Savings essentials

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10 Oct 2024
The benefits of saving money at high interest rates

Cash can be a powerful tool for growing your wealth – if you know where to put it. In this article, we’ll show you how high-interest savings accounts can help you maximise your money, and how to get started.

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25 Jul 2024
Savings & investments guide to interest rates

Curious about how changes in interest rates can shape your savings strategy? Discover the different types of savings accounts, their unique benefits, and smart steps to make the most of your money.

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25 Jul 2024
What type of savings account should you open?

There are several factors to weigh up when choosing a savings account. This guide explains which accounts are best suited to your saving needs.

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What type of savings account should you open?

Market news

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07 Nov 2024
Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.75% – what this means for your savings

Inflation has fallen below the Bank of England’s target. With the Monetary Policy Committee voting to reduce the base rate to 4.75%, we analyse what this means for your savings, and how smart savers are moving quickly to secure the best rates.

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Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.75% – what this means for your savings
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30 Oct 2024
The Autumn Budget and your savings: what you need to know

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her first Autumn Budget to Parliament today. From changes to Capital Gains Tax to State Pension rises, we take a closer look at some of the key announcements.

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19 Sep 2024
Bank of England holds base rate at 5% – what it means for your savings

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has held the base rate steady at 5%. Discover how this impacts your savings and what the outlook is for the rest of the year.

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Bank of England holds base rate at 5% – what it means for your savings

Personal finance

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23 Oct 2024
How the Chancellor’s statements affect savings & investments

We explore how the Chancellor's Budgets can impact savings and investments, so you’ll know what to look out for in future Budget statements.

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08 Apr 2024
The benefits of filing your Self Assessment tax return early

The deadline for filing your Self Assessment tax return looms on 31 January every year. However, contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to wait until January to submit it. In fact, you can get ahead of the game by filing it as early as the end of the tax year.

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07 Mar 2024
Financial empowerment strategies for women

A woman’s financial journey is not the same as a man’s. We highlight some of the challenges women may face on their financial journey, and share strategies for managing and growing wealth.

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Financial empowerment strategies for women

Planning for retirement

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11 Oct 2023
Modern day financial planning for retirement

Being well equipped to deal with your retirement planning can alleviate any worries you may have. Explore how inflation and economic change can impact your pension and financial planning for retirement.

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Modern day financial planning for retirement
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31 Mar 2023
Navigating retirement taxes: a beginner's guide

We take a look at retirement taxes in the UK, including what they are and what you can do to ease your tax burden.

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Navigating retirement taxes: a beginner's guide
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20 Feb 2023
Five ways to save and invest for a comfortable retirement

Want to make your retirement savings work harder for you? Learn how you can boost your nest egg and enjoy a more secure future. Start planning today for the retirement you’ve always dreamed of.

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Five ways to save and invest for a comfortable retirement

Growing your savings

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01 Oct 2024
Growing your savings with a five-year savings plan

Whether you're looking to save for a house, a new arrival, or you want to shore up your finances, planning ahead makes all the difference. In this article, we explore the range of options to help grow your savings.

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30 Apr 2024
Growing and safeguarding your savings - a guide

Actively managing your cash savings is the best way to achieve higher interest rates and protect what’s yours. Read on to learn the essentials of saving, and start making the most of your cash.

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21 Dec 2023
Smart ways to save and invest your newfound wealth

Receiving a windfall of money can be exciting and even life-changing. But it can also come with challenges. Our guide answers key questions about how to handle a financial windfall.

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Smart ways to save and invest your newfound wealth

Staying secure

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22 Oct 2024
Wealth protection strategies to support your financial future

Protecting your wealth is every bit as important as creating it in the first place. In this detailed guide, we explore everything you need to know about wealth protection, so you can build the financial future you want.

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20 Feb 2024
Building a diversified portfolio - the key considerations

A diversified portfolio can combat stock market volatility and economic change. We’ve created this guide on building a diversified portfolio, so you know how to approach diversification and understand how it can help you manage risk.

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02 Oct 2023
How to minimise risk in your investment portfolio

In the world of investments, risk is a constant companion. Not knowing what the future holds can be unnerving. But if you make smart decisions and invest in the right places, you can reduce risk, increase the reward, and create significant returns.

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