Savings essentials

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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?
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17 Jul 2024
What is a cash deposit platform?

Cash deposit platforms are becoming a more popular way to manage savings. They have a number of benefits – explained here.

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What is a cash deposit platform?

Market news

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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
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01 Aug 2024
Turning the tide: Bank of England lowers the base rate to 5%

In a knife-edge decision, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted to reduce the base rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 5%. This marks the first rate cut in over four years. How does this change impact savers?

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Turning the tide: Bank of England lowers the base rate to 5%
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30 Jul 2024
What does Labour’s election win mean for your money?

The Labour Party won the UK General Election by a landslide. But what does a new government mean for your personal finances?

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What does Labour’s election win mean for your money?

Personal finance

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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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25 Jan 2024
Family wealth management: what is it?

Family wealth management is an integrated approach to handling different aspects of your family's finances, including wealth transfer, estate planning, tax management, plus more. We explore family wealth management in the UK and why it’s important.

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Family wealth management: what is it?

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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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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15 Sep 2023
Protecting your wealth: seven strategies for high-net-worth investors

Looking for ways to enhance the tax efficiency of your hard-earned assets? There are multiple strategies worth considering. We explore seven ways to secure your assets, so you'll finally have all the tools to protect what's yours.

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Protecting your wealth: seven strategies for high-net-worth investors