Latest articles by Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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How to check your council tax band
Tips Thousands of homeowners continue to overpay for council tax because they are on wrong band. We look at how to check your council tax band and whether you could save thousands with a few simple steps
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US election: Trump is back - what does it mean for your money?
Trump is back, but what does his election victory mean for your money and which stocks are tipped to do well?
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Autumn Budget 2024: updates and full analysis
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first Budget in almost 15 years on 30 October. Full coverage as it happened from the team at MoneyWeek.
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A Budget for recovery and growth - but who will foot the bill?
Rachel Reeves wants to plug the £22 billion black hole that Labour says it inherited from the Conservatives. Will today’s Budget do that and who will pay for it?
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National Living Wage rises by 6.7%
News Millions of workers will get a pay boost next year following an increase National Living Wage
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A voyage of discovery: Seven Seas Grandeur cruise
Kalpana Fitzpatrick hops aboard the Seven Seas Grandeur cruise ship for a taste of the high life at sea
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UK inflation falls to slowest rate in over three years
Report The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) slowed to 1.7% in September. Read analysis and updates from the team at MoneyWeek.
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The rush for gold coins - investors rush to buy the gold metal as prices rise ahead of potential CGT changes
Gold prices hit a record high this week, but are investors also buying more to reduce their tax liabilities?
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What is the Nikkei 225 and how can you trade in it?
Explainer The Nikkei 225 is Japan’s major stock market index.
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State pension underpayments: ombudsman to investigate underpayments for married women
Tens of thousands of married women pensioners could get back millions in state pension arrears following a campaign that has led to an ombudsman investigation for a number of cases
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Starling Bank slapped with £29 million fine over ‘shockingly lax’ financial crime controls
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Starling Bank £29 million over failings related to financial crime and its financial sanctions screenings
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What to do with old £20 notes – how to exchange old notes for new ones
Advice Old paper £20 and £50 notes are no longer legal tender. We explain what to do with your old banknotes and where to exchange them.
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Will Labour scrap the British ISA?
While it was the brainchild of the Conservatives, the British ISA received little love and now it seems Rachel Reeves may scrap the idea altogether. What does this mean for the ISA landscape?
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Managing your money in retirement - 5 golden rules to follow to avoid a shortfall
We look at the cash strategy you need to follow to manage your money in retirement, after research shows more than a third of retirees overspend
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Providers slash savings rates below 5% – Is it time to fix?
Since the base rate cut, savings providers have dropped rates drastically. So, should you fix your cash savings?
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Luxury in the Mediterranean: Parklane, Limassol
MoneyWeek Travel Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in Limassol - the perfect upbeat retreat for a luxurious Mediterranean escape to Cyprus, says Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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Labour scraps Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners
Rachel Reeves is to remove Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners in a bid to plug the £22bn funding gap left behind by the Conservatives. Who is affected?
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Revolut finally bags a UK banking licence – what's next for the fintech?
Revolut has finally been granted a UK banking licence following three years of negotiations with the regulator
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State pension errors for mothers - thousands of cases remain unreviewed with underpayments exceeding £500 million
The DWP has made little progress reviewing state pension errors affecting mothers - with only 0.25% of the 194,000 cases looked at. Could you be owed money?
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Investing in cosmetics: How TikTok tweens and beauty queens are helping lipstick stocks
Could these cosmetic and luxury stocks deliver you gorgeous returns? Kalpana Fitzpatrick looks at the beauty brands and cosmetic stocks worth adding to your portfolio as they continue to grow among TikTok stars and beauty obsessed teens
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Can Labour heal Britain?
The new prime minister has work to do, but can his party really fix broken Britain?
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UK interest rates are frozen at 5.25%. Is it a wake-up call for cash savers?
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25%, but we could see a base rate cut in the summer. Are cash hoarders about to miss the boat to lock in high yield on their money?
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Why you should not sell in May
Sell in May is a strategy commonly applied to avoid poor returns - but does the theory still stand strong in 2024 or is it simply a fool's game, says Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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Retirees cash out small pension pots, FCA figures reveal
Retirees raid pension pots and fall out of love with annuities, FCA data shows. Should you take money out from your pension pot?
