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Government sets out plans to automatically combine small pension pots

Workers with small pension pots could soon find their accounts combined into larger pots thanks…

Doubts cast on Lifetime ISA reform

The Lifetime ISA is subject of a Parliamentary inquiry from the Treasury Select Committee. Its…

Should young people seek financial advice? A guide for the under-45s

Is financial advice worth it for under-45s? Mouthy Money editor Edmund Greaves explores the pros,…

Investing Ideas: AXA UK Sustainable Equity fund manager on Games Workshop, reducing carbon emissions and FTSE 250 opportunities

Mouthy Money meets top investment fund managers to get insights into the ‘what, how and…

When it comes to couples finances, I’m a socialist at heart

Mouthy Money editor Edmund Greaves ponders how redistributive socialism ended up at the heart of…

What Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs mean for your finances

Trump tariffs are sweeping global markets. But how is it going to affect UK personal…

Paul Thomas

Contributing editor

Paul Thomas is a contributing editor at Mouthy Money. He is a mortgage market expert and former national newspaper journalist and magazine editor at titles including the Mail and Mortgage Strategy.

Home ownership freedom: should you try paying off your mortgage early?

Paying off your mortgage early seems like an alluring prospect. But how does it stack…

Going to miss the Stamp Duty deadline? You could be £4,000 better for it

Missing out on the Stamp Duty deadline might not be the catastrophe you think it…

Why savings rates should be double what they are

Think you’re getting a decent rate on your savings? Think again British savers should be…

Mortgage rates are falling, but is now the right time to fix your home loan?

If you’re one of the 1.8 million borrowers whose fixed rate mortgage is up for…

Deal of the week: enjoy up to £20 off with an Ocado discount on your first purchase

With the cost of living soaring, it’s important to make savings where you can –…

LISTEN: Breaking down the myths about investing

Mouthy Money co-editor Paul Thomas sits down with digital investing platform EQi to tackle the…

How a single glance from a golden retriever puppy cost me £13,000

Mouthy Money co-editor Paul Thomas reveals the true cost of owning a dog. A few…

The hidden costs of buying your first home

Buying your first home is one of the most exciting times of your life, but…