Bethany Garner
Staff Writer
Advisor
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Car Insurance For Women: Our Pick Of The Best
Women aren’t offered cheaper car insurance than men on the basis of their gender, but they often benefit from cheaper premiums due to the choices they make and the way they drive. Up until 2012, women generally paid less for... -
The Best Cards To Pair With The American Express Platinum Card®
From reward points to travel perks, the American Express Platinum Card® comes with a host of benefits. But that doesn’t mean all bases are covered – and that’s where credit card ‘pairing’ comes in. Below, we’ve rounded up three other... -
What Is The Best Time To Buy Car Insurance?
Car insurance premiums are on the rise but with the right timing you could still keep costs down. Below, we run through the best time to buy car insurance, along with some other tips and tricks for getting a good... -
Plum App Review 2025
Plum is a UK-based money management and budgeting app available on iOS and Android devices. The app takes an all-in-one approach, offering a wide range of features through a single interface. Users can view their bank accounts in one place,... -
Lloyds Bank Platinum 0% Purchase And Balance Transfer Credit Card Review
Interest rates Transferring a balance to the Lloyds Bank Platinum 0% Purchase and Balance Transfer Credit Card incurs a fee of 2.99%. The transfer must be made within 90 days of opening the account. If you transferred a balance of... -
Barclaycard Platinum Credit Card Review
If you’re looking to transfer a credit card balance, Barclaycard’s Platinum balance transfer card is up there with the best. It offers an interest-free period of up to 33 months on balance transfers – presenting successful applicants with more than... -
Best Trading Platforms In June 2025 – Our Pick
Online trading platforms have revolutionised the do-it-yourself investing process. Not only do they enable individuals to buy and sell shares in companies directly, they also provide access to retail investment products such as individual savings accounts (ISAs) and self-invested personal... -
Our Pick Of The Best Bank Account Switching Offers
If you’ve had the same current account for years, you could be missing a trick. Banks and building societies can offer cash incentives to new customers willing to make a full switch of their existing current account. These offers come... -
What Is The UK Average Pension Pot?
If you’re saving for retirement, it’s natural to question whether you’re on track to amass enough to make you financially comfortable, and to wonder how your pension savings compare to those of others. But according to a Forbes Advisor poll,... -
Our Pick Of The Best Fixed Rate Cash ISAs
Important: Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may be subject to future change. The content of this article is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to be, nor does it constitute, any form of tax advice.... -
Our Pick Of The Best Cash ISAs For Over 60s
For savers of all ages, including those over 60, now could be a good time to review what their cash is earning. Interest rates have risen considerably over the last couple of years as the Bank of England has battled... -
Our Pick Of The Best Easy Access Cash ISAs
Rising interest rates over the course of almost two years, have given returns on variable rate cash ISAs a huge boost. Cash ISAs allow savers to pay in up to £20,000 a year and earn the interest income-tax-free. However, while... -
Our Pick Of The Best High Interest Savings Accounts
Looking for a high interest savings account? Fixed rate savings accounts – also known as fixed rate bonds – offer top returns but require saver to lock away their cash away for a set period of time. In general, the... -
Our Pick Of The Best Fixed Rate Bonds
Fixed rate bonds offer some of the highest returns on savings — provided you are willing and able to lock away a lump sum of cash for a fixed period of time. And, in general, the longer the fixed term,... -
Best Instant Access Savings Accounts Of June 2025
Instant access savings accounts allow savers to add or withdraw cash any time without penalty. While instant access accounts don't pay the highest rates on the market, your cash can be accessed at any time, so it pays to keep... -
18 Side Hustle Ideas To Make Extra Money
A ‘side hustle’ refers to a means of boosting your income outside of your regular employment. And, whether in-person or online, there’s a whole host of options available. We’ve rounded up our top 18. Freelancing is a tried-and-trusted way to... -
What Is APP (Authorised Push Payment) Fraud?
Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud is the most common type of financial scam in the UK, costing the economy roughly £450.7 million in 2024 alone. It works simply by tricking individuals and businesses into sending money under false pretences. Here’s what... -
Scams To Beware In 2025
Fraud is the most prevalent type of crime in the UK, accounting for over 40% of offences in England and Wales, according to figures from the National Crime Agency. While anyone can fall victim to fraud, scammers often take aim... -
Social Media Scams – How To Stay Safe
The internet connects loved ones, provides useful information, enables online transactions and generally makes life more convenient – but it has also been a boon for criminals. Using the web, fraudsters can imitate legitimate companies, place ads for non-existent goods... -
Our Pick Of The Best Stocks To Buy Now
Stocks, also known as shares, are units of ownership in a company that provide the opportunity to make a profit if the company’s share price rises – and, of course, to make a loss if it falls. Individuals often favour... -
M&S Transfer Plus Offer Credit Card Review
While the M&S Transfer Plus credit card offers a generous interest-free period on balance transfers, there are some fees and charges to consider. Balance transfer fee Transferring a balance to the card from another provider incurs a fee of 3.49%... -
Our Pick Of The Best Personal Pension Providers UK
According to official figures, nearly 90% of eligible UK employees, about 20.4 million people, have access to a workplace pension. But if you’re an employee or are self-employed, it’s also possible to set up a separate retirement arrangement of your... -
Best Business Expense Tracker Apps 2025
Few people enjoy admin – but keeping track of day-to-day expenses is essential for running a business. Fortunately, an expense tracker can remove much of the hassle. These app-based and online tools help businesses organise receipts, keep tabs on employee... -
Best Long-Term Investments Of 2025 – Our Pick
As the name suggests, investing for the long-term means keeping hold of investments for years, if not decades. This strategy aims to help investors ride out the ups and downs of the market, and hopefully achieve stronger returns than they... -
Our Pick Of The Best Lifetime ISAs
If you’re aged between 18 and 39, you can put up to £4,000 every year into a Lifetime Individual Savings Account (LISA) and pay no tax on any interest received or investment growth. A variable rate of interest is paid... -
Our Pick Of The Best Regular Saver Accounts May 2025
Regular saver accounts offer some of the best returns on the market. But, on the flipside, they come with stringent restrictions. Most of the top deals, for example, are only available to current account customers of the bank. The amount... -
Our Pick Of The Best Current Accounts
Switching current accounts was simplified in 2013, and almost 12 million switches have taken place since then. Just over a million of those were completed in the past 12 months, according to the Current Account Switching Service (CASS). Separate data... -
5 Best Project Management Software & Tools Of 2025
The pandemic has changed so much about the world, including the way we work—and where we work. A Harvard Business School study from August 2020 showed that at least 16 percent of “pandemic-induced” remote workers will likely continue working at... -
Raisin UK Review 2025
Raisin UK is an online savings platform that allows you to open and manage multiple savings accounts through its marketplace free of charge. Once you’ve registered with Raisin, you can open as many savings accounts as you like without having... -
InvestEngine Review 2025
InvestEngine is an online investing platform, which provides access to over 680 exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and ready-made portfolios. Launched in 2019, the platform currently holds over £650 million in assets under management, and has a customer base of over 50,000...