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As base rate rises to 4.5%, some high street banks offer less than 1% on easy access accounts
If you rediscover the savings habit, don’t let higher taxes be the sting in the tail
Central banks are caught between tackling rising prices and ensuring stability but their actions hold risks for investors and borrowers
Changing tax rules and rising interest rates boost demand, but banks’ customer service has slipped
Government increases fund targets of £7.5bn for 2023-24
I am 78 years old and in good health so I want to do it now
Higher-rate taxpayers in more danger of breaching tax-free allowances
£9,000 a year can be saved tax free for youngsters
FT poll shows more readers are stashing any bonus cash rather than splashing it on luxuries
From July, there will be more scrutiny of how actively they shepherd customers towards better interest rates
Interest also increased on adult accounts
Experts pass on financial planning tips for the year ahead
Will you ‘manifest money’ in the year ahead?
Shop around for best rates when depositing cash
Savers can still earn more at commercial lenders
From saving pocket money to better budgeting and giving to charity, children’s financial habits are changing
High street rivals hold back despite soaring inflation
Average return on these accounts has been 0.51 per cent in the past year
Rates will rise to 0.35% on two accounts from December 29
Financial education is one of the best investments in our children’s future
Children’s investment accounts have come of age
I’ve been able to save a few hundred pounds a month since the start of the pandemic
Be concerned about the effect on your cash savings and stock markets
Appetite for stock market investment prompts transfers from low-return accounts
The pros and cons of different tax-free savings strategies
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