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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:

08 March 2023

The rise of notice savings accounts and how they can help you earn more

Interest rates on notice savings accounts are now nearly four times higher than last year

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23 February 2023

How you can get hold of First Direct’s 7% regular savings account

Regular saving accounts are offering some of the highest rates on the market to encourage more people to save - this is what you need to do to get them

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22 February 2023

Top rates on easy access savings accounts rise above 3%

A vast improvement from last year sees providers compete to offer customers far better paying interest rates at last.

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The Help to Buy ISA scheme has supported first time buyers for the past eight years
10 February 2023

Help to Buy: The government has paid £824m in bonuses since launch

The Help to Buy ISA was first introduced in December 2015 as a way to help people who were saving for their first home, and since its launch 531,507 property completions have been supported by the scheme.

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How interest works on 0% balance transfer cards
08 February 2023

For a limited time only, you could actually make some free money from a credit card

Rising interest rates mean it’s possible to get free cash out of your credit card for the first time since before the financial crisis - but you might need to act quickly to take advantage.

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Money challenges that can help you to save for your next holiday
03 February 2023

How to save £1,456 for your holiday next year

Try one of our challenges and your dream holiday could be a reality.

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Latest guides

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

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30 November 2021

How do I get my money back if a company goes bust?

There are legal rights in place for consumers if a business closes down. Find out what they are and how they protect you and your money.

Who you need to call first
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29 November 2021

8 easy ways to cut your travel insurance costs

Travel insurance could save you thousands if something goes wrong when you are away, but do not pay over the odds for cover. Try these eight ways to keep the cost down.

See how to save on travel insurance
Do you homework with our guide to all the different types of student loans, grants and bursaries.
19 November 2021

All the different types of student loans, grants and bursaries explained

From tuition fees to maintenance payments, we explain all the different types of student finance on offer and who can access them.

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19 November 2021

How to consolidate debts with a loan

If you’re paying off multiple debts, you could move them all into one loan to simplify your payments and potentially save money. We look at how it works.

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19 November 2021

What’s the maximum you can borrow with a student loan?

Student loans are the most cost-effective way to pay for university for almost everyone, but how much can you borrow? Here we explain everything you need to know.

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27 October 2021

What is Universal Credit?

The government are rolling out a host of changes to the benefit system centred on a Universal Credit that incorporates a host of existing benefits. Here's how the plans could affect your finances.

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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:

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22 July 2021

Why cash ISAs are small but perfectly formed

New data from HMRC reveals that cash ISAs attracted 1.2m more savers in 2019-20, as an increasing number of people ignored low rates to put money away. Money.co.uk highlight the rewarding benefits of cash ISAs.

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04 May 2021

Free ‘Breathing Space’ Scheme Launches Today, But Concern People Could Still Miss Out

Press release | Money.co.uk comments on the new breathing space scheme, which has the potential to help out thousands of people in debt

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27 April 2021

HOW TO PREVENT HOLIDAY HOME HELL Is investing in property abroad really the answer?

The personal finance experts at money.co.uk comment on if a holiday home investment is worth it, after a number of high profile individuals are reportedly set to lose millions on investments.

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12 April 2021

ISA Season : Now may be the time to invest but are Investment ISAs for you?

As the tax year begins, many will consider putting money into an investment ISA. Money.co.uk comment on if opening one is worth the investment.

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01 April 2021

National Price Hike Day 2021

Press release | Millions of people have found themselves to be hundreds of pounds poorer thanks to price hike inflations. Money.co.uk have laid bare figures.

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22 March 2021

Debt Awareness Week: Average Brit brought £9,246 debt into 2021

Press release | Money.co.uk has analysed the extent of debt that Brits' have built up in the last year and uncovered how Covid-19 has impacted this.

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