Savings essentials

Tax is notoriously confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. In this guide you’ll learn how tax works in the UK, so you can understand how you may be charged and whether you qualify for relief.

Understanding how interest works is important when deciding where to put your savings. In this article, we explore the differences between AER and gross interest, so you can make the best choice for your financial future.

There are different ways to calculate how much you’ll earn in savings interest. Gross interest gives you a headline figure, but it does have some drawbacks you should know about.

Building generational wealth successfully involves much more than growing the size of your investments. It also requires educating the next generation much earlier than you might expect.

What are the different types of bank accounts you can open, and which will grow your savings the fastest? Learn how to structure a savings portfolio with our guide to bank accounts.

Building societies are different to banks in subtle, but important ways. But are they right for you? Learn the reasons why some savers open a building society account as part of a wider cash portfolio.

Your money habits can significantly impact your future. In this quiz, you’ll discover your savings style and learn more ways to make your money grow.

If growing and protecting your money is important to you, then adding a second, third, or fourth savings account to your portfolio is a good idea. Discover four reasons why you should open multiple savings accounts.

The Personal Savings Allowance means you could earn tax-free interest, but it has its limitations. We explore how you can benefit, and how you pay tax on savings interest in the UK.