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What is the average salary by age – and how do you compare?

Are you making more than your peers? We look at the average salary by age to see how much the typical Brit earns at different stages of their life

'I'm a money expert and these are the five most common mistakes people make'

A money expert has revealed the five key mistakes that people make when it comes to managing their personal finances – and shared vital tips about what they can do instead

My ISA is ready for an S&P 500 bear market

As the S&P 500 index flirts with bear market territory, this investor is keeping his eye on one holding in his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio. The post My ISA is ready for an S&P 500 bear market appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

The world's 20 wealthiest cities in the UK and around the world

Discover the cities with the most millionaires and billionaires, and see why some of them are losing their super-rich residents at an alarming rate...

The true cost of raising a child revealed — and how much to save for each age

Interest rates are set to go down in the UK next month - here’s why

Interest rates are set to go down in the UK next month - here’s why - Interest rates are likely to go down next month - but much could yet be decided by how fast the issues around tariffs are resolved

The Importance of Liquidity in Crypto Markets

For any investment, the ability to buy and sell the asset efficiently is paramount. The liquidity of the asset guides an investor into deciding if and how much of a position they will take on a specific investment, and this applies to cryptocurrencies as well. In the crypto market, liquidity refers to the ease with […] The post The Importance of Liquidity in Crypto Markets appeared first on Our Culture.

Gold soars to a new high as economic uncertainty deepens. Here's what to know

Gold soars to a new high as economic uncertainty deepens. Here's what to know - As economic uncertainty deepens worldwide, gold prices keep hitting record after record

How to Look After a Money Tree — Care for This "Prosperous" Plant, and Legend Says It'll Give You Good Fortune

Money might not grow on trees, but you reap what you sow when it comes to the care of this classic houseplant

Martin Lewis names three best fixed-rate Cash ISAs that can be opened right now

Martin Lewis has shared the top three fixed rate Cash ISAs to open right now - as he urged savers to take advantage of them while they are still available on the market

Martin Lewis shares ‘scary’ rule of thumb for how much you should have in your pension

Millennials and Gen Z beware: People in their fifties have serious pension problems. You could be doomed

Millennials and Gen Z beware: People in their fifties have serious pension problems. You could be doomed - IN FOCUS : People in their forties and fifties aren’t saving enough for a comfortable retirement, according to new research. So where does that leave younger generations who are worst hit by the cost of living crisis, asks Katie Rosseinsky?

Rachel Reeves's tax bombshell to 'drag' 8.3 million Britons into paying more to HMRC - what you need to know

More than 8.3 million Britons are set to be pulled into higher tax brackets within the next five years due to frozen tax thresholds, analysts are warning. This phenomenon, known as "fiscal drag", occurs as workers' earnings or inflation increase while tax thresholds remain at the same rate. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecasts that ...

Ranked: the world's most valuable substances

Diamonds, gold, and platinum are among the world's most valuable substances – but so are many materials you’ve probably never heard of.

Coventry Building Society launches 'flexible' 5% savings interest rate with £50k prize draw up for grabs

Coventry Building Society has launched a new exclusive savings account offering a five per cent interest rate with customers having the chance to win a share of a £50,000 prize draw. The Loyalty Regular Saver (3) account is available to members who have held a savings account or mortgage with the society since at least January 1, 2025. This prize d...

Sycamore CEO on How Credit Markets Are Reacting to Tariffs

Sycamore Tree Capital Partners CEO Mark Okada speaks with Bloomberg's Julie Fine in Dallas about how credit markets are reacting to tariffs and how the CLO market is adjusting to the volatility.

Worried About 2025 Travel Costs? Here Are 10 Budget Red Flags to Watch

Worried About 2025 Travel Costs? Here Are 10 Budget Red Flags to Watch

How To Give Off Old-Money Energy Without The Bank Account

You don’t need a centuries-old estate or a private yacht to make it seem like you’ve got plenty of money. The vibe is less about flashy displays of wealth and more about quiet confidence, timeless style, and little behaviours that say, “I’ve got nothing to prove.” It’s about the art of elegance—calm, composed, and never...

Huge boost for first-time buyers as another major lender relaxes mortgage rules

HSBC says the change could mean 20,000 more customers are able to get a mortgage, alongside being able to borrow larger amounts - and the average increase in offer for first-time buyers will be £39,000

Top 10 Places Where the U.S. Dollar Still Goes Far

Top 10 Places Where the U.S. Dollar Still Goes Far

Here’s how I save money as a pet owner without compromising on care

Tips for keeping your pets happy and your wallet a little fuller

10 Home Upgrades to Make Before US-China Costs Rise

10 Home Upgrades to Make Before US-China Costs Rise

FTSE 100 makes further gains as Wall Street rebounds

FTSE 100 makes further gains as Wall Street rebounds - The FTSE 100 finished up by 0.64%, or 52.94 points, to close at 8,328.6.

How I became a convert to solar panels - and made a profit on my electricity bill last month, by top financial expert SIR STEVE WEBB

Last year my wife Helen and I finally installed solar panels on our home, which means that sunny days boost our bank balance as well as my mood.

How the UK's average salary compares to the rest of the world

We take a look at the average annual salaries in 42 different nations around the world. How does your salary compare?

Elliott wants BP to boost free cash flow to $20 billion by 2027, source says

By Shadia Nasralla (Reuters) -Activist investor Elliott Management has urged BP to boost its free cash flow to $20 billion by 2027 from around $8 billion last year through significant spending cuts and cost reductions, a source familiar with the situation said on Tuesday. Elliott has increased its stake in BP to just over 5% in the form of derivative contracts, according to a regulatory notice

Surging government borrowing risks fresh market chaos, warns IMF

Surging government borrowing around the world, triggered by Donald Trump’s trade war, risks fresh bond market chaos, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. The IMF said Mr Trump’s tariffs were expected to force governments to borrow more heavily to cope with an expected global economic slowdown. However, a flood of new debt issuance coul...

What your old computers and games consoles are worth today

From Atari to Amstrad and Sony to Sega, some of these computers and games consoles are worth serious money today.

How 21 Self-Made Billionaires Made Their Money

Chip Wilson made billions when he founded Lululemon—but his outrageous comments have, once again, left furious consumers calling for a boycott.

20 celebrities who have made bank as business owners

Being famous doesn't always mean you're rich, but these 20 celebrities are both. And they didn't just earn money from their talent. They're also very successful business owners.

Is £50K a Good Salary in the UK? What It Really Gets You

Wondering if £50K is a good salary in the UK? Find out how it compares to the average and what lifestyle it can afford.

Nationwide to cut mortgage rates as low as 3.89% as banks boost borrowing power

Nationwide to cut mortgage rates as low as 3.89% as banks boost borrowing power - HSBC UK and First Direct announced changes to their mortgage affordability calculations which could help some people to get a deal with them.

Stock market rallies as White House talks up potential for trade deals

The stock market is rallying as the White House talks up the potential for trade deals with over 100 countries that could settle escalating tariff wars.

UK Households Could Receive £100 DWP Cost of Living Payment

The UK government has launched a new initiative to assist households struggling with the rising cost of living. As part of this effort, eligible households can apply for a one-time £100 DWP cost of living payment. This payment is part of the Household Support Fund, which is designed to help residents cover essential costs like fuel, water, and food...

Man City land huge cash windfall from UEFA as chief hails 'fantastic' scheme

Manchester City's summer transfer kitty has been given a boost, with Pep Guardiola's men rewarded for receiving the most international call-ups for UEFA competitions between 2020 and 2024

Should I use my inheritance to pay off our mortgage or save it for my children?

A reader is conflicted over what is best to do with the £250,000 that has come to them from their late mother

US Dollar to Stay Reserve Currency, Barclays CEO Says

The US dollar will "absolutely" remain the world's only reserve currency, Barclays Plc CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan says in an interview with David Rubenstein at the 2025 Sell-Side Leaders Forum.

Pound surges to seven-month high as dollar slides after Donald Trump 'triggers severe market backlash'

The pound has surged to its highest level against the dollar since September after President Donald Trump reiterated his calls for the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. This rise comes amid growing market concerns that the leader of the free world is seeking ways to fire the central bank's chairman Jerome Powell. Financial markets have reac...

The highest paying jobs in the UK (and how to get one)

Who earns more – surgeons, chief executives, IT directors or PR aficionados? Telegraph Money has analysed provisional data from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, to create a list of highest paying jobs in the UK – ranking occupations based on their median annual gross pay for all full-time employees. Note that because we’ve used median e...

US electric car manufacturer Tesla sees profit slump in first quarter

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla saw profit slump in the first quarter, the company reported on Tuesday. The company's earnings came in at $409 million, or $0.12 per share. This compares with $1.390 billion, or $0.41 per share, last year. Excluding items, Tesla reported adjusted earnings of $934 million or $0.27 per share for the period. Analyst...

Experts explain what happens to your pension when you die

Experts explain what happens to your pension when you die - Some pensions aren’t inheritable, but others are

Meet the world's richest person in every decade for the last 200 years

What did it take to be the richest person in the world in 1820, 1850 or 1900? And how does that compare to today?

32-Year-Old Built Nine Income Streams While Working A 9-to-5; Reveals Challenges And Lessons Learned

Investment Banker Nischa Shah, who shares videos on personal finance, self-development, and business on her YouTube channel, began her journey with a single income: her 9-to-5 banking job. Like many, she believed climbing the corporate ladder was the only path to financial security. But she eventually realised this approach had its limits. "Relying...

The Top-Paying Jobs in America: Careers That Bring in the Big Bucks

The Top-Paying Jobs in America: Careers That Bring in the Big Bucks

Looking For Value? Our Expert's 5 Tips To Save Money On Top 100 Green Fees

With a little research, there are ways to play the Top 100 courses without breaking the bank. Fergus Bisset explains...

Everyday Things Middle-Class Americans Can No Longer Afford

Discover 44 items that middle-class Americans can no longer afford. From medicine, soda, and dog food, to warranties and insurance plans, find out just how drastically inflation has hit the U.S.

Gold prices touch an all-time high, Indian women ask: Who’s rich now with all that 22K jewellery?

Dubai: As gold prices soar to Dh374 per gram for 22k gold, I’m not going to pretend I understand the stock market or the forces of global economics. But here’s what I do know: every Malayali, scratch that -- every Indian woman -- who has lovingly hoarded gold over the years is probably laughing her way to the bank right now. Let me tell you a story...

Greece announces 1 billion euros in financial benefits after posting 1.3% budget surplus

Greece announces 1 billion euros in financial benefits after posting 1.3% budget surplus - Greece’s prime minister has announced 1 billion euros in financial benefits for lower-income households and the country’s public investment program

100% chance that Bank of England will cut interest rates next month, markets predict

Financial markets have priced in a 100% chance of a Bank of England interest rate cut next month, as the effects of Donald Trump's evolving trade war continue to play out in the global economy.

Interest-only mortgage: What is it and how to get one

While most mortgage deals are repayment mortgages – where you pay off a chunk of what you borrowed in addition to interest – it’s also possible to get interest-only loans. These deals mean lower repayment costs, but when the term is up you’ll usually need to have a plan of how to repay the lump sum that’s still owing. Here, Telegraph Money explains...