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Learn how to make your money go further with our 'How To' section. From picking a current account to saving on childcare, this section has basic money-saving tips you need in your day-to-day life.

Mar 24, 2020

Use the lockdown to teach your kids the value of money – here’s how

If you have school-age children at home, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed by the pros...

Dec 17, 2019

How to beat the ‘onslaught’ of savings rate cuts

It’s a disappointing end to a tough year for savers as providers continue to pull their ...

Oct 23, 2019

VIDEO: Money tips for couples

A recent study found that British couples find it difficult to discuss spending, budgeting...

Jul 23, 2019

Five everyday habits putting our money at risk

Keeping our bank accounts safe from criminals and hackers is often at the forefront of our...

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Jul 17, 2019

The ultimate holiday money-saving guide for 2019

Planning a trip away can be stressful, time-consuming and expensive so here are the indust...

Jun 10, 2019

Five ways to teach your kids the value of money

Today kicks off My Money Week, a national initiative aimed at teaching school-age kids all...

Apr 29, 2019

Private school fees soar: tips to cover the costs

Private school fees rose by 3.7% last year, almost double the rate of inflation and well a...

Apr 16, 2019

Five ways to save money abroad this Easter

If you’re off on holiday this Easter, there are plenty of ways to save money while you�...

Jan 30, 2019

12 simple ways to improve your financial situation

The year is flying by already – it’s time to start making the most of it. Here are a d...

Sep 24, 2018

Inflation is the silent enemy of savers: here’s a plan to beat it

Cash savings are being eroded by rising inflation but they still have a place in this plan...

Aug 01, 2018

Top money saving tips for students from students

Essential money saving advice for anyone about to start uni - straight from the mouths of ...

Dec 18, 2017

Redundancy from an investment perspective

Sadly, Christmas coincides with companies doing their end of year accounts. If it hasn't b...

Dec 15, 2017

Five ways to boost your bank balance at Christmas

From switching gadgets off stand-by, to turning your thermostat down by just one degree, s...

Dec 14, 2017

Six quick and safe alternatives to sending Christmas cash in the post

Millions of pounds of Christmas money is lost every year whether it goes missing in the po...

Sep 04, 2017

How to pay for private school fees

News that private school fees have risen by more than a fifth in five years while wages ha...

Aug 31, 2017

How parents can help towards their child’s higher education costs

From school fees to university costs, how can parents help contribute to the cost of their...

Jul 24, 2017

10 of the best ways to make and save money on everyday tasks

Whether you’re saving for a holiday, or simply looking to put enough aside for a rainy d...

May 22, 2017

How to have the ‘savings talk’ with your children

Five top tips for parents who want their kids to be good with money from an early age.

Feb 21, 2017

The ‘lazy’ ways to make and save money

If you value your time over the effort needed to save a few quid, these websites take the ...

Jan 19, 2017

Embarrassed by the thought of haggling? Top tips to bag a bargain

When it comes to haggling, embarrassment is often the main barrier which prevents people t...

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New digital bank ‘Monument’ to launch

Monument will focus on ‘mass affluent’ clients such as professionals, property investo...

Feb 24, 2021

Government urged to respond to Lifetime ISA petition

More than 16,500 people have signed a petition calling for the Lifetime ISA (LISA) withdra...

Feb 24, 2021

YBS launches best buy regular savings account

Yorkshire Building Society’s Loyalty Regular Saver pays interest of 3.5%, with savers ab...

Feb 24, 2021

TSB launches £3-a-month premium current account

Spend & Save Plus costs £36 a year but customers can earn £5 cashback each month.

Feb 24, 2021

Transferwise re-brands as ‘Wise’

Digital challenger and money transfer service Transferwise has changed its name to ‘Wise...

Feb 18, 2021

Lockdown savers put away an average of £1,085

The habit of putting money away regularly might be one of the few good things to come out ...

The savings accounts paying the most interest

If one of your jobs this month is to get your finances in order, moving your savings to a higher paying deal i...

Everything you need to know about being furloughed

Few people had heard of ‘furlough’ before March 2020, but the coronavirus pandemic thrust the idea of bein...

Coronavirus and your finances: what help can you get in the second lockdown?

News and updates on everything to do with coronavirus and your personal finances.

What will happen if rates change

How your finances will be impacted by a rise in interest rates.

Regular Savings Calculator

Small regular contributions can build up nicely over time.

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Having a baby and your finances: seven top tips

We’re guessing the Duchess of Cambridge won’t be fretting about maternity pay or whether she’ll still be...

Protecting family wealth: 10 tips for cutting inheritance tax

Inheritance tax - sometimes known as 'death tax' - can cause even more heartache for bereaved families. But th...

Travel insurance: Five tips to ensure a successful claim

Ahead of your summer holiday, it’s important to make sure you have the right level of travel cover or you co...

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