Savings / Ruth Jackson-Kirby

Give your savings some welly with the right ISA

Whether you are building a nest egg for your children, buying a home or boosting your pension, there is an ISA that can help.

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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.

Child Piggy Bank

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.

Girl with a smartphone

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.

Piggy Bank wearing face mask

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.

NerdWallet • 30th November 2020

Choosing the right easy access savings account

Aim to find an instant access account that allows your money to grow and offers a competitive interest rate even after an introductory bonus period.

NerdWallet • 30th November 2020

How to choose a regular savings account

Opening a regular savings account requires minimum savings each month, and you’re offered a top interest rate in return. Learn what’s required and how to compare the best options.

NerdWallet • 26th November 2020

Everything you need to know about savings accounts

How much interest you earn depends on the type of savings account, how much you save and how long you are willing to lock your money away.

NerdWallet • 25th November 2020

ISA or Savings Account: Which Is Best For Me?

The answer to whether you should open an individual savings account or a traditional saver depends on your income tax, and how much and how long you plan to save.

Man counting his savings

MoneyWeek • 23rd November 2020

For the best savings rates forget the high street banks

With interest rates close to zero, finding a decent return on your savings is nearly impossible.

NerdWallet • 18th November 2020

Help to Save: Accounts for Low-Income Workers

Help to Save is a government scheme to help low-income workers build a savings pot. Find out how the Help to Save bonus works and whether you are eligible for a Help to Save account.

NerdWallet • 18th November 2020

FSCS: How it protects your savings and investments

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme guarantees that if you have money with a regulated financial firm that goes bust you will get your money back.

NerdWallet • 18th November 2020

What is a Credit Union?

Credit unions are co-operatives that provide loans and savings accounts to members, and your employer or trade union may have an affiliation or you can search for one online.

Good Money Guide • 16th November 2020

Are savings accounts prizes worth it?

Interest rates are dismally low, so it is hardly a surprise then that more and more of us are being attracted to savings accounts that pay prizes instead of interest. But are they a good idea?

MoneyWeek • 2nd October 2020

Where to put your savings now that NS&I has cut its rates

National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has slashed its interest rates. There are now much better deals for your savings elsewhere.

Piggy Bank Blackboard Chart

Good Housekeeping • 1st October 2020

Why now is a good time to start investing

Many of us have been hit hard financially by the pandemic, but if you’re among the lucky ones who have been able to save, here’s why investing that money is your best bet for making it grow.

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