Personal finance

Car and home insurance will be more expensive once the country fully re-opens.

The new rail Flexi Season tickets that aim to help people commute part time don’t live up to their name.

Deferring your state pension entitlement when you turn 66 still makes sense in some circumstances, says David Prosser.

EE will be the first network to bring back roaming charges for mobile phone users in Europe. It's unlikely to be the last.

With so many weddings cancelled or delayed because of lockdowns, how do you recoup the costs?

The government desperately needs to find a pile of cash to pay for its massive debt. And there's a very attractive-looking one sitting in your pension…

Flexible working may have a permanent effect on how we save for retirement, says David Prosser.

Breaching the lifetime allowance (LTA) for pension savings can be expensive. So how can you cut the cost?

House-buyers are rushing to complete on their properties by 30 June, the end of the stamp-duty holiday.

Covid-19 tests for those wishing to travel are a hassle and cost far more than on the continent.

UK investors are increasingly turning their attention to shares listed in the US and beyond. Cris Sholto Heaton looks at five common questions about t…

We are advised to put aside as much as we can as early as possible. But is that always sensible?

It’s getting harder and harder to grow your money in real terms. Alex Rankine looks at the best savings accounts currently on offer.

Bingeing on cheap debt now and remortgaging your home can get you into trouble in future, says Alex Rankine.

Most travel insurance offers limited protection for holidaymakers, so if you’re planning a holiday, make sure your policy covers everything you need..

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development is urging its members to increase their inheritance taxes. Saloni Sardana looks at what the …

Plausible texts demanding extra postage fees on phantom parcels are a pernicious ploy. Here's how to make sure you don't fall for them.

Many investors in cryptocurrencies have made big gains. But once you take profits – or even buy one cryptocurrency with another – you could be liable…

Pensions can help you minimise your family’s potential inheritance-tax bill. David Prosser explains how.

The government has rolled out a new state-backed 95% loan-to-value mortgage scheme. But there are several drawbacks.

If all executors and beneficiaries of a deceased’s will agree, they can change who benefits. Ruth Jackson-Kirby explains how.

The number of people who actually pay inheritance tax is very small. But more and more estates are set to be dragged into its net, says David Prosser.…

Tapping your home for cash via equity release has never been cheaper or easier. But there are pitfalls – so is it right for you?