Latest articles by Ruth Emery
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5 UK pension changes you should know about in 2024
This year is shaping up to be a big one for pensions, with the Conservatives and Labour competing to attract pensioner votes. Here's how it will impact pension savers or retirees.
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ISA guide: everything you need to know for the 2024/25 tax year
In our ISA guide, we explain everything you need to know about ISAs: how they work, how much you can pay in, what investments you can hold, and how to transfer one.
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Five ISA changes that have come in with the new tax year 2024/25
ISAs have turned 25-years-old. To celebrate, several changes have come into force, bringing more flexibility and investment choices for savers.
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New tax year changes: how much will you have to pay in 2024/25?
The new tax year started on 6 April, 2024. We look at how taxes and allowances are changing and how they will affect you.
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4 tax tips for the Bank of Mum and Dad for the new tax year
If you are a parent or grandparent wishing to gift money in a tax-efficient way, here are a few tips to consider.
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Checklist: 10 easy moves to save you money before the end of the 2023/24 tax year
Tips The end of the 2023/24 tax year is fast approaching. We’ve put together an action plan so you can maximise valuable tax breaks and allowances before they disappear at midnight on 5 April
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Revealed: UK’s biggest ISAs stand at more than £11.6 million each
The top 25 ISAs are worth an average of £11,660,000 each, according to HMRC data - bigger than the country’s largest pension pot. We uncover the secrets of the ISA millionaires.
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Childcare crisis deepens as costs rise 7%
The availability of places at nurseries and childminders has worsened, while the average part-time nursery place for a child under two has increased to £158 a week
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Budget 2024: Child benefit to be paid to more families
The chancellor has announced that the high income child benefit charge will be overhauled, meaning thousands more families will be able to keep their child benefit. We explain what’s happening.
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Budget 2024: National Insurance cut, a new British ISA, and reform of the child benefit charge - here’s what has been announced
The chancellor has announced a host of changes, including cutting National Insurance again, and abolishing some tax reliefs. Here’s how the Budget will affect your finances.
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NatWest retail share offer could launch in June
The government could sell part of its stake in the high-street bank as early as the middle of this year. But are the shares worth it?
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Thousands of pensioners forced to claim back huge amounts in emergency tax
Some retirees are losing more than £50,000 in emergency tax when they withdraw money from their pensions, which then has to be clawed back from HMRC.
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Couples urged to apply for the marriage allowance before end of tax year
News Married couples and civil partners could save up to £252 a year in tax by claiming the allowance - and receive a backdated lump-sum payment worth more than £1,000.
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Nvidia becomes the fourth biggest company in the world - should you invest?
Chipmaker Nvidia is riding the AI wave, and has overtaken Alphabet and Amazon in terms of market capitalisation. Have new investors missed the boat, or will the share price soar higher?
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Waspi women: could they get £10,000 compensation under new bill?
Many women born in the 1950s got a raw deal due to the rising state pension age. The “Waspi” campaign group has been lobbying for compensation for years - we outline the journey so far, and whether they might finally receive some money.
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Which investment trusts could have made you £2 million in your ISA?
A total of 32 investment trusts would have made investors more than £1 million if they had put their ISA allowance in the same trust each year since 1999, with two growing to more than £2 million. We reveal the “ISA millionaire” trusts.
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Neil Woodford investors to get £230 million payout - with first payments by April
A High Court judge has approved a compensation scheme for investors trapped by the collapse of the Woodford Equity Income Fund. We explain how it will work.
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Barclays Smart Investor scraps £4 minimum monthly fee - how does it compare to its rivals?
Barclays has simplified the pricing structure on its investment platform. How do the costs stack up compared to Hargreaves Lansdown, Interactive Investor and others?
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Bereavement benefits: last day to claim backdated payment
Parents who were cohabiting when their partner died could be eligible for thousands of pounds in bereavement support payments. But you only have until the end of today (8 February) to claim, so you’ll need to act fast.
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Checklist: What to do if frozen tax thresholds put you in a higher tax bracket
The freeze on income tax bands will see millions dragged into higher rates of taxation. We explain what actions you need to take - plus some ways to save money.
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Shop price inflation slows to 18-month low
UK shop price inflation has dropped sharply, raising hopes that inflationary pressures are easing. We look at which items have seen the biggest slowdowns - and what it means for wider inflation figures and interest rates.
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Deflation risks on the horizon: what it means for your savings and investments
With the energy price cap forecast to fall this year, inflation could also drop sharply - and we may start fearing deflation. But what would deflation mean for interest rates, and your savings, mortgage and investments?
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What to do if you win the Premium Bond jackpot - or receive a large inheritance
Congratulations! You’ve received a big cash windfall. But what should you do with it? Save it, spend it, invest it, pay off the mortgage… It can feel overwhelming deciding what to do - we ask experts for their tips.
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HMRC crackdown on workers who earn extra income comes into force - what tax do you need to pay?
New rules have come into effect allowing the taxman to get a closer look at the extra income people are making through selling items online or renting out properties on Airbnb. We explain what it may mean for your tax bill.
