Author: Andy Webb
Andy is the founder and Editor in Chief for Be Clever With Your Cash
April 2026’s savings round-up & news
The latest news to help you get the most from your savings account. Here's our monthly update sharing changes at leading UK savings accounts, as...
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Tax bands explained
When do you start paying tax on earnings, and by how much? I was chatting to a friend the other day who wasn't excited about...
Will you miss out on the full State Pension?
Here's how the State Pension works and how to get the full amount Your State Pension is a regular payment paid out by the Government...
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The best debit and credit cards to use abroad
Trading 212, Monzo, Lloyds, PayPal, Halifax Clarity and more travel cards compared for overseas spending If you're heading out of the UK, using the wrong...
March 2026’s current account news & offers
The latest news to help you get the most from your bank account. Here's my monthly update sharing changes for leading UK current accounts, as...
How to get a refund for delayed trains
A delay of just 15 minutes could mean you get compensation. I hate being late. I'll always try to leave early, if not bang on...
The best extra “dummy” accounts for bank switching
Don't want to switch your main account? Get one of these instead. Long-time readers will know I'm a huge fan of switching old current accounts...


