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ISA myths and the truth about tax-free savings
We debunk some common myths about ISAs to see whether this type of savings account is right for you.
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Why savers should act now as the base rate remains at 5.25%
The Bank of England’s decision means it’s a good time to compare savings accounts.
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The green savings accounts helping you to save money - and the planet
Green savings accounts are offering interest rates with an ethical bonus on top, but how competitive are they?
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Unlocking top rates on savings accounts comes with a catch
Under-pressure banks are finally starting to release some decent savings accounts - just not to everyone.
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What happens when I exceed my personal savings allowance?
With millions of savers about to be liable for tax on their savings accounts, it’s important to understand when you have to pay it.
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How business savings accounts can help SMEs to grow
A savings account isn’t a legal requirement, but it can support your business in the long run.
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How To Find Lost Savings and Bank Accounts
Find out how to recover lost assets and trace lost savings and dormant bank accounts quickly and free of charge with our step-by-step guide.
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How To Be Tax Efficient With Your Savings
Do you need to pay tax on interest from your savings accounts? Find out when tax is due and how to make sure you’re not paying more than necessary.
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How to Create an Effective Monthly Spending Budget
Follow our step-by-step guide to creating a monthly spending budget to take control of your finances.
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Should You Focus on Paying Off Debt or Saving Money?
Deciding whether to pay off debt or build a savings pot first isn’t always easy. Here’s what you need to know.
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How to Spot Loan Scams and Avoid Them
Discover what loan fraud is and how to protect yourself against loan scams.
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Understanding Interest Rates for Savings
Find out what you need to know about interest rates with this comprehensive guide and watch your savings pot grow.
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At money.co.uk we don't just report the news, we also carry out our own research and investigations to help make better sense of personal finance. Here are our latest reports:
Mental Health Awareness Week: How to manage financial stress
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and with the UK in the midst of a cost of living crisis, it’s never been more important to learn how to manage financial stress.
Read MoreBank of England rolls the dice as UK struggles to afford bills
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has just raised the cost of borrowing for the fourth time in a row - seeing the base rate soar from 0.1% in November to 1% today.
Read MoreWorkplace inequality: How can female employees narrow the divide?
Men are more likely to be offered shares in the company they work for than females, a new survey suggests. Analysis by law firm Boodle Hatfield of more than 30,000 instances when tax-advantaged share options were offered, showed 69% went to men and only 31% to women.
Read MoreInflation rises at record rate: Why has this happened and how does it affect you?
Inflation surged 6.2% in the year to February, its highest rate in 30 years, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed today.
Read MoreYour cost of living questions answered amid Spring Statement fallout
Following Rishi’s Sunak’s announcements in the Spring Statement on rising interest rates, inflation and bills, our personal finance expert, James Andrews answers some of your most coveted questions as Brits face the biggest cost of living crisis thus far.
Read MoreBiggest income squeeze in 50 years: How to navigate the choppy financial waters
UK families are facing the biggest drop to their incomes in nearly 50 years. According to The Resolution Foundation, the typical household income is set to fall by around £1,000 this year, the steepest decline since the mid-1970s.
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