Latest articles by Katie Williams
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Investing for children this Christmas – five ideas
It might not come with a shiny ribbon, but an investment fund could be the gift that keeps on giving. We share five ideas if you are investing for children this Christmas.
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Water companies blocked from using customer money to pay bonuses – here's how to cut your water bill
The regulator has blocked three water companies from using billpayer money to pay £1.5 million in exec bonuses
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A junior ISA could turn your child’s pocket money into thousands of pounds
Persuading your child to put their pocket money in a junior ISA might be difficult, but the pennies could quickly grow into pounds – and teach them a valuable lesson about money
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Older savers dangerously unprepared for financial shocks in retirement
Most over-50s haven’t factored in the cost of care when planning for retirement, or other financial hurdles like long-term illness. We share four tips to boost your financial resilience.
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Cash hoarders take total UK savings to £2 trillion – why aren’t we investing?
Investment-shy Brits are hoarding huge amounts of cash in their savings accounts. We look at the case for saving versus investing.
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Will there be a Spring Budget in 2025?
A Treasury spokesperson told MoneyWeek that chancellor Rachel Reeves is “committed to one major fiscal event every year”. Does this mean no Spring Budget in 2025?
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Starling launches easy-access saver paying 4% – is it a best buy?
The digital challenger bank has launched its first easy-access savings account, available to current account customers. Is it competitive?
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Investors pulled £4.2bn from equity funds ahead of Budget tax raid
October was the third-worst month on record for fund flows, new figures show, as investors sold assets ahead of the Autumn Budget
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Bitcoin price hits $100,000 – should you buy into the crypto boom?
Crossing the $100,000 threshold is a landmark moment for the Bitcoin price, but is this high-risk asset a fool’s gold?
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Nationwide hikes FlexPlus current account fee by £5 a month – is it worth it?
Nationwide’s FlexPlus current account is a favourite with customers, but it’s worth checking whether you are taking advantage of the perks after the monthly fee went from £13 to £18
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NS&I slashes rate on British Savings Bonds – are they worth it?
The latest announcement from NS&I follows hot on the heels of a reduction to the Premium Bond prize rate
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Premium Bond winners – who won the December £1 million jackpot?
NS&I has unveiled December’s Premium Bond winners. Who bagged the jackpot and what other prizes are on offer?
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Unite union takes legal action over Winter Fuel Payment cut
The union has applied to the High Court for a judicial review of the government’s decision to cut the Winter Fuel Payment for all but the poorest pensioners
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5 funds to consider as interest rates fall
Interest rates have started falling across several major economies. While cuts might not come as quickly as previously expected, these five funds could be worth a look
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Going part-time could leave a £58,000 hole in your pension: how to plug the gap
There are many reasons for switching to part-time work, but some savers don’t consider the impact on their pension until it is too late
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What is your personal inflation rate and how do you calculate it?
UK inflation crept up in October driven by higher energy costs, hitting 2.3%. But did your personal inflation rate rise by more or less than the national average?
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House prices rise 2.9% – will the recovery continue?
House prices grew by 2.9% on an annual basis in September. Will Budget policies and ‘higher-for-longer’ rates dent the recovery?
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Inheritance tax: will you pay more after the Autumn Budget?
The government is already collecting a record amount of inheritance tax. Will changes in the Autumn Budget send death duties even higher?
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Pension warning: one in five don’t know how much is going into their pension
How to check your pension contributions and why it matters
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Burberry reveals turnaround plan – should you invest in luxury stocks?
Burberry unveiled a new strategy this morning after reporting a pre-tax loss of £80 million. Will the stock come back into fashion and should you invest in luxury goods companies?
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Chase to cut savings rate after base rate reduction – is it still a best-buy?
Chase’s popular saver is linked to the base rate, meaning its rate will come down this week after the Bank of England’s recent move. Is it still a best-buy account?
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75% – MPC meeting
Reporting from the Monetary Policy Committee November meeting. Full coverage, as it happened, from the team at MoneyWeek.
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How ‘Bed & ISA’ could save you £15,000 over a decade
Moving your investments into a tax-free wrapper through ‘Bed & ISA’ transactions could save you thousands over the long run by cutting your tax bill
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University tuition fees will rise to £9,535 next year – what does it mean for you?
The tuition fee hike has angered many students, not to mention their parents and grandparents who often help with financial support. But will it make a difference to how much you repay in the long run?
