You may already have a smart home hub if you own certain smart speakers like an Amazon Echo (4th generation) ($100) or smart displays like the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd generation) ($150). If you’re an Apple HomeKit user, you might have a HomePod or Apple TV that acts as a hub for your home, … Read more
From fuel tax hikes to fixing millions of potholes and accelerating the petrol ban Our guide to how a Labour government will affect motorists and their money We have a new Labour government and motorists want to know what this means for the future of car ownership and driving costs. What can motorists who take … Read more
How long does it take for the income to equal that of an ‘equal’ annuity? What are the inflation risks with a 20-year pension? Money experts analyze the numbers and explain what to look for before you buy Retirement Income: Annuities offer a guaranteed income until you die, and the deals have improved thanks to … Read more
Bond investors have largely ignored the Tories and Labor election manifestos Tax rules and the memory of the Liz Truss market collapse are keeping promises in check But investors are cautious about ‘deterioration of discipline’ and the need for tax increases Official opinion polls suggest Britain is on course for a change of government next … Read more
The five biggest banks pay an average of just 1.69% on £10,000 of easy access loans This remains no less than 1.43% behind the rest of the market average Despite new rules requiring them to offer savers ‘fair value’ Britain’s five biggest banks are still failing to offer competitive savings rates despite the Financial Conduct … Read more