Paul Lewis

From pensions and bus fares to inheritance rules and Capital Gains Tax, our money expert explains how the budget will affect you.

Keeping warm could be difficult for many this year with the loss of the Winter Fuel Payment, but there is other help available.

Our expert looks at some of the flaws in the Chancellor’s money-saving plan – and suggests a few alternative, fairer solutions for all.

While many believe the over-65s are living a retirement of luxury, in reality one in six are in poverty. Don’t suffer in silence, our columnist urges.

Inflation is back with a vengeance. Our finance expert looks at the steps we can take to ease its effects on our wallets.

Current accounts are free, but many of us pay monthly fees for premium ones. But are they worth it? Money expert Paul Lewis investigates.

Nearly half a million UK pensioners retired to countries where their pensions haven’t risen since they arrived.

Could you do with some extra income? Have you got a marketable skill? Then join the growing ranks of the over-65s who are self-employed, says Paul Lewis.

Work out whether inheritance tax (IHT) will be due on your home and possessions when you die, how to reduce the amount of inheritance tax due and more.