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What MoneyWeek writers read and watched in 2025
Here's a roundup of MoneyWeek's favourite books, films and TV shows in 2025
By Dr Matthew Partridge Last updated
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Modern Monetary Theory and the return of magical thinking
The Modern Monetary Theory is back in fashion again. How worried should we be?
By Simon Wilson Published
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How gifting money this Christmas could lower your inheritance tax bill
Cash is an easy and quick present to give over Christmas – and it could protect some of your estate from the taxman down the line
By Sam Walker Published
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Is now a good time to buy a house?
Interest rate cuts may make it cheaper to get on the property ladder in 2026 but there are other factors to consider
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property market moves and forecasts
House price growth slumped in the build-up to the Autumn Budget and forecasts suggest it may slow further following the latest fiscal update. Where are prices heading beyond 2025?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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What is the average salary by age – and how do you compare?
Are you making more than your peers? We look at the average salary by age to see how much the typical Brit earns at different stages of their life
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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£100 contactless card limit to be lifted
Consumers will be able to set their own contactless limits from March 2026, under new rules from the Financial Conduct Authority
By Sam Walker Published
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How Virgin Flying Club works as tens of thousands to get bonus points from next month
Tens of thousands of Virgin flyers could get a points boost next year as the airline’s new loyalty reward scheme comes into play in 2026. Are you eligible?
By Jessica Sheldon Published
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Inheritance tax receipts rise to £5.8 billion as more loved ones pay up
Inheritance tax receipts look set to hit another record high for Treasury this financial year
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
