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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Three fund ideas for your stocks and shares ISA
If you have yet to maximise this year’s £20,000 ISA allowance, here are some funds worth considering.
By Katie Williams Published
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Nikkei 225 reaches record high: should you invest in Japan?
Japanese equities have soared to an all-time high. But do they still offer good value and should you invest?
By Katie Williams Published
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Overseas investors show interest in Currys, but are UK stocks still worth buying?
News UK investors are snubbing home-grown stocks, but international investors continue to show interest – most recently in Currys, the UK electrical goods retailer. We look at whether they’re worth buying.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Rightmove: asking prices go up 0.9% in January
Mortgage rates remain high, but confidence appears to be returning to the housing market, with the latest Rightmove house price index data showing asking prices went up in January 2024.
By Katie Williams Published
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Barclays to acquire Tesco Bank – here’s what you need to know if you’re a customer
The £600 million deal will include Tesco Bank’s credit card, loan and savings business. We explain what it means if you’re a customer – and some things to keep an eye on in the coming months.
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The financial benefits of getting married - should you say 'I do'?
Fewer couples are opting for marriage, particularly among the younger generations. But what legal, financial and tax privileges could you be giving up when you ditch getting hitched? We look at the financial benefits of getting married
By Katie Williams Published
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Could you face an unexpected tax bill for interest earned on your children’s savings?
Only a fifth of parents understand the tax rules for interest earned on their children’s savings. Here is how to reduce your potential bill and avoid penalties.
By Katie Williams Published
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Cash is king this ISA season - but what else do investors like?
Investors took advantage of higher interest rates, adding money market funds and individual gilts to their ISAs in January. Tracker funds and UK income also proved popular. Here’s where investors are putting their money this ISA season
By Katie Williams Published
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February 2024 Premium Bond winners – have you bagged the £1m jackpot?
Two Premium Bond holders begin February as millionaires. Find out if you’re one of them and what other prizes are up for grabs in this month’s draw.
By Katie Williams Published
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NS&I squeezes the rate on new green savings bonds – is it any good?
NS&I has released the seventh issue of its green savings bonds, but slashed the rate on the three-year fixed-term bond from 3.95% to 2.95% – which begs the question, is going green too expensive?
By Katie Williams Published