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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April 2024 Premium Bond winners – did you bag the £1m jackpot?
NS&I has unveiled two lucky millionaires in the April draw. Have you won any Premium Bonds and how can you check for prizes?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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What is Elon Musk's net worth?
Analysis Elon Musk is the enigmatic billionaire behind Tesla, Space X and most recently, Twitter. But how did he make his fortune?
By Jacob Wolinsky Last updated
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What can we expect from the NS&I British Savings Bond?
NS&I’s new British Savings Bond will launch next month. What will it look like, what sort of interest rate could it pay, and how will it compare to the rest of the savings market?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Hargreaves Lansdown bumps up cash ISA with £25 cashback - does it beat the wider ISA market?
Just days before the end of the tax year, Hargreaves Lansdown has launched a £25 bonus for those who open a cash ISA on its savings platform. Does the bonus make it a competitive rate, and are you eligible for the cashback?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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IHT receipts on track to hit a record high this financial year
The taxman is set to take £6.8 billion in inheritance tax between April 2023 and February 2024 after no reform was announced in the Spring Budget
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Over 1,000 ways to beat inflation: here’s where to put your cash now
As inflation falls to 3.4%, there are now more than 1,000 savings accounts that beat inflation giving you a stronger return on cash
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Santander brings back £185 bank switch bonus
Santander is the latest bank to join the switching incentives market with £185 on offer when you switch to its current account. Is it enough to entice new customers and are you eligible?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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4 ETFs for your stocks and shares ISA
As ETFs grow in popularity, here are four funds to add to your stocks and shares ISA before 5 April
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Rightmove: Asking prices show its biggest rise in 10 months
Asking prices continue to hike as more buyers take to the property market, amid a slow 2023
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Whatsapp scams - how to protect yourself
WhatsApp scams are on the rise and victims could lose thousands to fraud. We look at the most common scams and how to protect yourself
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Chase introduces a base rate tracker to its saver- is the bank diluting its popular account benefits?
Chase is changing the way interest is calculated on its savings account. What does this mean for Chase account holders and does the app-based bank still stack up as a top buy?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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HSBC launches £220 bank switching deal - should you move banks?
HSBC is heating up the bank switching market with £220 up for grabs if you switch to its current account. But is the sweetener worth it and who can get it?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Chase changes its cashback rules- does the account remain a top buy?
The app-based bank is making changes to cashback on its current account. Does it still stack up as the best account on the market?
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Santander to cut top 5.2% easy-access saver rate - is now the time to switch?
Santander is set to drop its 5.2% best buy rate on its easy-access saver in May. We have all the details, plus is now a good time to switch savings accounts?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Halifax: House prices surge for the fifth consecutive month
The property market remains resilient as house prices grow for the fifth month in a row, latest Halifax data shows
By Vaishali Varu Published
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NS&I’s financing target will rise from April – what does this mean for Premium Bonds and its new savings bond?
The Spring Budget included NS&I’s new net financing target, as well as the launch of a British savings bond. What does this mean for Premium Bond holders and savers?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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The Bitcoin price has hit a record high - Should you buy or sell?
The value of Bitcoin has briefly passed the $69,000 mark. Why is Bitcoin rising and is now a good time to invest?
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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What could the Spring Budget mean for Premium Bonds?
The chancellor is set to announce NS&I’s net financing target for the new tax year. Which way is it likely to go and what will it mean for Premium Bond holders?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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March 2024 NS&I Premium Bond winners – check now to see what you've won
If you’re a Premium Bond holder, you can check from today (4 March) for any winnings from NS&I’s March 2024 Premium Bond draw
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Nationwide: House prices creep up for the first time in over a year
Nationwide’s latest house price index reveals property prices are finally rising. Will this pattern continue in 2024?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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March 2024 Premium Bond winners – have you become a millionaire?
Two Premium Bond holders have become millionaires in the March draw. How much have you won and how can you check your winnings?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Zoopla: Housing market rebound continues as buyer confidence returns
Falling mortgage rates and higher demand boost property sales. What’s in store for the housing market for the rest of the year?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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One-year savings accounts beat the Bank of England’s base rate - should you fix your cash?
Several savings providers have upped their one-year rates meaning you can now earn more than the bank rate for the first time in over a month. Is now a good time to fix?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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73,000 fewer Premium Bond prizes on offer from March as fund rate falls to 4.4%
NS&I is set to drop the prize fund rate on Premium Bonds to 4.4% from 1 March. What does this mean for prizes and are more rate cuts coming?
By Vaishali Varu Published