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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How to prepare for winter and rising energy bills

How to prepare for winter and rising energy bills

Energy bills are rising (again) and we’re about to start using a lot more gas and electricity as the weather turns colder and the never-ending...
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Can you switch a joint bank account?

Can you switch a joint bank account?

Joint bank accounts are very useful if you have shared finances with someone else, but how easy is it to switch a joint account to...
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QR code parking scams rise - how to protect yourself 

QR code parking scams rise – how to protect yourself 

Fraud where fake QR codes are stuck onto parking machines across the country is on the rise where unsuspecting drivers end up paying out hundreds...
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How to consolidate and combine pensions

How to consolidate and combine pensions

If you have more than one pension, combining these into one can make looking after your retirement money simpler and it may cut your costs...
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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 (SIPP) providers to find out where you should put your retirement savings  A self-invested personal pension (SIPP)...
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virgin money bank

Virgin Money 6.5% Regular Saver review

Put money aside each month for more than £100 in interest Though it's not as good as last year's 10% offering, this is still a...
Articles, Deals
santander branch

Santander switch offer: get £240 cash plus 8% on your savings

It's the most generous switching deal on offer at the moment Santander's back with a boosted switching deal that's currently unbeatable. You'll need to switch...
Articles, Review
Quilter Invest stocks and shares ISA review

Quilter Invest stocks and shares ISA review

Quilter Invest offers DIY investments in its mobile app Quilter Invest is an investment app that offers individual shares and exchange-traded funds. You can invest...
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Gold bars

How to buy gold and is it worth it?

We take a look at the best ways to buy gold in the UK, as well as whether it’s a good idea. August has been...