhere?
The fiscal watchdog has downgraded its forecast for capital gains tax revenues, leaving chancellor Rachel Reeves with £23 billion less than previously expected
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Auto stocks plunge as Trump announces 25% tariffs
Donald Trump’s latest tariffs will apply to cars and automobile parts coming into the US – but American companies and consumers will feel the effects too
By Katie Williams Published