Vaishali Varu
Vaishali has a background in personal finance and a passion for helping people manage their finances. As a staff writer for MoneyWeek, Vaishali covers the latest news, trends and insights on property, savings and ISAs.
She also has bylines for the U.S. personal finance site Kiplinger.com and Ideal Home, GoodTo, inews, The Week and the Leicester Mercury.
Before joining MoneyWeek, Vaishali worked in marketing and copywriting for small businesses. Away from her desk, Vaishali likes to travel, socialise and cook homely favourites.
Latest articles by Vaishali Varu
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The best offers for switching banks – get up to £200 free cash
Features The best offers for switching banks are starting to disappear. The top deal currently offers up to £175 – are you eligible and how do you switch current accounts?
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What is David Beckham's net worth?
What is David Beckham’s net worth, how did he make his millions off the pitch and could he be in the running to be England’s next manager?
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Millions of unclaimed Premium Bond prizes. Could some be yours?
More than £84 million sits in unclaimed Premium Bond prizes. Could some of this money be yours? Here's how to find out.
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The best cash ISAs – July 2024
Savings Easy access and fixed ISA rates are now at their highest since 2009. Here are the best cash ISAs on the market today
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Best regular savings accounts – get up to 8%
Savings With regular savings accounts you can now earn as much as 8%. If you’re looking to stash small amounts away each month, we list the accounts worth looking at.
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Best easy access savings accounts, July 2024 – earn up to 5.2%
Savings Easy access savings accounts now offer inflation-busting rates, but they won't last for long. We look at the best rates in the market now
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts, July 2024 – earn up to 5.16%
Savings Earn up to 5.16% on one-year fixed savings accounts. We have all the best deals available now
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Best savings rates – July 2024
Savings Here are the best savings rates on the market. With interest rates frozen for the seventh time, lenders are dropping their rates.
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What is Kim Kardashian’s net worth?
What is Kim Kardashian’s net worth and is she a billionaire? Find out how she went from a reality star to respected businesswoman
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Banking complaints hit highest level in a decade
The number of customers unhappy with banking services has hit a 10-year high, according to the Financial Ombudsman Service
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Who is the richest person in the world?
The top five richest people in the world have a combined net worth of $1,044 billion. Who takes the crown for the richest person in the world?
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Revealed: most popular London locations for property buyers
Looking to buy a house in London? We reveal the top London locations in the capital tempting prospective buyers away from their original locations of choice
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Revealed: the cheapest day to buy car insurance
Car insurance costs have soared by almost 50% for some drivers. But this one trick could save you hundreds. We reveal the cheapest day to buy car insurance
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Premium Bonds alternatives that turn savings into winnings
Still waiting on Agent Million to knock on your door? Consider these Premium Bonds alternatives for your portfolio.
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Link launches 14 new banking hubs as over 1,000 banks shut doors
The ATM network is set to open 14 more banking hubs to fill the void of high-street branch closures. Is one opening near you and can you use banking hubs?
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July Premium Bond winners – did you bag the £1m jackpot?
NS&I has revealed two lucky millionaires in the July draw. Did you win and how can you check for prizes?
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What is Robbie Williams’ net worth?
What is Robbie Williams’ net worth and how did the singer diversify his income?
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How to save money when booking a luxury cruise
The cost of booking a cruise has nearly doubled compared with pre-pandemic levels. Try these top tips to cut the costs and still enjoy luxury at sea
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Revealed: the luckiest Premium Bond areas in the UK – do you live in one?
NS&I has made 532 millionaires over 30 years. What UK area has been the luckiest for Premium Bond holders, and do Premium Bonds remain worthy of your cash?
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New TSB bank switching deal launches with extra perks – should you move banks?
TSB is offering a host of perks alongside its new bank switching bonus. Are they worth it to move to TSB?
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June Premium Bond winners – did you become a millionaire?
Two lucky Premium Bond winners have bagged the £1million jackpot. Did you win and how do you check for prizes?
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NS&I launches new one-year fixed British Savings Bonds – are they any good?
NS&I has quietly launched new one-year fixed savings accounts under its British Savings Bonds. Are you eligible to open an account and are the returns competitive?
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Santander returns with £175 switching bonus – should you move banks?
Santander has reappeared with a bank switching incentive offering £175 if you switch your current account to one of its packaged bank accounts. Are the Santander account perks any good?
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Rare coins worth £1,500 – do you own one?
A rare 50p London Olympics coin with a small defect recently sold at auction for £1,500. How can you spot these faulty coins and how much could you get for them?
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