How to prepare for an interest rate rise
Interest rates can have an impact on a wide range of areas including mortgages, borrowing, pensions and savings. The Bank of England sets the bank rate (or ‘base rate’) for the UK, which is cur...
Interest rates can have an impact on a wide range of areas including mortgages, borrowing, pensions and savings. The Bank of England sets the bank rate (or ‘base rate’) for the UK, which is cur...
Wondering whether you should save or invest? The answer depends on your goals and your financial situation. This guide will help you work out how to go about building up your savings and the best way ...
To get a good mortgage deal with low interest rates, you often need a dauntingly big deposit. Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make saving for a house or flat manageable and turn your home-buyi...
In the current economic climate, inflation has been a big problem for people with savings and investments, taking a large chunk out of the purchasing power of their money. Things mig...
Putting your holiday on a credit card can add hundreds of pounds to the cost. Save up for it, and you’ll come home relaxed, not restless with money worries. Here you can find a step-by-step guide on...
With household bills rising ever higher, managing a tight budget can be tough. What often throws us off course is the unexpected, but regular saving can help. ...
Something borrowed, something blue is all too true if you have to fork out hundreds of pounds in interest for a wedding paid for on credit. Saving up for your wedding cuts the cost and the stress. ...
After the fun of Christmas is over, many of us are left facing a hefty bill in the New Year. It can be hard to avoid using credit to pay for the festive season but saving in the run up will help softe...
Saving for a bigger deposit can cut the cost of your next car by hundreds of pounds. Why save? Step 1 – Weigh up...
Saving for a child today is a wonderful gift for their future. Not only can they start their adult lives with some savings in hand, but getting kids involved early with saving also helps them learn im...
We’ve all been told it’s good to save, but what exactly are you saving for and where should you save it? We explore why it’s a good idea to save regularly from a young age, and show the saving o...
You might have decided that you need a saving or borrowing product, but what should you consider when choosing which is best for you? We’ll show you what to look out for to make sure you get th...
Even a small amount of savings can come in handy and stop you tipping into debt if things go wrong. If you are only just making ends meet, you might think you can’t afford to save, but it’s surpri...
Your bed is great for many things – but storing your savings certainly isn’t one of them. Worried your money won’t be ...
People who set a money savings goal save faster than those who don’t! So if you really want to get that deposit for a home, or save enough for a dream holiday, name your goal, work out how much you ...
If you save regularly, you’ll quickly find that your savings add up and keep growing. Get into the habit and watch your money turn into more money. Ma...
You will rarely be able to earn more on your savings, than you’ll pay on your borrowings. So, as a rule of thumb plan to pay off your debts before you start to save. ...
Everyone needs to prepare for sudden expenses – for example, a broken washing machine or boiler – but there’s such a thing as too much emergency cash. It’s best to split your savings, keep som...