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John Healey to focus Budget on ‘everyday fixes’ as energy costs bite
Chancellor John Healey will help first-time homebuyers, tackle high energy costs and announce a series of “everyday fixes” in Wednesday’s...
The money questions children ask AI chatbots
Lots of people are worried about the growing number of adults turning to AI for financial advice.
The perils of paying off your student loan early
Simon Crowther is not a betting man, but he has just taken a £40,000 gamble.
Submit a question: What does the Budget mean for your money?
From taxes and pensions to savings and investments, the Budget could have significant implications for your personal finances.
The financial double life of barristers
By day, she was leading a high-profile case in court, looking every inch the legal expert in her wig and gown.
High earners are right to wail about childcare costs
Giving childcare benefits to people earning six-figure salaries sounds mad.
Tempted to go freelance? Here’s six financial tips for success
Do you dream of becoming your own boss?
Are you the ‘digital PA’ for your parents?
By day, I work for the Financial Times.
Admit it — is this your worst financial habit?
It’s after midnight. You’re in bed. You can’t sleep — but you still have enough energy to pick up your phone and shop.
Transcript: How to fix the finances of Gen Z
This is an audio transcript of the Money Clinic podcast episode: ‘How to fix the finances of Gen Z’ [MUSIC PLAYING] Claer Barrett Hello!...
It’s time to scrap the triple lock
Weakening the guarantee on pensioner incomes is not a debate any politician wishes to have — but it is one the UK urgently needs in the...
How can we fix the finances of Gen Z?
Twenty-somethings in Britain today face a tougher start to adult life than any generation in half a century.
The prime minister won’t cut spending — here’s how I’m cutting mine
In the seven weeks since Andy Burnham became prime minister, millions of people watching his videos on social media have learnt much...
Transcript: Dear Brits, please save more
This is an audio transcript of the Unhedged podcast episode: ‘Dear Brits, please save more’ Katie Martin If you’re listening to this here...
Have you discovered the magic of Merlin?
The world can be divided into two types of people — those who have already downloaded the free Merlin Bird ID app, and those whose lives...
The financial question most couples cannot answer
Many couples do not share a bank account.
Kids, flats and student loans: Why UK first-time buyers are getting older
It’s taking so much longer to reach the financial milestone of buying a property that today’s first-time buyers are much more likely to...
The Gen Z and Millennial couples saying ‘I do’ to a prenup
Taylor Swift allegedly had one. Apparently, so did Dua Lipa.
When will Andy Burnham tackle the ‘cost of working’ crisis?
A busy first week for Britain’s new prime minister, who rushed out announcements to help alleviate the cost of living crisis faster than...
Ageism: the silent but deadly threat to your retirement
Bad news this week for around 5mn Britons aged 49 to 55.
Transcript: The economics of weight loss, with Rebecca Diamond and Claer Barrett
This is an audio transcript of The Economics Show podcast episode: ‘The economics of weight loss, with Rebecca Diamond and Claer Barrett’...
‘Tooth fairy’ payout nears £5 as UK childhood finances overtake inflation
Putting a milk tooth under your pillow and waking up to find it replaced by a coin has been an early money lesson for generations of...
How will the ‘King of the North’ tax the wealth of the south?
Andy Burnham’s coronation as our next prime minister looks like a foregone conclusion — but how will the “King of the North” tax the...
Q&A: What the Isa shake-up means for first-time buyers and investors
In what could be Rachel Reeves’ final weeks as chancellor, the Treasury has revealed details of a new First Time Buyer Isa to help people...
HMRC reveals tax charge in new Isa rules
HM Revenue & Customs has released the long-awaited details of Britain’s new Isa regime, under which it will tax interest on cash held in...
Take our phones too! Let’s add adults to the social media ban
Parents thought that the UK’s promise to ban social media for under-16s was the answer to their prayers.
Too much inheritance tax planning is driving families apart
Last week, I met a woman in her thirties who told me her father’s obsession with inheritance tax planning was driving her family apart.
Sturgeon-gate should prompt couples to question their partner’s finances
How much do you really know about your partner’s finances?
Time to ‘do the splits’ on your mortgage?
These are nervous times for mortgage borrowers.
Why doesn’t my credit score add up?
Are you obsessed with your credit score?
‘Savvy the Squirrel’ has missed a trick
For a cute character, a lot of venom is being directed at Savvy the Squirrel.
Cash is still king this bonus season (can somebody tell the chancellor?)
City workers are looking forward to a bumper payday this weekend as bonuses land in bank accounts. But what might they do with the money?
NS&I boss forced out after payments withheld from bereaved families
The chief executive of National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has been forced out of his job following “distressing” revelations that up...
Why bank cards may be heading the way of the cheque book
Do you take your bank cards with you when you leave the house, or use your smartphone to pay for everything?
Under 40? Open a Lifetime Isa while you still can
The Lifetime Isa — Lisa for short — is sadly destined to become a legacy product.
‘Being honest about my debts is helping others — and it’s helped me’
This article is the latest part of the FT Financial Literacy & Inclusion Campaign Dealing with £40,000 worth of credit card debt would be...
Are you financially ‘prepped’ for higher inflation?
Are you a “prepper”? We live in an increasingly uncertain world, as events this week have sadly shown.
Why is HMRC making tax so diabolical?
An unhappy new tax year beckons on April 6.
British energy bills to fall as price cap cut by 7%
British household bills are set to fall after the government recategorised certain subsidy charges and axed an energy efficiency scheme,...
High tax rates overshadow bonus season in the City
Four out of ten respondents to the FT’s annual bonus survey say high personal taxation rates are tempting them to leave the UK, despite...
Here’s the stupid thing about romance scams
How could you be stupid enough to fall for a romance scammer?
Should you overpay your mortgage — or invest the money instead?
Over the past month, every visit I’ve made to the supermarket has helped pay off my mortgage a little bit faster. How?
Commentary: Gen Z trend for ‘admin nights’ is worth following
Commentary From paying bills to balancing the household budget, Gen Zs are organising what they call an "admin night" to tackle some of life's most dreaded tasks. Financial Times' Claer Barrett gives her take. From paying bills to balancing the household budget, young people are getting together with their friends for an evening and getting stuff done in what is called an "admin night", says this writer.
FT bonus survey: your last chance to enter
City professionals working in the financial sector and beyond are expecting bumper bonus payouts this year and the FT is eager to hear...
Gen Z trend for ‘admin nights’ is worth following
As the end of January finally rolls around, a cheap night in is of obvious appeal — even more so if it could save you money on your bills.
Banks poised for bumper bonuses this spring
City workers anticipate a doubly lucrative bonus season this spring, as payouts are set to be boosted by new rules allowing senior staff Upgrade to read this Financial Times article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles.
Will student loans be the next mis-selling scandal?
“A 30-year debt sentence”; “a tax on ambition” that has created “a new social class of the educated, but indebted”.
Banks poised for bumper bonuses this spring
City workers anticipate a doubly lucrative bonus season this spring, as payouts are set to be boosted by new rules allowing senior staff...
How much does the ‘single tax’ hurt your investments?
My partner and I happily share our lives together, but better still, we also get to share our ever-increasing living costs.
Ask an Expert with Claer Barrett — How to organise your finances for the year ahead
A new year is a chance to take stock of finances — from budgeting and saving to managing debt, pensions and investments.
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