Savings insights

There are a number of things that affect the interest rate that you’ll receive on your savings. Here are some of the most important, although it’s not an exhaustive list.

Learn how the savings account you choose can affect the amount you’ll be taxed.

Everyone needs cash, it’s vital to cover day-to-day expenses and unexpected costs. But having it sat earning little-to-no interest is a sure way to let rising prices eat away at its value. If you’re looking for an easy way to improve your cash returns, here are our five top tips.

People often save with big high street banks because they trust them. But the best rates are normally available from smaller banks and building societies.

Getting on the road is becoming more expensive. But it's still a key opportunity for young people. We look at how to make your money go further if you want to help them.

Fixed rates are at their highest level in 13 years. Find out how fixed rate bonds work, and how locking their cash away for a set period can give savers the best available returns on their savings.