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Three defence stocks set to flourish in an era of instability
A professional investor tells MoneyWeek where he’d put his money. Tom Bailey highlights three defence stocks that look promising.
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EasyJet shares are volatile but enticingly cheap
The EasyJet group has shrugged off the cost-of-living crisis, restarted dividends and shares look good value.
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More than a third of eligible households fail to claim Pension Credit - how to make sure you don’t miss out on up to £3,900 a year
Features An estimated 880,000 pensioners are missing out on Pension Credit, worth £3,900 on average. It also unlocks other benefits such as cold weather payments. help with NHS costs and the £300 cost of living payment. We explain who is eligible (you may be surprised) and how to claim it
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Best savings accounts – November 2023
Savings With interest rates up, savings accounts are starting to look interesting again. Here are the best savings accounts on the market today
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Best regular savings accounts up to 8% – November 2023
Savings Looking to stash small amounts away each month? With regular savings accounts you can now earn as much as 8%. We list the ones worth looking at.
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The fallout from the war on landlords
Investors fleeing the market and the rise in rents are affecting us all.
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Eight small-cap trusts to bet on
Funds investing in market minnows are out of favour, but the cycle will turn. Here are the best bets.
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I wish I knew what EBITDA was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Money Masterclass It's a clunky acronym, but what is Ebitda (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) and what is it used for?
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Five things not to put in a will
There are many things to consider when writing a will. But what about things NOT to put in a will? We spoke to legal experts who told us about what you should leave out of a will.
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Solar panels vs heat pumps – which is most cost-effective?
Analysis If you’re looking to cut carbon emissions at home and save on your energy bills, you may want to consider investing in solar panels or a heat pump – but which is most cost-effective?
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The best offers for switching banks – get up to £200 free cash
Features Looking to move bank accounts? You can now bag as much as £200 for switching current accounts.
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Share tips of the week – 24 November
Share Tips MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to the best of this week’s share tips from the rest of the UK's financial pages.
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What is the state pension triple lock?
The triple lock gets a lot of mentions in the political arena, and millions of pensioners rely on it to boost their income each year. But how does it work exactly and could it be scrapped in future?
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What is the pension lifetime allowance?
Analysis If you have been saving into your pension for some time now, you may have heard the term "lifetime allowance". But what does it mean? We explain all.
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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff?
Analysis With the energy price cap increasing by 5% in January, is now the time to fix your energy tariff?
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Most affordable regions in the UK to buy a home
We look at the most affordable parts of the UK to buy a property, in terms of average salaries and the number of years needed to save for a 10% deposit.
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It's time to back the yen, says Dominic Frisby
The Japanese yen has been weak for a long time, says Dominic Frisby. That may soon change.
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How to cut the cost of home insurance
Home insurance policies are becoming increasingly expensive, but there are several ways you can keep costs down.
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What is Vix – the fear index?
What is Vix? We explain how the fear index could guide your investment decisions.
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Time to invest in the next agricultural revolution
As the global demand for food increases, food producers are seeking to lower their carbon emissions. Technology will help meet both goals.
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Are lifestyle funds still fit for purpose?
Lifestyle funds have failed to do what they were supposed to do – shield savers from risk in the run-up to retirement.
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Calilo – sustainable luxury on a Greek island: MoneyWeek Travel
MoneyWeek Travel Rupert Hargreaves visits Calilo, a resort on the Greek island of Ios, where sustainability and luxury live in harmony
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Installing solar panels – are they worth the cost?
UK homes have installed a record number of solar panels so far in 2023. We look into what you need to know before deciding whether to add them to your home.
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When will interest rates fall?
Briefings The Bank of England has twice held interest rates at 5.25%, and now talk is turning to when they will finally start to fall. We have all the latest analysis.
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Will inflation fall below 5%?
This week’s inflation forecast suggests we could be heading for a drop below 5%. While it will still fall short of the Bank’s 2% target, savings could for the first time in almost 15 years beat inflation - but only if you act now, says Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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Is the market missing the opportunity in energy?
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Which house price index is the best?
Features Britain has at least five indices measuring house prices. But which house price index is the best?
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As a market correction begins, money is on the move.
The force of a market correction is equal and opposite to the delusion that preceded it, so we can imagine that the correction will also be unparalleled.
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MoneyWeek TV and book review: 3 November 2023
MoneyWeek Culture The latest TV and book reviews from the expert team here at MoneyWeek.
