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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Pension hack: boost your Child Benefit and Personal Savings Allowance

Your pension could be the key to a whole load of benefits We all know that pensions are a great way of saving for your...
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Trading 212's interest on savings: what's the catch?

Trading 212’s interest on savings: what’s the catch?

The investment platform works differently to normal savings accounts. You can earn a decent rate of interest (3.55%, down from the launch rate of 5.2%)...
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Trading 212 Cash ISA: Earn 4.68%

Trading 212 Cash ISA: Earn 4.68%

Find out if it's any good Investing app Trading 212 is paying 4.68% variable on its Cash ISA for new customers. Here’s what you need...
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Trading 212 card review: earn up to 1.5% cashback on your spending

Trading 212 card review: earn up to 1.5% cashback on your spending

Here’s how the Trading 212 card works and if it's any good Investment app Trading 212 offers a debit card to accompany its app that...
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Interest base rate stays at 3.75%: what does it mean for you?

Interest base rate stays at 3.75%: what does it mean for you?

The threat of inflation due to the war in Iran put a halt to an expected cut We've taken a look at the thinking behind...
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Monzo investments review

Monzo investments review

Digital bank Monzo offers managed portfolios to invest in, or you can create your own portfolio from a range of ETFs (which stands for exchange-traded...
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Hundreds of ISAs and savings accounts blocked for most Britons - some paying more than 4.5%

Hundreds of ISAs and savings accounts blocked for most Britons – some paying more than 4.5%

The exclusive accounts are limited by everything from where you live to what job you do - but can pay out great returns if you...
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What is shared ownership and how does it work?

What is shared ownership and how does it work?

Esther Shaw takes you through what you need to know about shared ownership, how it works, the pros and cons and if it's worth it...
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March 2026's current account news & offers

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...