
Laura Miller
Laura Miller is an experienced financial and business journalist. Formerly on staff at the Daily Telegraph, her freelance work now appears in the money pages of all the national newspapers. She endeavours to make money issues easy to understand for everyone, and to do justice to the people who regularly trust her to tell their stories. She lives by the sea in Aberystwyth. You can find her tweeting @thatlaurawrites
Latest articles by Laura Miller
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Should you defer your state pension and stay in work?
We’re living longer, healthier lives – it could make sense to defer your state pension and continue working. We look at how it works, and the pros and cons.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Bank with Sainsbury’s? NatWest is taking over – why you may need to act
Customers with large savings in both Sainsbury’s Bank and NatWest accounts could lose important financial protections after the change
By Laura Miller Published
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Millions hitting retirement with just £3,650 a year – here’s how much you really need
Millions of Britons face retiring with far less private pension income than they will need in retirement. We explain how much you need to retire
By Laura Miller Published
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The UK areas with the highest and lowest council tax burden
London residents are less impacted by council tax compared to other parts of the UK, new data shows
By Laura Miller Published
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Equity release jumps 32% amid growing inheritance tax concerns
Homeowners have unlocked millions of pounds in housing wealth so far in 2025. Could it help reduce inheritance tax liabilities?
By Laura Miller Published
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Are Premium Bonds worth it? Two-thirds of holders have never won a prize
More than 14 million Premium Bonds holders have never won despite increases in the number of prizes worth £50 and £100
By Laura Miller Published
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Property wealth in hands of over 60s hits record level
Over 60s property owners are estimated to be sitting on a record £2.89 trillion of net housing wealth, according to the latest data from property firm Savills, and they are showing little signs of wanting to downsize
By Laura Miller Published
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DWP announces small pension pot shake-up – could you get £1,000 retirement savings boost?
If you have old pension pots, you risk paying high fees or losing track of them. We look at what the government's small pensions pot consolidator plan could mean for you
By Laura Miller Last updated
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How much tax do I pay on investments?
Are you worried about taxes biting into your profits? We explain how much you’ll pay and look at ways to keep more of what you earn through investing
By Laura Miller Published
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Inheritance tax receipts surge by 10% – can you reduce your IHT liabilities?
Bereaved families are paying more than ever in inheritance tax, but there are some ways to reduce your bill.
By Laura Miller Published