Bank Account Advice: How to Understand Your Bank Account

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Stop Inflation Destroying Your Savings

Inflation is eroding savings faster than interest rates can protect them, especially with rates below 1% and prices rising at 3.5%.

Child trust funds explained

Child Trust Funds give eligible children a government voucher to invest, with parents able to add up to £1,800 yearly for long-term savings.

Bank or Building Society?

Compare banks and building societies to find the right home for your money and understand their key differences.

Can My Friend Pay His Cheque into My Account?

Your friend can't pay a cheque made out to you into their own account, but there are ways around it.

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Payment Protection Insurance: Could You Claim Back Thousands?

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Compare the best credit cards for Christmas spending and see which rewards, cashback and interest-free offers suit your budget.

How Much Does the Average Briton Have in Their ISA?

The average British ISA holder has around £8,000 saved, but this varies widely depending on where you live in the UK.

Protect Against Banking Fraud at Home and Online

Stop fraudsters from stealing your identity by learning the common tactics used to target your personal information at home and online.

Safeguard Your Bank Accounts Against ID Theft

Stop identity thieves from accessing your bank accounts by learning the warning signs and protection steps that actually work.

Does the Taxman's Latest Blunder Affect You?

HMRC is writing off nearly two million people's tax bills from 2006/2007 due to PAYE system failures, here's whether you're affected.

How Higher Inflation is Robbing Savers of Their Nest Eggs

When inflation outpaces savings interest rates, your nest egg loses purchasing power and buys less over time.

Overdraft Rates Now at Record High

Bank overdraft rates have hit a 10-year high of 14.2 percent while the base rate sits at 0.5 percent.

Why You Should Avoid Using One Credit Card for Everything

Using different credit cards for different purposes saves you money instead of putting everything on one card.

Shattering the Banking Myths

Common banking myths about mortgages and credit cards are costing you money, here's what actually matters.

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