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Money insights

Latest insights into what's going on behind the headlines, and what you can do to make your cash work harder for you from the money.co.uk team:

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02 November 2023

How the unchanged base rate could impact your savings

The Bank of England decided to hold the base rate at 5.25% for another month.

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18 October 2023

Children’s savings rates have increased by 160% in a year

It’s important to review your child’s savings pot so you can get the best deal.

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13 October 2023

Interest rates are dropping on fixed-rate savings but there are still deals available

Top deals have been pulled from the market and providers are assessing their rates on longer-term accounts.

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06 October 2023

6 easy ways to track your savings each month

The key to savings success is to keep a close eye on your progress

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29 September 2023

ISA myths and the truth about tax-free savings

We debunk some common myths about ISAs to see whether this type of savings account is right for you.

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21 September 2023

Why savers should act now as the base rate remains at 5.25%

The Bank of England’s decision means it’s a good time to compare savings accounts.

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Latest guides

See our most recently published comprehensive guides to money matters across all categories:

16 June 2025

How To Be Tax Efficient With Your Savings

Do you need to pay tax on interest from your savings accounts? Find out when tax is due and how to make sure you’re not paying more than necessary.

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14 March 2025

How to Create an Effective Monthly Spending Budget

Follow our step-by-step guide to creating a monthly spending budget to take control of your finances.

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14 February 2025

Should You Focus on Paying Off Debt or Saving Money?

Deciding whether to pay off debt or build a savings pot first isn’t always easy. Here’s what you need to know.

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14 February 2025

How to Spot Loan Scams and Avoid Them

Discover what loan fraud is and how to protect yourself against loan scams.

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15 January 2025

Understanding Interest Rates for Savings

Find out what you need to know about interest rates with this comprehensive guide and watch your savings pot grow.

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09 December 2024

How To Find Lost Savings and Bank Accounts

Find out how to recover lost assets and trace lost savings and dormant bank accounts quickly and free of charge with our step-by-step guide.

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Research and reports

At money.co.uk we don't just report the news, we also carry out our own research and investigations to help make better sense of personal finance. Here are our latest reports: