It’s that time of year again, when savers are being pushed to use up the remainder of their Isa allowance. But even after 25 years, there…
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Lifetime Isas: calls to increase price cap that ‘fines’ first-time buyers
Campaigners are pressing for changes to a UK government scheme for would-be first-time buyers that “fines” people if they use it to buy a home…
View More Lifetime Isas: calls to increase price cap that ‘fines’ first-time buyersIsas: UK savers to get freedom to chase better deals as rules change
Getting the best out of Isas should become easier for UK savers after the government announced a shake-up that will let them hop on to…
View More Isas: UK savers to get freedom to chase better deals as rules changeHow to get started with investing
While interest rate rises put pressure on mortgage borrowers on variable rates or those coming to the end of fixed-rate deals, they do bring some…
View More How to get started with investingSavings: Britons can switch to get up to 7% after interest rate rises
MPs this week had a go at bank bosses about their stingy savings rates, particularly on instant access accounts, saying that they seemed to be…
View More Savings: Britons can switch to get up to 7% after interest rate risesInvestments and pensions: what can you do about UK financial turmoil?
The financial turmoil of the past week provoked by the mini-budget has damaged the pensions, Isas and investments of millions of ordinary British households. What…
View More Investments and pensions: what can you do about UK financial turmoil?How to protect your savings and pension from UK inflation
Interest rates went up again this week, and many savers will see their rates boosted as a result, but rising inflation – currently 9.4% and…
View More How to protect your savings and pension from UK inflationCash in on cashback: shop around for the best deals
With many finances so tight, this is a good time to look at your spending and see whether you can make your money work harder.…
View More Cash in on cashback: shop around for the best dealsStocks and shares Isas: how to choose where to invest
Think about risk You can put up to £20,000 in an investment Isa before 6 April and you won’t pay tax on the profits. Choosing…
View More Stocks and shares Isas: how to choose where to investNew year’s resolutions: how to get into the habit of saving
Pay off costly debts first There is no point trying to save if you are burdened by costly debts. The average easy access savings account…
View More New year’s resolutions: how to get into the habit of saving