Why investors are worried about a giant AI bubble - and what happens if it bursts

AI hype is still driving share prices higher but there are a growing number of voices warning of a stock market bubble that might soon burst.

How to get a good job that's in demand... and AI won't steal

Britain's weather is famous for its ability to go from stunning to downright miserable in the blink of an eye. The nation's jobs market has a habit of...

What is revenge saving and could it help you build up a pot of cash?

It's the latest social media craze, allegedly... revenge saving. But what on earth is it and can it really encourage people to get into the savings ha...

Bonus episode: The big questions people are asking on pensions and inheritance tax - and the answers

Pensions and inheritance are at the forefront of many people's minds ahead of the Budget.



In her last Budget, Rachel Reeves...

Should you try to take a big jump up the property ladder?

First-time buyers are borrowing big to try to skip the first rungs of the property ladder and buy bigger homes, a new report suggests.

Th...

How much do you need to earn to be rich?

Britain is suffering from an epidemic of people who are theoretically rich saying that they don't feel flush at all.

If you're a higher r...

Interview: Octopus Energy boss Greg Jackson speaks to Simon Lambert

As the founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, Greg Jackson knows more about Britain's household energy than almost anyone else. 

In this inte...

The delayed Budget, the stamp duty row and the gilts wobble – what is going on?

It’s September, it’s back to work, back to school and back to mild chaos.



This week saw a delayed Budget announced, with a...

Would you move to Dubai to get away from tax hikes?

Dubai is doing its best to draw in disillusioned young Britons, offering cut-price properties, visa incentives for entrepreneurs and of course, the pr...

Will there really be a new property tax - and how would it work?

We’re still a couple of months away from the Autumn Budget, but already the rumour mill is in overdrive.



But while pensions...

Down valuations are on the rise - should it worry buyers and sellers?

Down valuations are on the rise, so what happens if you and your mortgage lender don't agree on your new home's value?



This...

Interest rate decision divides Bank of England - what does it tell us about the economy?

The Bank of England has cut interest rates again, but this time, the decision wasn’t straightforward. 



Georgie Frost, Lee B...

The 37 taxes you pay and why it now takes £3.1m to feel 'wealthy'

While the average household pays £16,700 in direct tax on income, our audit shows  this is just the tip of the iceberg.



We...

When will you be able to retire... and will it be with a state pension?

A stark warning has been sounded that the state pension age could have to rise to 74 for those under-30s.

The Institute for Fiscal Studie...

Mortgage help or mortgage madness? What six times salary loans will mean

How do you solve a problem like high house prices without sinking the economy?

That's a conundrum that's kept politicians and central ban...

Has the cash Isa been saved for good... or is a cut still coming?

The slashing of the cash Isa was considered a nailed on certainty in next week's Mansion House speech, but now it seems Rachel Reeves has had a change...

One year in... has Labour been a success for our finances?

Is it time to dump your Premium Bonds?

The nation's favourite savings product has just got a little less generous.



The prize rate on NS&I's supremely popular Prem...

How to sort your finances: From budgeting, to savings and pensions

How would you spend a lottery jackpot?

What would you do with £208million? Ahead of another Euromillions rollover, This is Money spoke to an adviser to those fortunate few who have scooped...

How far would you go to avoid your personal tax raid?

Tax is an increasingly taxing subject for many people who feel hard done by as Britain’s complicated system catches them out.

Has Nationwide found a winning formula with its cash bonuses?

Banks have many tricks up their sleeves to try to attract customers and reward loyalty but Britain's biggest building society Nationwide appears to ha...

The great wealth transfer - and to do with a windfall

What red flags do you need to spot before you buy a home - and how do you find them?

How long did you take looking round your home before you put an offer in for it? The average prospective buyer spends just 43 minutes. 

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How low will interest rates go - and what does it mean for you?

Why is the bond market so powerful?

When it comes to investing, it's stock markets that regularly hog the headlines but it's government bond markets that really matter.

Banks want to lend you a bigger mortgage - but is that a good idea?

Major banks are tweaking their rules to allow borrowers to get bigger mortgages, while a new upstart lender is offering seven times salary home loans....

Is it finally time for the UK stock market to shine?

Amid Donald Trump's tariff madness, there may be a silver lining for British investors.



With American exceptionalism swiftl...

Are two-year mortgages fashionable again - and why are first-time buyers borrowing less from family?

For years, two-year fixes were the mortgage of choice for most homeowners - but borrowers piled into five-year deals in 2022 and 2023 in a bid to lock...

Trump tariff shock rocks the markets: What happens next?

Markets around the world have slumped, the dollar weakened and fears mount of a global recession, after Donald Trump announced huge 'reciprocal' tarif...

What the Spring Statement means for your finances

Rachel Reeves is back to where she started after the Spring Statement, with her £9.9billion of budget headroom restored but at what cost.

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Rachel Reeves is between a rock and a hard place - will it cost you more tax?

Rachel Reeves is due to deliver her Spring Statement next week and it's probably safe to say this isn't the position she wanted to be in.

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How worried should investors be about the Trump slump?

Investors this week have been hit by the 'Trump Slump.' Why is the US President rattling markets and is it the end of the US bull market? 

Pension gurus on top-ups and sums behind a comfortable retirement

People with gaps in their state pension records have just one more month to take advantage of a special offer to buy missing years going as far back a...

How much do you need to earn to feel rich?

If you earn a six figure salary then you have a far bigger income than most of the population.



That's a multiple of the £37...

Inflation strikes back: How worried do we need to be?

Should cash Isas be made less generous to encourage us to invest more?

The future of the cash Isa has been in the spotlight of late, with rumours the Chancellor could tinker with one of Britain's best loved tax breaks.

Will interest rates keep falling and can we dodge recession?

The Bank of England has delivered another rate cut but big questions remain over what happens next?



Forecasters had largely...

Is current account switching boom driven by cash carrots on offer from banks - or something else?

More than a million people switched current account last year - the second time it has ticked over the 1m mark.



So, who is...

Should you avoid a 40-year mortgage? The rise of long-life loans