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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Low-risk investors tend to prioritise assets less likely to lose value. You can never completely eliminate risk, but high-interest savings can offer an appealing alternative to investments in uncertain times.

The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.5% – but cuts could be coming. Now’s the time to ask yourself: is your cash reaching its full potential? Discover how to secure better returns today.