Latest articles by Katie Williams
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6 ways to save on rail tickets
Tips Train fares have gone up, but there are ways to cut costs.
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UK banking stocks: what’s the latest this results season, and are they worth a look?
All five major UK banks released their annual results in February, reporting profit increases. But the sector has long been unloved by investors. Are UK banking stocks hidden gems, or better avoided?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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?
