Latest articles by Laura Miller
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IHT receipts rose by almost an extra £100m in April – and the bills are only going up
Latest official figures show families paid £97 million more in inheritance tax than a year ago, as frozen thresholds mean higher bills
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UK house prices rose 6.4% over the past 12 months – will there be a property market surge?
The Land Registry house price index reveals the average property price reached £271,000 in March. Some experts think this could be a ‘new growth phase’
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Working from home could boost your pension pot by £160k
There are a number of reasons why working from home can make sense, but for those looking to boost their pension, remote working could help you do just that, adding thousands to your retirement income.
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HMRC slaps pensioners with record high surprise tax bills - do you owe the taxman money?
More than a million people face surprise tax bills by HMRC, including thousands of pensioners, as triple lock pushes more retirees into taxable income brackets
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Average earners now face £200,000 inheritance tax bill - how much will your estate owe?
‘Double whammy’ of inheritance tax changes means even the estates of those earning the average UK wage could face bills, not just the very wealthy
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How much do solar panels cost in the UK - and are they worth installing?
Solar panels are set to be at the forefront of the government’s plans to make the UK economy greener. But are they cost effective?
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New buy-now, pay-later rules to come into force. How will they protect you?
Consumers are set to gain stronger rights and clearer information in line with other types of credit ending the ‘Wild West’ of unregulated borrowing
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Inheritance tax could be due on the average property in just 10 years
Rising house prices and frozen tax thresholds could mean inheritance tax is payable on the average home from 2035
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Pension schemes pledge to ‘back British’ with £25 billion private markets investment
For pension savers, the commitment to invest in private assets could mean higher returns
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Half of UK homeowners will need to tap housing wealth to pay for retirement
Unlocking property wealth could inject £21 billion each year into UK economy by 2040, according to new research
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Pension savers face running out of money just 11 years into retirement
There’s a stark difference between the retirement income pension savers want and the amount they are set to have saved
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How to build your own ‘pot for life’ pension with a SIPP
Advice Self-invested personal pensions are just that – personal to you, not your workplace. You can have the same SIPP for life if you want. Here's how it works
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Most popular SIPP investments
Evidence suggests DIY pension investors are looking to strike a balance between stability and a few select growth opportunities. We look at the most popular SIPP investments right now.
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Single people will need £225k more in their pension pot
Searching for a moderate level of comfort in retirement? It’s a lot harder to achieve if you’re single, and you may need to add thousands more to get the retirement you want
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The best places to live in the UK – and how much they will cost you
Features Thinking of moving? Here are the best places to live in the UK and how much they will cost if you are buying.
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UK-US trade deal announced: US cuts tariffs on UK car imports to 10%
Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have announced a UK-US trade deal, but the US president has refused to lift baseline tariffs on most UK goods. What does it mean for the UK?
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How to use mid-caps to diversify from the US
Medium sized companies are overlooked by investors but could offer an attractive ‘sweet spot’. We consider the case for mid-caps amid market volatility.
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Regions lead with strongest annual house price growth – Halifax
House prices have remained ‘remarkably stable’ over the last six months, down by just £48, according to Halifax.
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Nationwide cuts rates on 16 popular savings accounts
Nationwide Building Society says the move is due to the February Bank of England base rate reduction
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How to boost your pension pot
Retirees report having £119,000 less in their pension than they had hoped – but there are ways to boost your pot now so you don’t have to sacrifice your retirement
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How Avios points work: how to collect and spend them
Avios points offer worthwhile rewards for the savvy traveller. We explain how to collect, keep track of, and make the most of your Avios points
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3 ways to work out if a stock is good value
The only thing you can really control in investing is the price you pay for an asset – but how can you tell if you’re getting a good deal when it comes to the price of a stock?
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Will I pay tax when I sell my house?
Selling a house is complicated enough but if capital gains tax is owed then the process can become much trickier and more expensive.
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Cryptoasset crackdown – Bitcoin, Ethereum and the rest finally face regulation
The government plans to introduce new cryptoasset rules to protect consumers and target scammers as 12% of UK adults now hold crypto
