
Ruth Emery
Ruth is an award-winning financial journalist with more than 15 years' experience of working on national newspapers, websites and specialist magazines.
She is passionate about helping people feel more confident about their finances. She was previously editor of Times Money Mentor, and prior to that was deputy Money editor at The Sunday Times.
A multi-award winning journalist, Ruth started her career on a pensions magazine at the FT Group, and has also worked at Money Observer and Money Advice Service.
Outside of work, she is a mum to two young children, while also serving as a magistrate and an NHS volunteer.
Latest articles by Ruth Emery
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What is the state pension age and when will you get yours?
Does the recently-launched State Pension Age Review mean it could rise faster in future? We look at when the age is next scheduled to go up, and whether people could have to wait until their 70s, or even 80th birthday, to claim their state pension
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Over-50s savings accounts - what’s on offer and are they any good?
As Saga gets ready to launch an over-50 savings product with NatWest later this year, we look at what accounts for older savers are already on the market
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Rents outpace mortgages with 21% rise over three years
Renters have seen a bigger increase in their monthly housing costs since 2022 than mortgaged homeowners, according to Zoopla
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Government revives Pensions Commission to tackle retirement savings crisis
Almost half of working-age adults save nothing into a pension. We look at why tomorrow’s pensioners are on track to be poorer than today’s
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State pension age review launched – could it rise faster in future?
The government has announced a review of the state pension age, after it warned of a “retirement crisis” and revived the Pensions Commission to boost pension savings
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Don’t miss 31 July ‘payment on account’ tax deadline
Many self-employed people have a second tax payment deadline. With an 8.25% interest charge on late payments, it’s important to pay your bill on time
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Beware the savings tax trap: millions of savers face paying tax on their interest
More than two million people face paying tax on their cash savings, up from about 650,000 three years ago. We outline clever ways to shelter your cash from the taxman
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St James’s Place confirms new fees – what it means for customers
The UK’s largest wealth manager is replacing its “opaque” and “complex” pricing structure. We explain the new charges, and when they will kick in
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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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Workplace pension schemes: how do defined benefit schemes differ from defined contribution ones?
Explainer UK workplace pension schemes come in two forms: defined benefit and defined contribution. But what's the difference between them?
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How to make your pension ethical
Advice Many people want to ensure the way they spend and invest their money has a positive impact on the planet, and that includes saving for retirement. But how do you make your pension as ethical as possible?
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Rachel Reeves announces permanent 95% mortgage guarantee scheme
Mortgages offered through the scheme will mean first-time buyers and home movers can buy a home with a deposit of just 5%
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Did you get the £100 Nationwide bonus? Here’s how to check
Nationwide finished paying its £100 Fairer Share bonus last week. We explain what to do if you didn’t get it but think you’re eligible
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Thousands of estates are sitting unclaimed in the UK – is your family name on the list?
More than 5,700 unclaimed estates are on a government list waiting to be found by living relatives. We take a look at the list, and explain how to make a claim
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How to earn over 4% on your cash… using a stocks and shares ISA
Savers worried about a potential cut to the cash ISA limit could shield their money from the taxman using a money market fund in a stocks and shares ISA. We explain how
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City bosses call for stamp duty on shares to be scrapped to save UK stock market
Hargreaves Lansdown, IG, AJ Bell, Bestinvest and Interactive Investor - along with business lobby group CBI - are calling on the government to take urgent action to encourage people to invest in the UK stock market
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How much state pension will I get?
There are several things that determine how much state pension you'll get when you hit state pension age. Here's how to work out your entitlement
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Will mortgage rates fall this year?
Mortgage rates have tumbled over the past few months. Whether you're buying a home, remortgaging or a buy-to-let landlord, we look at the outlook for mortgage rates this year
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Best investing apps
Looking for an easy-to-use app to help you start investing, keep track of your portfolio or make trades on the go? We round up the best investing apps
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Inheritance tax refunds: how to claim money back if asset prices fall
Families make 18,000 reclaims for overpaid inheritance tax in three years, often due to a decline in property prices. We explain how to claim an IHT refund
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M&S confirms when retailer will be “fully online” again
Online shopping at Marks & Spencer is expected to be "fully on" soon as it recovers from a cyber attack. Should you invest in the retailer?
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What is the Ofgem energy price cap and what does it mean for your bills?
Energy bills fell by 7% on 1 July when the new Ofgem price cap came into effect. What exactly is the cap?
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What Santander’s takeover of TSB means for customers
Santander is set to buy rival TSB for £2.65 billion. What does it mean for customers, and could we see the TSB brand disappear from the high street?
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IFS: Ditch the triple lock and promise never to means-test the state pension
As part of a blueprint to make us richer in retirement, the Institute for Fiscal Studies is urging the government to reform the state pension and hike pension contributions for high earners
By Ruth Emery Published