
Sam Walker
Sam has a background in personal finance writing, having spent more than three years working on the money desk at The Sun.
He has a particular interest and experience covering the housing market, savings and policy.
Sam believes in making personal finance subjects accessible to all, so people can make better decisions with their money.
He studied Hispanic Studies at the University of Nottingham, graduating in 2015.
Outside of work, Sam enjoys reading, cooking, travelling and taking part in the occasional park run!
Latest articles by Sam Walker
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Young workers exiting UK over tax and economic outlook concerns, warn wealth managers
Young professionals are scoping out cities and countries with lower tax burdens and a greater quality of life, according to wealth managers
By Sam Walker Published
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Over 1 million pay 45% rate of income tax as fiscal drag bites
Hundreds of thousands more people are being pushed into the additional rate tax band by fiscal drag
By Sam Walker Published
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How the housing market will look in five years
Savills has revised its five-year house price forecasts while the Land Registry has explained how using better technology will make it easier to buy and sell homes
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Pension tax-free lump sum warning as early withdrawal could cost savers £63,000
Savers could also be hit with income tax on money added to cash savings accounts
By Sam Walker Published
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Equity release jumps 4% amid growing inheritance tax concerns and sticky inflation
The amount of money withdrawn by equity release has increased, but the total number of plans has fallen
By Sam Walker Published
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November Premium Bonds winners announced – did you win £1 million?
Over 2.6 million historic Premium Bonds prizes are still waiting to be claimed, according to NS&I
By Sam Walker Published
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Nationwide HPI: UK property values climb as market steadies ahead of Budget
Monthly house prices grew by 0.3% following a 0.5% rise in September
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1.9 million owed £240 million in unclaimed energy credit – are you due a payout?
Energy regulator Ofgem is urging home movers to check if they’ve got credit stuck in old accounts
By Sam Walker Published
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How to boost your pension pot as 35% of UK over 50s face huge retirement savings gap
Over 50s are facing a later life with little to no funds - but there are steps you can take now to boost your pot.
By Sam Walker Published
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Scammers steal over £600 million from Brits - how to protect yourself
Fraud cases in the first half of the year surged by 17% compared to the same period in 2024. Is your money at risk?
By Sam Walker Published
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Investec enters cash ISA market with top rate for savers
The bank and wealth management group's new fixed-rate deal is one of the best on the market.
By Sam Walker Published
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UK house price growth slows amid Budget uncertainty
Annual house prices dropped in London while rising by only 0.1% month-on-month
By Sam Walker Published
