Articles, News & Reviews

This is where you’ll find the latest articles we write about the ways to be clever with your cash – from tips on saving, spending and understanding your relationship with your finances through to money news and product reviews.

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April 2026's savings round-up & news

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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The best bank cards for kids and children’s prepaid cards

The best bank cards for kids and children’s prepaid cards

We round up the best cards to get for your children - taking a look at what matters most from parental controls, costs and even...
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Can you get a mortgage on low income?

Can you get a mortgage on low income?

Getting a mortgage can be challenging – and especially if you’re not a big earner. But it's not impossible if you play your cards right. Esther...
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Santander switch offer: get £180 + £25 Amazon gift card

Another high paying switching offer, but it's only for new and recent customers Santander introduced this switch offer in late 2025 and dropped it from...
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All the price hikes coming in April

From stamps and petrol to council tax and water bills, a lot of prices will rise in April, putting pressure on our finances. But it’s...
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What happens if I overpay into my ISA?

It’s an easy mistake to make if you’ve got several ISAs Every tax year you can pay up to £20,000 into an ISA or across...
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Best self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs)

Best self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs)

We’ve rounded up the best self-invested personal pension providers to find out where you should put your retirement savings You might choose to invest into...
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New financial year checklist: 9 tasks BEFORE the new year

New financial year checklist: 9 tasks BEFORE the new year

All the things you need to prepare for the new financial year  As the new financial year looms, a lot of changes are coming which...
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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...