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Cash ISA savings surged to £70 billion as savers grabbed higher rates – but could the best deals be disappearing?
Almost 10 million people put money in cash ISAs in 2023/24 as UK interest rates climbed to 5.25% – but a series of cuts could mean inflation is eating away at your savings now
By Laura Miller Published
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Families suffer £20,000 lost income growth – are you feeling the pinch?
Average incomes for working age families have increased by just 7% in the past two decades, research suggests
By Laura Miller Published
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Inflation holds steady at 3.8% ahead of BoE meeting
The rate of inflation did not rise in August, but the Bank of England is still expected to keep interest rates on hold tomorrow
By Katie Williams Last updated
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State pension age rises hurt this group the most – should we be working longer?
The government wants us working longer to boost the economy and reduce the state pension bill – but previous increases in state pension age have not been felt equally
By Laura Miller Published
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Santander reveals failed home sales are costing the UK economy £1.5 billion - how to fix the housing market
A lack of certainty in the homebuying process is frustrating for buyers and sellers but is also bad for the economy
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Thousands of savers with £250k pensions take cash over tax-free money and IHT fears
With a record £70 billion withdrawn from pensions in the year to March, experts are concerned savers are making knee-jerk decisions without advice that could affect their long term wealth
By Laura Miller Published
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Could your family be at risk of an unexpected tax bill? How to keep your loved ones in the loop
Many families are out of the loop when it comes to planning the financial aspects of both retirement and inheritance
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Rightmove: Glut of homes for sale in southern England drives asking price drop
Asking prices are 0.1% lower than a year ago, according to the property website, driven by challenges in affordability-stretched London and the south
By Katie Williams Published
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5 ways your boss can help boost your pension
Workplaces have a huge opportunity to make employees more aware of their pension options throughout their career – here’s how your employer can help boost your pot to help give you a more comfortable retirement
By Laura Miller Published
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Car finance compensation: FCA warns drivers against using rip off claims firms for share of £18bn
The FCA estimates most eligible motorists will receive around £950 in compensation per agreement – and said they won’t need a claims management company or law firm to access a redress scheme
By Laura Miller Published
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GDP: UK economy flat in July
Analysts have warned that growth could be slower in the second half of the year than the first
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Landlords forecast to exit BTL market in droves – has the exodus started?
Smaller landlords are selling up in their tens of thousands, according to brokers, findings echoed by higher capital gains tax receipts on property. Is the era of the amateur landlord over?
By Laura Miller Published
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Klarna IPO: how did the Swedish fintech perform on debut?
Klarna’s shares made a fast start following the BNPL company’s New York debut, but momentum waned later on. Should you invest in Klarna shares?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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The 2% trick – how tiny pension top ups could add thousands to your retirement
A third of UK adults have increased their monthly pension contributions beyond the minimum, according to new research, putting them in line for a more comfortable retirement
By Laura Miller Published
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Oracle’s shares surge as OpenAI deal boosts outlook
Gains of 36% in a day for Oracle’s stock made co-founder Larry Ellison briefly the world’s richest man
By Dan McEvoy Published
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RICS: Property market confidence falls further as Autumn Budget looms
Property experts claim buyer confidence dropped for a second month in August, with several citing Budget speculation as a headwind
By Katie Williams Published
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HMRC toughens checks on pension tax relief claims – could you be missing out on extra money?
The change is going to be a pain for some higher and additional rate taxpayers who are used to claiming already and who will now need to do some extra legwork
By Laura Miller Published
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Are you likely to run out of money in retirement?
Working out how much to withdraw from a pension can be tricky given the uncertainty when planning for living costs, investment returns and longevity.
By Laura Miller Published
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Pension fees: how to check yours for a retirement boost worth thousands
Nearly three in five UK adults are unaware of the fees they pay on their pension, despite research showing that higher fees could wipe tens of thousands of pounds off the value of your retirement fund
By Dan McEvoy Published
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British Airways tier points system explained
British Airways shook up its tier points system in April. We explain how the loyalty programme works, how it’s different from collecting Avios, and what benefits you can enjoy
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Why growth investors could consider UK small caps
UK equities are unloved and undervalued, and this is especially true of small caps. Despite these low valuations, there are plenty of potential growth drivers.
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Which is best – buy-to-let or shares?
Buy-to-let property used to be a great investment, but it’s no longer a sure-fire way to make money.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Disposable income divide – areas with the most and least cash at the end of the month
Not much left over after you’ve paid all your bills? You could be living in a low financial resilience area. Here’s what to do about it – and the picture across the country.
By Laura Miller Published
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Why one in ten retirees are cutting back on gifting
More than one in 10 retirees plan to cut back on gifting to children and grandchildren, despite concerns we could see inheritance tax changes in the Autumn Budget
By Ruth Emery Published
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Halifax: House prices rose 0.3% in August, marking third increase in a row
The average UK property now costs £299,331, a new record high. But could the Autumn Budget derail the housing market?
By Ruth Emery Published
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Rayner quits over stamp duty controversy: should the tax be abolished?
Angela Rayner has relinquished her deputy prime minister role, but does ‘Rayner-gate’ flag how unfair the stamp duty land tax rules are in the first place?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Millions of retirees to miss out on state pension triple lock boost
More than 6.5 million pensioners face having some of their payment increased only with inflation next April, rather than the full triple lock
By Ruth Emery Published
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Average savings for children by region – where does your area rank?
Parents amass thousands of pounds to give their children an advantage when getting onto the property ladder or paying for higher education – but the average amount varies across different regions
By Laura Miller Published
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Why your personality type could cost your pension £121k
Whether you’re a Type A or a Type B person could have a dramatic effect on your approach to retirement saving and so the size of your pension pot – here’s why
By Laura Miller Published