About the expert

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.

Latest articles from Laura Suter

  • 29 January 2026

    Cash savings could leave your kids £100,000 poorer

    Putting 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 8 January 2026

    How to save for a house

    Many 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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...

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  • 8 December 2025

    How an 18-year advent calendar can generate £265,851 for your child

    Parents 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...

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  • 4 December 2025

    How much the Cash ISA allowance cut could cost you

    The decision to cut the Cash ISA allowance for those under the age of 65 is going to lead to bigger tax bills for the nation.

    The Budget also saw the personal savings allowance frozen for another year and the tax rates for savings interest increased – leading to a triple blow for cash savers. Quite simply, they will see more of their money taxed at...

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