Savings / Ruth Jackson-Kirby

This is Money • 22nd October 2022

Why do children get worse returns on Isas than adults?

There's an anomaly in the savings market. Adult ISAs are enjoying rate rises but children's accounts are being overlooked.

The Mail on Sunday • 24th September 2022

I want an ethical account... but will I be worse off?

When you deposit money with a bank or building society, it lends it out to other customers and businesses. Ethical banks make a point of not lending money to the most controversial businesses, such as weapon or gambling firms.

The Mail on Sunday • 13th August 2022

Here's how to use your savings to offset soaring energy bills

Use your savings to tackle the cost-of-living crisis – from boosting interest to generating your own electricity.

This is Money • 11th June 2022

Huge rate robbery behind £12bn slump for savings in cash Isas

For more than 20 years, millions of savers have relied on cash Individual Savings Accounts (Isas) to protect their nest eggs from the taxman. But the death knell is now ringing for cash Isas as savers chase better rates available across the wider savings market.

The Mail on Sunday • 15th May 2022

Eight tricks to help you beat the savings drought

You can earn interest of up to 5 per cent. But you must be smart and use tricks to maximise interest you receive.

MoneyWeek • 27th April 2022

Should you buy pet insurance or “self insure” your pet?

Veterinary costs are soaring, but many pet insurance policies provide a poor level of cover.

MoneyWeek • 13th April 2022

Don't buy pre-paid funeral plans, save for death instead

Funerals are costly, but pre-paid plans have not been a reliable way to prepare for them.

MoneyWeek • 22nd March 2022

Ethical savings accounts: make your cash green

NS&I’s Green Savings Bond helps fund environmentally sound projects, but there are better eco-friendly options.

The Mail on Sunday • 14th March 2022

The best green or ethical places to invest a Junior Isa

Many of us tuck money away for our children and grandchildren in the hope it will help give them a brighter future. But by investing the money ethically, you could also help ensure it is shaping the world into a better place for them.

MoneyWeek • 9th March 2022

Split your money into pots with Zopa's new savings account

A new account from Zopa lets you tailor your savings to your needs by putting your money in separate pots, but is it a good idea?

MoneyWeek • 28th April 2021

Should you join in on the dash for digital banks?

App-based financial-services providers are proving efficient and popular.

Piggy bank being protected from being smashed

MoneyWeek • 20th April 2021

Does part of the £50bn lying forgotten in dormant accounts belong to you?

Once you’ve tucked money away you would assume that it is yours forever. But the government can borrow the money.

The Mail on Sunday • 14th March 2021

Invest now to give your child a golden future

Junior ISAs are a great way to save for your child without having to worry about paying tax on the growth.

The Mail on Sunday • 14th March 2021

How to choose the best investment-based Isa for you

When it comes to choosing a stocks and shares Isa, investors are spoilt for choice. The hard bit is finding out which is right for you.

MoneyWeek • 23rd February 2021

Why you should still be putting money into a cash Isa

Interest rates may be lousy, but tax-free saving into a cash Isa is still a good idea if you focus on the longer-term positivies.

Good Housekeeping • 1st January 2021

Eight Apps to Help Improve your Finances

Want to feel more in control of your money? Here's the tech to help.

NerdWallet • 9th December 2020

Child Savings Accounts: How to Choose the Best One

A children’s savings account gives parents, and their family and friends, somewhere to save for a child’s future. It can also be a great way to teach your offspring about the rewards of saving.

NerdWallet • 9th December 2020

Student Bank Accounts: Why They're Worth Considering

Offering interest-free overdrafts and rewards, a student bank account can really help your finances while you are at university.

NerdWallet • 9th December 2020

Kids' Bank Cards: How Do They Work?

If you’d rather your child didn’t carry cash, a kid’s bank card or spending card could be a good solution.

MoneyWeek • 9th December 2020

What to do with your 2020 savings

If you’ve saved more than usual this year, where should the money go? On paying off your debts.

Ruth Jackson-Kirby

Give your savings some welly with the right ISA

Why do children get worse returns on Isas than adults?

I want an ethical account... but will I be worse off?

Here's how to use your savings to offset soaring energy bills

Huge rate robbery behind £12bn slump for savings in cash Isas

Eight tricks to help you beat the savings drought

Should you buy pet insurance or “self insure” your pet?

Don't buy pre-paid funeral plans, save for death instead

Ethical savings accounts: make your cash green

The best green or ethical places to invest a Junior Isa

Split your money into pots with Zopa's new savings account

Should you join in on the dash for digital banks?

Does part of the £50bn lying forgotten in dormant accounts belong to you?

Invest now to give your child a golden future

How to choose the best investment-based Isa for you

Why you should still be putting money into a cash Isa

Eight Apps to Help Improve your Finances

Child Savings Accounts: How to Choose the Best One

Student Bank Accounts: Why They're Worth Considering

Kids' Bank Cards: How Do They Work?

What to do with your 2020 savings