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 cash ISAs – November 2024
Savings The best cash ISAs can help you make the most of your tax-free savings. Here are the top easy-access and fixed ISA rates to grow your money
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Best savings rates – November 2024
Savings Here are the best savings rates on the market. With interest rates cut for the first time in more than four years, lenders are dropping their rates
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Best easy access savings accounts, November 2024 – earn up to 5%
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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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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The best one-year fixed savings accounts, November 2024 – earn up to 4.8%
Savings Earn up to 4.8% on one-year fixed savings accounts. We have all the best deals available now
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Who is the richest person in the world?
Who takes the crown for the richest person in the world? It’s a title that keeps changing owners. Who’s top of the rich list?
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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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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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Santander launches £150 bank account switch deal
High street giant Santander is offering you £150 if you move your current account to it. Who can get it and how?
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The best offers for switching banks – get up to £200 free cash
The best bank switching offers are making a comeback. The top deal currently offers up to £200 – are you eligible and how do you switch current accounts?
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When should I put my heating on? Is there a ‘best’ time?
Advice Is there a right time to put the heating on and should you just leave it on low all day to save money on heating?
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Premium Bond winners – who won the November £1 million jackpot?
NS&I unveils November’s Premium Bond winners. Who bagged the jackpot and what other prizes are on offer?
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How to check for Premium Bonds
It's worth knowing how to check for Premium Bonds when the monthly NS&I prize draw is announced, or if you have cash in any unclaimed prizes
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What is Steven Bartlett’s net worth?
Who is Steven Bartlett and how did he become a millionaire at the age of 26?
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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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Lloyds Bank launches £200 bank switch deal as competition between the top banks heats up
Lloyds Bank is giving new customers £200 to bank with them. The offer comes hot on the heels of Nationwide’s £175 switch deal, creating competition between two of the biggest current account providers. But which deal is better and should you move banks?
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Premium Bond winners – who drew the October £1 million jackpot?
NS&I unveils October’s Premium Bond Winners. Who bagged the £1million jackpot and what other prizes are on offer?
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What is David Beckham's net worth?
David Beckham’s net worth comes from being a sporting legend and making millions off the pitch through brand deals and football investments
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What is Selena Gomez’s net worth?
What is Selena Gomez’s net worth? From her Disney days to her lucrative beauty brand, here’s how Selena Gomez became one of the youngest billionaires in the world
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Premium Bond alternatives: As rates fall, are savings prize draws a good option?
If you’re looking for a Premium Bond alternative, a prize draw might be an option, with one offering up to £100,000.
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Hilton Hotels launches loyalty debit cards – are they any good?
Hilton Hotels has launched new hotel debit cards. How do they work and are they good for travel abroad?
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How many ISAs can you have?
New ISA rules mean savers can hold multiple ISAs of the same type. But is this change available to all ISA holders? We look at how many ISAs you can have in the current tax year
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Link to launch 15 new banking hubs as over 6,000 high-street banks shut doors
The ATM network is set to open 15 new banking hubs to fill the void after a raft of high-street bank closures, the FCA has announced. Is one opening near you?
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Lloyds Bank Group closures to hit nearly 300 in 2025
Lloyds Bank Group is to close its doors to another 55 branches next year. Which ones are closing?
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