The “economic emergency” isn't nearly as bad as it could have been
The “economic emergency” isn't nearly as bad as it could have been
If you listened to Rishi Sunak’s Spending Review, you might be feeling a little down. But don't worry too much. Things might not be anywhere near as b…
26 Nov 2020
Don’t panic – there’s an obvious solution to the UK’s debt pile
Don’t panic – there’s an obvious solution to the UK’s debt pile
Cutting spending or raising taxes won’t be enough to get the country out of debt. But there is another way out, says John Stepek.
26 Nov 2020
How to avoid inheritance tax by giving your money away
How to avoid inheritance tax by giving your money away
Ruth Jackson Kirby explains how to avoid inheritance tax by passing money on to your family while you are still here.
24 Nov 2020
Cash-poor homeowners should beware of equity-release
Cash-poor homeowners should beware of equity-release
Struggling savers should think twice before using equity release schemes to tap their homes for money.
24 Nov 2020
For the best savings rates you can find now, forget the high street banks
For the best savings rates you can find now, forget the high street banks
If you're looking for any sort of return from a savings account, forget the high-street, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby. Here's where you'll get the best rat…
20 Nov 2020
How you will play your part in refinancing the post-Covid economy
How you will play your part in refinancing the post-Covid economy
All this stimulus has to be paid for – whether through inflation, tax rises, or financial repression. It's going to be an uncomfortable experience, sa…
19 Nov 2020
Rishi Sunak's multibillion-pound tax raid
Rishi Sunak's multibillion-pound tax raid
Rishi Sunak is seeking to fill a £300bn-sized hole in the public books. Investors beware, says Emily Hohler
19 Nov 2020
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Tips and tricks to save money on your Christmas shopping
Tips and tricks to save money on your Christmas shopping
Ruth Jackson-Kirby has some tips on how to keep a lid on your festive expenditure this year.
17 Nov 2020
Packaged bank accounts: beware these pricey offerings
Packaged bank accounts: beware these pricey offerings
Do your sums to see if “premium” bank accounts with benefits are worth paying extra for.
3 Nov 2020
How to cut your heating bill while working from home
How to cut your heating bill while working from home
How to keep your winter heating bill down while working from home
27 Oct 2020
Why house deposits and pensions don’t mix
Why house deposits and pensions don’t mix
First-time buyers should not be able to raid their pension savings to pay for a house deposit.
26 Oct 2020
How excessive fees can fleece pension savers
How excessive fees can fleece pension savers
Pension savers could be paying tens of thousands of pounds in unnecessary charges over the course of a lifetime.
26 Oct 2020
I wish I knew what negative interest rates were, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
I wish I knew what negative interest rates were, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
There’s been a lot of talk from the Bank of England recently about introducing “negative interest rates”. So what on earth are they, and what would th…
20 Oct 2020
Where to find the best insurance deals
Where to find the best insurance deals
If you want a good deal on your home, contents or travel insurance, you will need to do more research in the post-Covid-19 world.
20 Oct 2020
Negative interest rates and the end of free bank accounts
Negative interest rates and the end of free bank accounts
Negative interest rates are likely to mean the introduction of fees for current accounts and other banking products. But that might make the UK bankin…
19 Oct 2020
Pensions drawdown: don't take too much money out of your pension fund
Pensions drawdown: don't take too much money out of your pension fund
New evidence suggests people are depleting their pensions too quickly – and they risk running out of cash in retirement.
14 Oct 2020
How to make your home greener with a government grant
How to make your home greener with a government grant
Cut the cost of making your house more environmentally friendly with a Green Home Grant.
13 Oct 2020
Pandemics, politicians and gold-plated pensions
Pandemics, politicians and gold-plated pensions
As more and more people lose their jobs to the pandemic and the lockdowns imposed to deal with it, there’s one bunch of people who won’t have to worry…
12 Oct 2020
SSAS: how a niche pension product is bolstering small businesses
SSAS: how a niche pension product is bolstering small businesses
Small business owners struggling with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are increasingly turning to a novel type of pension plan that gives them mu…
12 Oct 2020
Why the government shouldn't raise taxes
Why the government shouldn't raise taxes
Tackling our deficit with new levies would be economically and politically suicidal, says Max King.
12 Oct 2020
The MoneyWeek Podcast: Lockdowns, layoffs and public-sector pensions
The MoneyWeek Podcast: Lockdowns, layoffs and public-sector pensions
Merryn and John discuss the effects of lockdowns on the economy, particularly on the private sector where already financially fragile workers are laid…
9 Oct 2020
State pension age’s slow but steady rise
State pension age’s slow but steady rise
Both men and women now have to wait until their 66th birthdays to claim their state pension.
9 Oct 2020