Rachel Mortimer

Rachel Reeves is planning a big IHT shake-up in her budget this week. Rachel Mortimer examines which allowances and reforms could be scrapped — and try our tax quiz

Ask our Money journalists what impact the budget will have on your savings, earnings and investments — post your comments now for a live Q&A from 1pm

The chancellor will abolish the inheritance tax exemption on pensions from April 2027. This is what you need to do now to avoid a huge tax bill

Students can expect debts of more than £70,000 when they leave university, but there are alternatives, says Rachel Mortimer

Problems with paperwork include spelling mistakes, poor handwriting and incorrect information

Lawyers are reporting a surge in tax planning inquiries since changes to inheritance tax on pensions and farms were announced. Rachel Mortimer studies the fine print

The chancellor was right to end the relief on pensions, but without other reforms the change will lead to more stress and missed deadlines for bereaved families

The discounts are coming thick and fast, but will that win over the petrolheads, asks Rachel Mortimer

The cryptocurrency’s value broke $100k this week after endorsement from the president-elect, but is it now too late to invest, asks Rachel Mortimer

It may be tempting to have that big financial chat when you are all together — here’s how to do it and keep the peace. By Rachel Mortimer