Latest articles by Katie Williams
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HMRC to rake in bumper £10.4 billion from tax on savings
With interest rates at a 16-year high, how can you shield your savings from the taxman?
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Where will Apple stock be in five years?
Apple left a sour taste at the start of the year, but the past two months have been sweeter. Should you buy Apple shares?
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Amnesty International slams Shein IPO as a "badge of shame" for the London Stock Exchange
Shein’s rumoured IPO on the London Stock Exchange has prompted criticism from human rights organisations. Will you invest?
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Nursing home costs could leave a £200k hole in your pension
More than half of those aged 80 and over need some form of social care, research suggests. Will your pension stretch to nursing home costs?
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Seven things you need to know, seven days before the general election
With just a week to go until the general election, here’s what you need to know before you go to the ballot box.
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Renting in retirement: how much do you need in your pension pot?
As many as 3.6 million households could be renting in retirement by 2041, research suggests. How much do you need to save?
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Nvidia shares lose 16% – technical blip or cause for concern?
Nvidia’s stock has experienced a sharp sell-off in recent days. Is the chipmaker overvalued?
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How will the general election impact renters and buy-to-let landlords?
Housing is in focus this election season. How will renters and buy-to-let landlords be impacted by each party’s policies?
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Inheritance tax receipts continue to surge, now 17% higher
Inheritance tax receipts are on track for another record high, as they start the new tax year 17% higher than the same period a year ago. Can you cut your bill and give less to the taxman?
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How to invest in the UK stock market this election season – and is it worth it?
We look at whether the UK stock market presents a good investment opportunity. Plus, which funds can help you access it?
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Inflation back to Bank of England target – what does it mean for you?
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) slowed again in May, hitting the Bank of England’s inflation target for the first time in almost three years. When will interest rates go down?
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Tesla shareholders approve pay deal in referendum on Musk’s leadership
Tesla shareholders voted in favour of Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay deal – the largest in US history. What lies ahead for Tesla?
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RICS: No spring boost for UK housing market as interest rates remain high
Confidence in the UK housing market is “beginning to ebb”, according to the latest survey from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Is now a good time to buy or sell a house?
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GDP: UK economy stalled in April
The UK economy experienced no GDP growth in April thanks to wet weather. What does it mean for interest rates and the election?
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Nvidia stock split: what it means for investors
Chipmaker giant Nvidia carried out a 10-1 stock split on Friday. How has this impacted its share price and is now a good time to invest?
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Wage growth remains sticky – what it means for interest rates
The latest UK wage growth figures showed no slowdown compared with last month’s report. Is it the nail in the coffin for a June interest rate cut?
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Childcare policies: what the general election could mean for parents
Labour and the Conservatives have announced a string of policies to win votes from parents – from free childcare hours to a higher child benefit cap.
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Five key pensions decisions for the next government
The grey vote is a valuable thing – and pension giveaways have been in focus this election season. But the next government is going to have to make some difficult decisions.
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Private school fees: how to plan financially
Private school fees have soared – and Labour has promised to introduce VAT. Here are three steps you can take to plan financially.
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Where to invest: most popular regions and asset classes right now
Fixed income and global equities proved popular with investors in April, as interest rate cuts hover on the horizon.
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Nvidia overtakes Apple as world’s second biggest company – should you invest?
The chipmaker continues to soar. How long until Nvidia overtakes Microsoft and should you invest in its stock?
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Three UK investment sectors to watch this election season
UK equity investors are asking themselves what the 4 July general election could mean for different investment sectors. Here’s three you should watch
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King Charles banknotes enter circulation – here's how to get them
Banknotes featuring King Charles III are here. What do they look like, and what will happen to your old banknotes featuring the late Queen?
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Chase boosts easy-access saver but axes current account interest rate
Chase has introduced a new bonus rate on its easy-access savings account, making it one of the best products on the market. But is the bank cutting benefits elsewhere?
