Laura Suter is AJ Bell's Director of Personal Finance. She joined the company in 2018 and is the go-to spokesperson on all things personal finance - from cash savings rates to saving for children and how to invest for the first time. Laura has a degree in Journalism Studies from the University of Sheffield.
Since joining the company, Laura has co-founded AJ Bell’s Money Matters campaign, which aims to help more women start their investing journey and close the gender investment gap. She writes articles for the campaign and co-hosts the Money Matters podcast.
Laura also co-hosts AJ Bell's weekly Money & Markets podcast, giving an update on all the investing and personal finance news of the week. She's regularly quoted in the national and trade press, as well as appearing on TV and radio. She speaks and presents at live events, ranging from AJ Bell roadshows to the company’s flagship investment conference, Investival, and Money Matters events.
Laura is a multi-award winning former financial journalist, having worked in this role for 10 years before joining AJ Bell. She was previously at the Daily Telegraph as an Investment Editor. During her time at the Telegraph, she was crowned the Headlinemoney Investment Journalist of the Year. She also worked for financial adviser publications Money Marketing and Money Management, as well as an investment publication in New York focusing on the hedge fund and private equity world.
29 January 2026
Hargreaves Lansdown new charges: here’s how AJ Bell comparesHargreaves Lansdown (HL) has made its first change to pricing in more than a decade, with fee cuts for a number of customers but increases to costs for many others.
While HL customers will benefit from a cut to the headline platform charge from 0.45% to 0.35%, other customers will find themselves paying a lot more in fees, thanks to certain fee...
29 January 2026
Cash savings could leave your kids £100,000 poorerPutting money away for your children is a great way to set them up for life, but lots of parents default to cash – costing their kids’ future wealth. Saving money when your child is young means there is a long time until they will access the money, which is ideal for investing. However, still lots of parents stick to the safety of cash for their...
19 January 2026
I’m a cash lover, what do the Budget Cash ISA changes mean for me?Ask the experts. Laura Suter is on hand to answer your personal finance questions. If you'd like a question considered for a future edition send it in now.
I’ve seen the changes to Cash ISAs announced in the Budget, and I’m worried about how it’ll affect me. I max out my Cash ISA every year by putting in the full £20,000, so any change to the...
8 January 2026
How to save for a houseMany people have a goal to buy a house. Learn more about how you can save for your house deposit and the other costs that come with buying your first home.
6 January 2026
How investing has outperformed cash by £56,059 over the long termThink you need millions to invest? Here’s why investing is for everyone
When ISAs first launched...
15 December 2025
Cash alternatives in your investment accountYou don’t need a Cash ISA to achieve cash-like returns. Learn more about lower risk investments that can give an extra boost for cash or de-risk a portfolio.
15 December 2025
What is the marriage allowance?The marriage allowance is a little-known tax break that can give you up to £252 a year from the government. Learn more about marriage allowance and who’s eligible.
11 December 2025
What should I do with my first bonus: treat myself, save it or invest it?Ask the experts. Laura Suter is on hand to answer your personal finance questions. If you'd like a question considered for a future edition send it in now.
I’ve just received my first-ever work bonus, and I’m not sure what to do with it. Part of me wants to celebrate and splurge on something I’ve wanted for ages, but I also feel like I should be...
8 December 2025
How an 18-year advent calendar can generate £265,851 for your childParents currently pillaging the toy shops or Amazon for their kid’s Christmas presents should pause and think about whether they should ditch the presents and give them some money instead.
Rather than carrying out a supermarket-sweep style dash around the shops before Christmas Day, in the long run kids may prefer cash that goes into an account for...
5 December 2025
What are we secretly spending our money on?If you’ve ever bought something without mentioning it to your partner, you’re not on your own. New...
