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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.
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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.
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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.
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How does tax work? The complete guide to tax in the UK
15 Apr 2025
How does tax work? The complete guide to tax in the UK
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.
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What is a building society? How they differ from banks
14 Apr 2025
What is a building society? How they differ from banks
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.
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Quiz: what type of saver are you?
14 Mar 2025
Quiz: what type of saver are you?
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.
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Why you should open multiple savings accounts
13 Mar 2025
Why you should open multiple savings accounts
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.
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Can the Personal Savings Allowance strengthen your finances?
10 Jan 2025
Can the Personal Savings Allowance strengthen your finances?
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.
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Compound interest explained: understanding the benefits of early saving
18 Dec 2024
Compound interest explained: understanding the benefits of early saving
Understanding compound interest can transform your savings and give you a greater return on your deposits. We’ve put together this beginner’s guide, explaining what compound interest is and how it works.
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