Latest articles by Sam Walker
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‘Why I have ditched my Help to Buy ISA for cash savings and the stock market’
Without the 25% bonus, my Help to Buy ISA is effectively redundant, says MoneyWeek writer Sam Walker.
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Boost for over 100,000 families on Child Benefit as new HMRC payment system rolled out
Thousands of households will no longer have to pay the dreaded High Income Child Benefit Charge through self-assessment
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Key money dates for 2026
We run through the key dates and big money changes coming up in 2026 that could affect your financial health
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Ovo Energy, British Gas, Octopus Energy: which are the best and worst energy suppliers?
Citizens Advice has ranked 16 energy suppliers for customer service but which one has been crowned the best and which one is the worst?
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How gifting money this Christmas could lower your inheritance tax bill
Cash is an easy and quick present to give over Christmas – and it could protect some of your estate from the taxman down the line
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£100 contactless card limit to be lifted
Consumers will be able to set their own contactless limits from March 2026, under new rules from the Financial Conduct Authority
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UK interest rates: Bank of England lowers rates to 3.75%
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%
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ISA guide: everything you need to know for the 2025/26 tax year
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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CPI vs RPI inflation: what is the difference between ONS measures?
The Office for National Statistics calculates CPI, RPI and CPIH each month. What are they and what do they reveal about UK inflation?
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HSBC promises to keep all of its bank branches open until 2027
HSBC has extended its branch promise meaning all 327 of its branches will remain open until at least 2027
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Rightmove: Asking prices set to rise 2% in 2026 after post-Budget market rebound
Buyers and sellers who held off in anticipation of the Budget will come back to the market and contribute to asking prices increasing next year, according to Rightmove
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Football fans issued warning over ticket scams ahead of 2026 World Cup
Santander customers lost more to football scams in the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, when total losses surged due to the Euros
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How much should I have in emergency savings?
One in five have less than £1,000 in emergency savings, leaving them vulnerable to unexpected costs. How much should you have in your rainy day fund?
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FCA launching targeted support to help savers with complex financial decisions
The regulator wants to help you get to grips with investing and pension planning. Here’s how its new targeted support framework will help you
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Top 10 locations for buyers and renters revealed
London is crowned as the most popular location for renters and buyers, despite rising costs. But where else are house hunters heading to?
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My 6.5% Nationwide regular saver is due to mature - what are my options?
Nationwide’s 6.5% regular saver is due to mature for those who opened one last year. Here is what you can do now to make the most of your savings
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How much would it cost you to buy a house in Great Britain's happiest places?
Average asking prices for a property in the happiest place in Britain are below the national average
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Can I cash in my pension early?
High living costs and rising taxes could make you wonder whether it's worth cashing in your pension early, but it might not be a good idea.
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300,000 remote workers to miss out on working from home tax relief
Thousands of workers forced to work from home will no longer benefit from the working from home tax relief next year. How will it affect you?
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December 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
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Rachel Reeves confirms ‘workaround’ for pensioners facing tax bill on state pension
As the full new state pension looks set to breach the tax-free personal allowance within years, the government has said anyone on just a state pension won’t have to pay income tax on the payment until the end of this parliament
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Zoopla: House prices in southern England drop for first time in 18 months
House buyers could benefit from a fall in prices, triggered by a rumoured ‘property tax’ prior to the Budget, as Zoopla revealed lower prices for the first time in 18 months
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Will NS&I boost Premium Bonds prize fund rate? Why it could rise soon
NS&I now has a net financing target of £13 billion for the 2025/26 financial year
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How the ‘Reeves Freeze’ on income tax thresholds could cost you up to £1,300
The income tax threshold freeze will rake in an extra £12 billion by 2031, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility
