Esther Shaw is a freelance writer at The Sun. With nearly two decades of experience as a consumer money journalist, she specializes in topics such as saving and investing, retirement planning, and the housing market, covering everything from energy bills and pensions to mortgages and mould. Esther's work has been featured in prominent publications including The Money Edit, The Times, and Forbes.
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Esther’s focus is primarily on personal finance, home improvement, and energy efficiency topics relevant to the United Kingdom. Her coverage often includes practical tips and expert commentary.
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A record 3.8m investors and business owners are expected to pay dividend tax in 2026-27.
By: Esther Shaw
You don’t have to evict your tenants if you decide to sell, Telegraph Money explains
By: Esther Shaw
Ongoing “stealth tax” means millions of British workers are being dragged into paying higher tax bills as their salaries increase while tax thresholds remain frozen until 2030-31.
Janine McDonald thought she would retire at 60, but life got in the way. Luckily she now has her own business, and a new plan for her and her daughters
You're winding down to retirement, working part-time, when the boiler breaks and your car gives up the ghost. Your earnings won't cover them both, but you do have that retirement pot from years ago.
As hard-working families seek ways to shelter their assets from the creeping inheritance tax (IHT) net , one tactic used by the wealthy is on the rise.
Cheap houses, low interest rates and the opportunity to renovate and “flip” for big profits – buy-to-let has been such a dependable source of wealth that many pensioners have relied on it to fund their retirement.
Deciding when to access your pension is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make, but not everyone gets it right.
Many of us daydream about receiving a hefty windfall. Yet in reality, an inheritance can be difficult to navigate.
Esther Shaw Have you kept working beyond retirement age? Or, have you been compelled to keep working because of your financial situation?
