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It might sound counter-intuitive, but cash can actually make you wealthier, provided you take advantage of competitive rates. We explore the top benefits of saving money at high interest rates and how you can get started.

Curious about how changes in interest rates can shape your savings strategy? Discover the different types of savings accounts, their unique benefits, and smart steps to make the most of your money.

There are several factors to weigh up when choosing a savings account. This guide explains which accounts are best suited to your saving needs.

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has held the base rate steady at 5%. Discover how this impacts your savings and what the outlook is for the rest of the year.

In a knife-edge decision, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted to reduce the base rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 5%. This marks the first rate cut in over four years. How does this change impact savers?

The Labour Party won the UK General Election by a landslide. But what does a new government mean for your personal finances?

The deadline for filing your Self Assessment tax return looms on 31 January every year. However, contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to wait until January to submit it. In fact, you can get ahead of the game by filing it as early as the end of the tax year.

A woman’s financial journey is not the same as a man’s. We highlight some of the challenges women may face on their financial journey, and share strategies for managing and growing wealth.

Family wealth management is an integrated approach to handling different aspects of your family's finances, including wealth transfer, estate planning, tax management, plus more. We explore family wealth management in the UK and why it’s important.

Being well equipped to deal with your retirement planning can alleviate any worries you may have. Explore how inflation and economic change can impact your pension and financial planning for retirement.

We take a look at retirement taxes in the UK, including what they are and what you can do to ease your tax burden.

Want to make your retirement savings work harder for you? Learn how you can boost your nest egg and enjoy a more secure future. Start planning today for the retirement you’ve always dreamed of.

Actively managing your cash savings is the best way to achieve higher interest rates and protect what’s yours. Read on to learn the essentials of saving, and start making the most of your cash.

Receiving a windfall of money can be exciting and even life-changing. But it can also come with challenges. Our guide answers key questions about how to handle a financial windfall.

In this article, we’ll explore the different types of portfolio rebalancing and factors to consider when adjusting your investment strategy.

A diversified portfolio can combat stock market volatility and economic change. We’ve created this guide on building a diversified portfolio, so you know how to approach diversification and understand how it can help you manage risk.

In the world of investments, risk is a constant companion. Not knowing what the future holds can be unnerving. But if you make smart decisions and invest in the right places, you can reduce risk, increase the reward, and create significant returns.

Looking for ways to enhance the tax efficiency of your hard-earned assets? There are multiple strategies worth considering. We explore seven ways to secure your assets, so you'll finally have all the tools to protect what's yours.