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Calculate savings interest

Saving money isn't always an easy task. However, if you’re saving towards a goal, whether it be for a deposit on a home loan, a car or a holiday, a high-interest savings account can help you to reach your goal sooner.

Savings Accounts

07 Sep, 2017

3 min read

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

What is an online savings account?

Online savings account are no-frills accounts that are managed online. They generally offer little more than a place to store money and earn interest.

Savings Accounts

06 Sep, 2017

2 min read

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

What are the pros and cons of having multiple bank accounts?

They say you shouldn’t keep all your eggs in one basket. But does this “tried-and-true” advice still hold up when you replace “eggs” with “money” and “basket” with “bank account”? When can having multiple accounts with one or more banks be beneficial, and when can it be problematic?

Savings Accounts

04 Sep, 2017

3 min read

What are the pros and cons of having multiple bank accounts?

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Are there special savings accounts for children?

Many lenders offer savings accounts that are specially designed for children. These accounts often have relatively high interest rates and no ongoing fees.

Savings Accounts

31 Aug, 2017

3 min read

Are there special savings accounts for children?

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

How can I get cheaper petrol?

Consumers can use specialist websites, apps and loyalty schemes to get cheaper petrol.

Savings Accounts

22 Aug, 2017

3 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Double, double, toil and trouble: the true cost of twins

Having a baby can be one of the most exciting - and expensive - times in your life. But just because you’re having twins doesn’t mean the price tags should multiply as well.

Savings Accounts

05 Jul, 2017

5 min read

Double, double, toil and trouble: the true cost of twins

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

How to make money from the sharing economy

There’s never been an easier time to earn some extra income or even launch a side hustle.

Savings Accounts

22 May, 2017

3 min read

How to make money from the sharing economy

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

What to look for when choosing a savings account

Many people think the interest rate is the be all and end all of savings accounts, but the other features can be just as important.

Savings Accounts

12 May, 2017

3 min read

What to look for when choosing a savings account

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

How much do you save by packing your own lunch?

It takes a very organised person to pack their lunch every day, and let’s admit it, most people don’t feel like they have the time or energy to prepare a week’s worth of food. But how much does buying lunch every day really cost us? And what could that money be better spent on?

Savings Accounts

10 Mar, 2017

3 min read