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The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25% amid high inflation and global uncertainty. But cuts could be on the horizon. Learn what you can do to protect and grow your cash today.

Tax is notoriously confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. In this guide you’ll learn how tax works in the UK, so you can understand how you may be charged and whether you qualify for relief.

Understanding how interest works is important when deciding where to put your savings. In this article, we explore the differences between AER and gross interest, so you can make the best choice for your financial future.

There are different ways to calculate how much you’ll earn in savings interest. Gross interest gives you a headline figure, but it does have some drawbacks you should know about.

Building generational wealth successfully involves much more than growing the size of your investments. It also requires educating the next generation much earlier than you might expect.

The Bank of England just cut the base rate for the second time this year. Here’s why it happened, what it means for your money, and what savers should do next.

What are the different types of bank accounts you can open, and which will grow your savings the fastest? Learn how to structure a savings portfolio with our guide to bank accounts.

Building societies are different to banks in subtle, but important ways. But are they right for you? Learn the reasons why some savers open a building society account as part of a wider cash portfolio.

With global markets in turmoil, safe haven assets like gold and cash can offer stability. Learn how these investments help protect your portfolio during times of economic uncertainty.