Latest articles by Ruth Emery
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Nationwide will start paying the £100 Fairer Share bonus next week – do you qualify?
More than four million Nationwide customers will get the £100 Fairer Share payment. Who is eligible, and when will you receive the bonus?
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Neil Woodford launches investment service with fees of up to £67 a month
W4.0 is an “information and investment strategy research platform” that gives direct access to former star fund manager Neil Woodford’s stockpicking strategies. How will it work exactly?
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Retail bond paying 7.5% launches – should you buy it?
A new bond from care village operator Belong looks eye-catching but how do retail bonds work, and what are the risks?
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When is the Spending Review – and what could be announced?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing some difficult choices in the upcoming Spending Review, which will be unveiled on Wednesday. We look at what could be announced.
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M&S announces return of online orders
Shoppers had been unable to place orders on the M&S website for six weeks following a cyberattack, with the company facing losses of hundreds of millions
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How to get an ISA and SIPP cashback bonus
Tips Here are the best pension and ISA transfer offers, with some providers giving away as much as £2,000 in cashback for opening or transferring an account
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Car finance claims: Supreme Court to deliver verdict on compensation next month
The Financial Conduct Authority is considering how a motor finance compensation scheme would work ahead of the court judgment
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Expats lose out on £26,000 in state pension over 15 years
More than 450,000 pensioners who retire abroad have their state pension “frozen” when they leave the UK. We explain how the policy works and which countries are affected
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Interest on late income tax payments soars to £513 million as HMRC hikes interest rate to its highest level since 2007
Those paying their tax bill late have been hit with millions of pounds of interest by HMRC since 2020. We explain how the interest rate works and what it means for your tax bill
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Millions of shoppers can claim up to £70 compensation – do you qualify?
Millions of shoppers will be able to claim their share of a £200 million settlement from Mastercard. We explain who's eligible, how the process will work, and when you could get the money
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How are Premium Bonds prize winners notified – and who is Agent Million?
We look at how Premium Bonds winners are notified and how the winnings get paid. Plus, who is Agent Million?
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18 tips to cut your car insurance premiums
Tips Average car insurance premiums have fallen to a two-year low, following sky-high bills in 2023. We highlight clever tips to reduce your costs further
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Are you missing out on Pension Credit? How to claim the benefit worth £4,300 a year
News The number of Pension Credit claims has soared in the past year but thousands of eligible households are still failing to apply. We explain who qualifies for Pension Credit and how to apply
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The best shares to hold for perks and freebies
Features Some companies still offer shareholders perks and discounts. Here are some of our favourites
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What is the Ofgem energy price cap and what does it mean for your bills?
Energy bills rose by 6.4% this April, but will fall by 7% in July when the new Ofgem energy price cap comes into effect. What exactly is the cap?
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Angela Rayner secret tax memo to Rachel Reeves: could these tax hikes become a reality?
As details emerge of a memo sent by Rayner to Reeves calling for a £4 billion tax raid on savers and investors, experts fear some of them might make an appearance in the Autumn Budget
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Chase to launch its first ever credit card next month
Chase bank has been piloting its first-ever credit card to select employees and customers since November, but will roll it out to all customers from June, MoneyWeek can reveal. While the bank has become popular for current and savings accounts, will its credit offering be just as favoured?
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Six out of 10 retirees who accessed a pension didn’t use Pension Wise - how does the guidance service work?
Many pension savers don’t bother using the free government-backed service Pension Wise. So, how does it work, and could it be useful for you?
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How to do a mid-retirement MOT
You may have heard of a midlife MOT, but experts say a mid-retirement MOT is also essential to ensure your finances are on track and your pension savings last as long as you do
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Heat pump rules are changing: how to reduce the cost of installation
Tips The rules around installing a heat pump will change on 29 May, making it easier for some homeowners. We look at how much a heat pump costs, how the £7,500 government grant works, and other discounts available
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Is an inflation-linked annuity or a level annuity better value?
What makes more sense as a retirement plan: an inflation-linked annuity or a level annuity?
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What happens to your pension if you retire abroad?
Thousands of wealthy individuals are leaving the UK to avoid higher taxes. We look at what happens to your pension if you retire abroad.
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How to set up a pension if you're self-employed
Features Three-quarters of self-employed workers are not paying into a pension, meaning millions of people could be woefully unprepared for retirement. We explain the different pension options and reveal the best providers
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How many ISAs can I have?
New ISA rules mean savers can open and pay into multiple ISAs of the same type. But is this change available to everyone? We look at how many ISAs you can have in the current tax year
