Paul Thomas, Author at Mouthy Money

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The spending review is the perfect storm in a teacup for our times

The Chancellor’s spending review is a serious storm in a teacup as dark clouds gather…

Should I get income protection?

Income protection policies help people plan for times when they might not be able to…

Minimum retirement income costs fall as energy bills get cheaper

The average cost of minimum retirement income has fallen by £1,000 thanks to lower energy…

UK Government announces pension reforms to combine pension funds and increase domestic investment

The UK Government’s sweeping pension reforms aim to combine pension funds and increase domestic investment,…

We’re on the cusp of returning to an era of financial repression

Edmund Greaves warns that the Government’s new powers to direct pension fund investment mark the…

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…