Will rising rates stop the house price boom?
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic house price boom caught almost everyone by surprise and has continued to run for longer...
Right to buy home revival: How could a revamped scheme work and is it a good idea?
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More than 40 years after Margaret Thatcher introduced Right to Buy, the current Prime Minister is co...
What's the point in saving when inflation is so high?
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is there any point trying to save when inflation is so high? Interest rates are rising and savers...
What can we do to tackle soaring energy bills - and are providers playing fair?
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Much bigger energy bills are on their way to households for and a warning was sounded this week that...
What to do in the mortgage crunch and will rates keep rising?
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many homeowners it's been the case for some years that each time they remortgage, their rate com...
Key April changes to your personal finances including NI hike and 'no fault' divorces
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week has seen a number of changes to our personal finances in the wake of energy bill and counc...
Pension, Isa or Lifetime Isa: What's the best tax-friendly investment for you?
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the time of year when we are urged to put our money into an Isa or pension, but faced with the ...
How to invest in an Isa - and become a smarter investor
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Investing in the stock market has been proven over time to be the best way to grow your wealth and d...
Why would you cut tax and raise tax at the same time? The Spring Statement and what it means for you
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why would you cut tax and raise the same tax at the same time? That’s been the slightly baffled re...
Is raising interest rates the right move and will it slow inflation?
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a hat trick. After all those years of waiting in vain for a rate rise after the financial crisi...
Could you be an Isa millionaire - and would it get you financial independence?
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you harbour ambitions of investing your way to a £1million Isa pot – and what would you do wit...
Is the runway property market due a reckoning from rising rates and inflation?
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
House prices have soared in the pandemic boom – with the average home an astonishing £44,000 more...
How will the Ukraine crisis hit your finances and what should investors do?
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has created a tragic situation that goes far beyond worries about our f...
What is a 'midlife MOT' and could it help you onto a path for a richer future?
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A free 'midlife MOT' course has been launched aimed at people who want to do a stock take of their c...
Are we too worried about smart meters - or is surge pricing looming?
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you stand on smart meters? This seemingly common sense technological advance in how we are ...
Base rate rise, energy cap soars and inflation predicted to surpass 7%
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday marked a big day for the pound in our pocket. First of all, it was announced the energy pri...
Can we do anything to stop our energy bills soaring?
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s almost crunch time for our energy bills, with the new price cap that will kick in from 1 Apri...
Steven Bartlett interview: We speak to the new Dragon in the Den for a bonus episode
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Bartlett is the latest star of Dragons’ Den – and we recently caught up with him for a sp...
How to get your finances on track at 40: From pensions to property, how to get where you want to be
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Turning 40 is a milestone birthday – and perhaps the one that gets people thinking most about wher...
Are building societies and banks playing fair with savers?
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Interest rates went up last month and banks and building societies have been busy upping mortgage ra...
From inflation to investing mistakes: Best of the This is Money podcast from 2021
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's safe to say 2021 has been an eventful one for the economy and personal finance – and our podc...
Christmas isn't cancelled but what if your event is?
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There was some good news this week, or at least the absence of more bad news: Christmas isn't cancel...
Was the Bank of England right to raise interest rates?
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
They finally did it! The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee raised the base rate from its e...
How can first-time buyers get on the property ladder as prices soar?
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The greatest hurdle first-time buyers face after years of house prices rocketing far faster than wag...
How much will a lifetime cost you?
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all felt it, that moment when you look at your bank balance and think ‘I’ve spent how mu...
How much tax do you really pay - and a year of Grace on the Case
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a good consumer story to take up the cudgel on and fight a reader’s corner – and why ...
Is 2022 looking bleak for our finances thanks to soaring inflation?
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation hit its highest level in a decade this week off the back of soaring energy costs and petro...
The energy saving battle: Which household tasks use more?
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it better to leave the heating on low all the time, or switch it on in smaller bursts? Does an e...
Should the Bank of England have raised interest rates? Plus Steve Webb on pension delays
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did the Bank of England bottle raising interest rates or should a rate rise have never been on the c...
What you need to know about the 'inflation' Budget – are you set to be far worse off financially next year?
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Wednesday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered another Budget alongside a Spending Review. Much o...
Are you willing to pay the price for going green?
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Going green used to be presented as a way of saving money, but the stark reality that dealing with c...
Are Premium Bonds worth holding onto - and will rates rise?
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Premium Bonds are probably Britain’s best loving savings product but are they worth holding? Th...
From trackers to 10 year fixes: Mortgage war continues to spell record low rates
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With inflation on the rise, homeowners nearing the end of their mortgage deal could be tempted to lo...
Rates may be on the rise but watch out for inflation
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Savings rates are on the rise but even if you do find a best buy, don't get complacent because infla...
How bad will the energy crunch get? Plus an underpaid state pension update
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The week began with an energy crunch, as households woke up to the problems sending gas prices spira...
Could the inflation spike lead to stagflation - or is it the start of a growth spurt?
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of living jumped by the largest amount on record to hit 3.2 per cent in August – is it se...
The social care tax hike and the triple lock bust
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re going to break one manifesto promise, then why not break two? Why not distract from t...
Are you a mover, a flipper, or a forever-homeowner? The tribes driving the property market
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a mover, a flipper or a forever-homeowner? Among its many surprises, the coronavirus pandem...
Is there a way to boost YOUR state pension and how easy is it to now retire abroad?
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to state pensions, there has been plenty of talk in recent weeks about the triple lock...
Could you fall victim to a parcel scam?
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Britain's streets are filled with drivers whizzing deliveries around, there's a new top scam in t...
How low will mortgage rates go?
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How low will mortgage rates go? The lowest two-year fixed rate has been cut to 0.83 per cent and fiv...
Are your energy bills about to soar? Latest on the Ofgem price cap and how to beat imminent rises
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From October, millions of households can expect to pay even more on their energy bills. Ofgem i...
Home eco-improvements are being pushed by the Government – but do the sums stack up?
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ministers want us to ditch gas boilers and line our houses with insulation to save the planet, but d...
With new plans to tackle bogus ratings online: How much can you trust reviews?
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is planning a major crackdown on fake reviews. Under proposals, it will become illega...
What's the link between rocketing car hire prices and inflation?
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just when you thought that you could book to go back in the water. As if sorting a holiday, ensur...
Should the triple lock give an 8% state pension rise?
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The triple lock has always been a hot potato but things have stepped up another gear as it could del...
Underpaid state pension scandal update alongside the future of pensions and green bonds
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yet more people caught up in the underpaid state pension scandal have been unearthed by This is Mone...
How much do you need for a comfortable retirement? (TiM podcast excerpt)
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How big a pension pot do you need to save for a comfortable retirement? Pension and investing edito...
The stamp duty race to avoid a double false economy
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Home buyers are engaged in a last minute race to beat the stamp duty deadline – with some facing a...
Would you invest in sneakers or the new space race?
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sneaker investing – those in the know don’t call them trainers, apparently – has become a big ...
Is loyalty starting to pay for savers and customers?
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does loyalty pay or is it just a bizarre concept we have allowed businesses to convince us might exi...
Could the 18-year property cycle really predict the next house price crash?
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, another house price index stating record growth. This time it was the turn of Nationw...
Could the 18-year property cycle really predict the next house price crash?
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, another house price index stating record growth. This time it was the turn of Nationw...
Are you a Premium Bond winner or loser?
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have Premium Bonds turned you into a savings winner, or are you one of the losers who have been miss...
Is a little bit of inflation really such a bad thing?
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The UK’s official inflation figure more than doubled to 1.5 per cent in April, it emerged this wee...
Holidays abroad are back on but would you book one?
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Holidays abroad are back on… or are they? The much-heralded green list proved to be something of a...
Build up a cash pot then buy and sell your way to profits: Never Go Broke/This is Money special
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week saw the launch of new book - Never Go Broke: How To Make Money Out Of Just About Anything,...
Are you itching to spend after lockdown or planning to save?
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you itching to spend or planning to save? Lockdown savers are forecast by the Office of Budget R...
Are 95% mortgages to prop up the property market wise?
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Life is tough for first-time buyers. House prices were already expensive before the coronavirus lock...
Was the Coinbase listing bitcoin and crypto's coming of age?
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Was the blockbuster Coinbase stock market listing a coming of age for bitcoin and cryptocurrency or ...
Is working from home here to stay and how do you make a career leap?
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Monday, we take a step towards normality – you can get your hair cut, have a beer outside at th...
What's behind the rising tide of financial scams?
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Financial scams are on the rise. The coronavirus lockdowns have seen a fresh burst of investment con...
Hot or not? How to spot if you’re in a buyer’s or seller’s market
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The headlines are telling you the property market is running hot, that the stamp duty holiday extens...
How to save or invest in an Isa and why it's worth doing
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the point in an Isa? This is a regular grumble as savings rates are now so low that earning...
Is the UK primed to bounce back - and what next for Scottish Mortgage?
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is the economy primed to bounce back? That might sound like a strange question when you’ve just...
The 'escape velocity' Budget and the £3bn underpaid state pension victory
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Budget this week was notable for two things: Firstly, The Chancellor decided to delay settling t...
Should the stamp duty holiday be made permanent?
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rumours are swirling ahead of the Budget that Rishi Sunak will extend the stamp duty holiday by thre...
What happens next to the property market and house prices?
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Since the stamp duty holiday came in last summer, there has been a property market mini-boom despite...
We dodged a double-dip recession, so what next?
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The double dip recession is off. The GDP figures are in for the final three months of 2020 and ...
Will you own up to your investing mistakes?
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mistakes. We all make them, but whether we will admit them freely often depends on what they are and...
Should the GameStop frenzy be halted to protect investors - or allowed to run its course?
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
‘It’ll end in tears.’ How many times did you hear your parents sound that warning - and how of...
Should you cash in bitcoin profits or wait for the moon?
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In case you hadn’t noticed, bitcoin went on bit of a tear recently. And as the price of the leadin...
Is this the answer to pension freedom without the pain?
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More than five years since pension freedom arrived a solution to take the pain out of investing in r...
Are investors right to buy British for better times after lockdown and Brexit?
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy new year, happy new lockdown. 2021 has seen off 2020, but schools and large chunks of the e...
The look back at 2020 and Zoom Christmas taste test episode
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Making predictions can be a mug’s game and never has that proved more true than for any made at th...
Is buy now, pay later bad news or savvy spending?
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is buy now, pay later the demon it’s made out to be? Klarna, Laybuy and the rest of the delay...
Would a 'wealth tax' work in Britain and could it help pay off the huge coronavirus debt?
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a new in-depth report from the Wealth Tax Commission recommended a one-off 'wealth tax' o...
How bad is the Christmas crisis on the High St?
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
December had barely begun when two of Britain's biggest High Street names collapsed. Sir Philip Gree...
Is there still time to go bargain hunting for investments?
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'Be greedy when others are fearful.' Warren Buffett's investment adage was tested this year when the...
Is Britain ready for electric cars? We talk driving, charging and buying
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For better or worse the internal combustion engined car has shaped economies and the way we live ove...
Will the vaccine value rally continue for investors?
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There have been some clear winners and losers in the rebound from the stock market crash as coronavi...
How bad will Lockdown 2 be for the economy?
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When lockdown arrived in March it sunk the UK economy. The message was clear: Stay home. A...
Is this the end of 'free' banking and who is winning the current account switching battle?
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Murmurs from HSBC HQ this week warned that an overhaul of its business model could leave customers p...
Has the V-shaped recovery turned into a double-dip?
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Has the V-shaped recovery been put on hold? Lockdowns across Britain’s major cities, the tier s...
Should British investors worry about the US election?
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While the world worries about coronavirus, there is another decade-defining event going on – the U...
Is Boris's 95% mortgage idea a wise move?
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The cornerstone of the Prime Minister's Conservative Party speech this week was turning Generation R...
Can we keep our lockdown savings habit?
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lockdown Britain has produced a nation of savers, ONS figures showed this week, with people salting ...
Will the Winter Economy Plan save jobs and how does it work?
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There won't be another budget this year. Instead, we had the Winter Economy Plan unveiled this week ...
How to make an offer and avoid overpaying for a home
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Britain is in the grip of a mysterious property mini-boom. Talk of a property market more buoyant...
Could you fall victim to lockdown fraud?
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As if 2020 wasn’t already proving to be a painful enough year, fraud has soared in lockdown. Fr...
What's behind the UK property and US shares lockdown mini-booms?
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The property market in the UK and the stock market in the US appear to be pulling off gravity-defyin...
Do you know how your pension is invested – and what will happen to the triple lock?
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A large chunk of workers are unaware that their pension savings are invested in the stock market. ...
Online supermarket battle intensifies with forthcoming M&S and Ocado tie-up
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Since the start of lockdown in March, more Britons have ordered supermarket shopping online to be de...
Is the coronavirus recession as bad as it looks?
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are in the worst recession in living memory for the UK with GDP plummeting by 22.1 per cent in th...
Can you invest for profit and your money to do good? We talk socially responsible investing
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can you make a profit and get your money to do some good? The stereotypical image of the stock ...
Are negative interest rates off the table?
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Interest rates may have been slashed to the bone in the wake of the coronavirus crisis but the threa...
Is this the end of summer holidays? The pain in Spain and what happens next
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a great deal of fuss about air bridges and people being able to go on summer holiday, things s...
How to start investing and grow your wealth
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the long-term investing in the stock market has proven to be the best way to beat inflation and...
Will the Government tinker with capital gains tax to help pay the coronavirus bill?
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Chancellor has ordered an urgent capital gains tax review which could hit many homeowners and in...
Will a stamp duty holiday and Rishi's rescue be enough?
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The showstopper was a big stamp duty cut, the important element was about keeping jobs afloat, and t...