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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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Premium Bond prize rate boosted to 3.8%

Premium Bond prize rate boosted to 3.8%

From the July draw you're likely to win more money. After some massive base rate increases from the Bank of England that saw the Premium...
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May 2026's current account news & offers

May 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...
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Premium Bond prize

Premium Bonds vs the Lotto – which is more likely to make you a millionaire

The two national institutions have turned literally thousands of people into millionaires - but are your chances of striking it rich better when you invest...
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Understanding different types of investment funds

Understanding different types of investment funds

Everything from Oeics, investment trusts and ETFs to active vs passive strategies. Most people start their investing journey by choosing a fund. Here your money...
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Chat GPT got me a new mattress — but should you use it to write your consumer complaints? 

Chat GPT got me a new mattress — but should you use it to write your consumer complaints? 

Five minutes on Chat GPT got me a brand-new mattress for free — but here’s where you need to be careful Whether we like it...
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Hargreaves Lansdown savings review

Hargreaves Lansdown partners with banks, so you can choose the best paying place to put your savings Hargreaves Lansdown is a savings and investment platform....
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How to get the best value sun cream

Save money without sacrificing the protection you give your skin. Is a branded suncreen any better than a supermarket's own version? And what should you be...
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Chase Bank withheld my regular monthly salary indefinitely under “screening” process — twice

Chase Bank withheld my regular monthly salary indefinitely under “screening” process — twice

Chase says all money in and out goes through screening, but why won’t it tell you how long this will take? Since moving all my...
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RBS bank switch offer: get £200

RBS bank switch offer: get £200

  • RBS switch offer summary