Discover our Sleeping Savings campaign here

Insight and news

  • Show all
  • Savings accounts
  • Interest rates
  • Tax planning
  • Family wealth management
  • Bank of England
  • Inflation
  • Economy
  • Cash management
  • Sustainable investing
  • Ethical banking
  • Wealth protection
  • Diversification
  • Risk mitigation
  • Estate planning
  • Financial goals
  • FSCS
  • Pensions
  • Retirement taxes
  • Retirement planning
  • Compound interest
  • Spring Budget
  • Autumn Statement
  • Philanthropy
  • Financial advice
  • Fintech trends
Article
What is gross interest and why does it matter?
23 May 2025
What is gross interest and why does it matter?
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.
Read more
Article
UK tax brackets and Income Tax bands: the complete guide
22 May 2025
UK tax brackets and Income Tax bands: the complete guide
Tax brackets apply different charges to your earnings as they increase. But there are circumstances in which you could pay even more tax than you may anticipate.
Read more
Article
What is generational wealth and how can you build it?
12 May 2025
What is generational wealth and how can you build it?
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.
Read more
Article
Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.25% – what it means for your savings
08 May 2025
Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.25% – what it means for your savings
The Bank of England just cut the base rate for the second time this year. Here’s why it happened, what it means for your money, and what savers should do next.
Read more
Article
The £77,000 habit: how changing your spending can earn money
08 May 2025
The £77,000 habit: how changing your spending can earn money
Takeaway coffees, meal kits, and nights out make life worth living, but they do add up. Learn how much you could earn if you divert everyday expenses into a high-interest savings account.
Read more
Article
How one smart saver turns impressive rates into global adventures
06 May 2025
How one smart saver turns impressive rates into global adventures
Flagstone client, Amanda, shares how she manages her money after setting up multiple businesses – and how the interest she earns from high-interest savings accounts helps fund her travels.
Read more
Article
What are the different types of bank accounts and how can they impact your savings?
30 Apr 2025
What are the different types of bank accounts and how can they impact your savings?
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.
Read more
Article
The different types of sustainable investments
17 Apr 2025
The different types of sustainable investments
Curious about sustainable investing? Explore eight strategies – from ESG to green bonds – with practical pros and cons to help you grow your money and invest with purpose.
Read more
Article
Important UK tax deadlines for your diary
16 Apr 2025
Important UK tax deadlines for your diary
Stay ahead of the deadlines and avoid penalties by tracking when taxes are due in the UK. Plan and prioritise your personal finances with Flagstone.
Read more