Savings

Make confident financial decisions, achieve your goals, and enjoy a more secure financial future

Stubborn inflation in the UK means higher interest rates could be here to stay, but so too could attractive savings rates. Here are ways to counterbalance the two.

We outline seven tips on how to both wrestle back spending, and get your money working harder for you, during a time of rising prices. 

Cash ISAs have become more rewarding in recent months as interest rates have risen. Should you save – or invest in a stocks and shares ISA instead? 

Our helpful guide explains how to choose an ISA, the different types of ISAs, and how to make the most of your ISA allowance ahead of the tax year end.

A property is likely the biggest purchase any of us could ever make. Not everyone wants to buy their own home, but for those still dreaming of getting on the ladder, investing can be a good way of helping you get there.

The state pension is a valuable source of income for many people in retirement. Throughout your working life it’s important to keep abreast of whether you’ll be eligible and how much you might receive, but it’s not always easy. 

Everyone needs a retirement pot so they can stop working one day. But pensions can be confusing, so here are the simple answers to the top six most-Googled questions about your retirement.

We are a nation of homeowners – at least notionally we are. While the UK has traditionally had a love affair with property and home ownership – fostered by successive government initiatives from right to buy to help to buy – the reality is that for many getting a foot on the property ladder has never felt harder. 

You’ve worked hard to save for retirement. But how do you choose between buying an annuity with your pension pot or putting it into drawdown? We compare the pros and cons of both options to help you decide. 

There are a range of savings accounts on the market all aimed at helping you make the most of your hard-earned money. There are nuances to each of them and which are best depends on your age, goals, how much you have to put away and how long for.