Latest articles by Nicole García Mérida
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Five things not to put in a will
There are many things to consider when writing a will. But what about things NOT to put in a will? We spoke to legal experts who told us about what you should leave out of a will.
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Can you profit from Airbnb amid potential holiday let tax clampdown
Advice Hosts on Airbnb can make as much as £6,000 a year from letting out their spare room or house. We look at the pros and cons of listing your home on Airbnb and how to make it profitable.
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Review: The Ozen Collection – a dream stay in the Maldives
MoneyWeek Travel Ozen Life Maadhoo and Ozen Reserve Bolifushi, where luxury meets nature, are almost too good to be true, says Nicole García Mérida.
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Eight ways to reduce your IHT bill
Tax We look at ways to reduce your IHT bill as inheritance tax receipts continue to hit record highs.
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5 things you didn’t realise were affecting your credit score
Advice Make sure you’re keeping your credit score in top shape by avoiding these mistakes.
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How to boost your pension pot by over £100,000
Tips Even a small increase to your monthly pension contributions could add tens of thousands of pounds to your retirement pot
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Could your money be in one of almost 430,000 unclaimed Child Trust Funds?
Features Millions of pounds are languishing in unclaimed Child Trust Funds. We look at how to track them down and how to make the most of your savings.
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The best credit cards for cashback
Features We tell you the best cashback credit card deals around at the moment, including Santander's new Edge credit card
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5 travel stocks to buy to cash in on the sector’s rebound
Tips The travel sector is rebounding following a tough two years due to the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We look at five stocks to buy that could benefit.
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State pension underpayments: HMRC contacts thousands of women over £1.3bn missing payments
News An estimated 210,000 women have missed out on state pension payments due to government errors. HMRC has started sending out letters to those affected - we explain who will receive one, and what to do if you think you're owed money but don't get a letter.
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SVR mortgages are hitting record-highs – should you fix your mortgage?
Mortgages Should you fix your mortgage? Standard variable rate mortgages are nearing highs not seen since 2008, and rates on fixed-term products are also rising.
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10 most affordable places to rent (and least) in England
As rent prices increase, it’s good to know where renters can get the best value. And which are the least affordable areas, to avoid.
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£500 million state pension underpayments identified - are you owed money?
News The DWP has so far identified £500m in state pension underpayments between January 2021 to October 2023. We explain how to check if you’ve been affected and how to claim your money back.
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Last posting dates for Christmas 2023
Make sure you don’t miss the last posting dates for Christmas to get your parcels and letters to their destination on time.
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Installing solar panels – are they worth the cost?
UK homes have installed a record number of solar panels so far in 2023. We look into what you need to know before deciding whether to add them to your home.
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Which house price index is the best?
Features Britain has at least five indices measuring house prices. But which house price index is the best?
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NS&I Premium Bonds draw – when to check if you won
NS&I Premium Bonds winners will be announced later this morning. We look at how to check you won a prize in November's draw.
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State pension set to rise by 8.5% next year as wages grow above inflation
The state pension is set to jump by 8.5% in April as wages go up – but is the triple lock sustainable?
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Why you need to act now to make sure you’re getting the best savings rate
Whilst average savings rates are at their highest level in 15 years, banks are starting to pull top rates - so you will need to act quickly to bag the best rates
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NS&I launches table-topping one year fixed rate bond
The Treasury backed savings provider is boosting the rate on its one-year fixed bonds to the highest level since they were launched in 2008.
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ONS: UK economy recovered from pandemic faster than previously thought
Revisions from the ONS showed the UK economy has grown since the pandemic, while the latest data showed GDP grew in the second quarter of 2023.
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Starling Bank boosts rate on its current accounts to 3.25%
Starling Bank hikes current account rate to 3.25% - up from 0.05%.
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Zoopla: Buyers’ market continues with properties averaging a £12,000 discount
Buyer choice has significantly improved, prompting sellers to reprice their properties in order to secure a sale, Zoopla’s house price index shows.
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Government considering cuts to inheritance tax, reports say
The Sunday Times reported government officials are considering cuts to inheritance tax ahead of the general election.
