Premium Bonds: a better bet for savers when interest rates are low 
Premium Bonds: a better bet for savers when interest rates are low
Cash is a dull investment with interest rates near zero – but there is one way to make it more exciting without risk
2 Aug 2021
Buying foreign shares is easier than you think – here's how to do it
Buying foreign shares is easier than you think – here's how to do it
UK investors are increasingly turning their attention to shares listed in the US and beyond. Cris Sholto Heaton looks at five common questions about t…
11 Jun 2021
How inflation shrinks your savings, and what to do about it
How inflation shrinks your savings, and what to do about it
It’s getting harder and harder to grow your money in real terms. Alex Rankine looks at the best savings accounts currently on offer.
7 Jun 2021
FOMO versus fundamentals
FOMO versus fundamentals
We're living in a time of great emotional, social and economic upheaval – is this driving our investment decisions?
21 Apr 2021
Does part of the £50bn lying forgotten in dormant accounts belong to you?
Does part of the £50bn lying forgotten in dormant accounts belong to you?
Around £50bn of our money is just sitting in dormant bank, savings and pension accounts. Make sure none of it's yours, says Ruth Jackson Kirby.
20 Apr 2021
Invest in a better future for your kids with an ethical Jisa
Invest in a better future for your kids with an ethical Jisa
If you’re looking for a home for your children’s Jisa allowances this year, why not contribute to a better future with The Big Exchange?
31 Mar 2021
Young investors could bet on NFTs over traditional investments
Young investors could bet on NFTs over traditional investments
The first batch of child trust funds and Junior Isas are maturing. But young investors could be tempted to bet their proceeds on digital baubles such …
29 Mar 2021
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The MoneyWeek model portfolio: the top-six investment trusts to put in your Isa
The MoneyWeek model portfolio: the top-six investment trusts to put in your Isa
MoneyWeek’s favourite investment trusts are top-notch long-term choices for your portfolio
19 Mar 2021
Why you should still put money into a cash Isa
Why you should still put money into a cash Isa
Interest rates may be lousy, but tax-free saving into a cash Isa is still a good idea.
23 Feb 2021
Are you prepared to have your savings put into compulsory “recovery bonds”?
Are you prepared to have your savings put into compulsory “recovery bonds”?
The pandemic has put a huge hole in public finances – while bolstering many of the country's savings. Could one be used to bail out the other? Merryn …
11 Feb 2021
Online Isa & Sipp providers cost comparison table
Online Isa & Sipp providers cost comparison table
Below is a breakdown of the charges levied by some of the most popular online Isa platforms for funds and stocks & shares. Click on the broker name to…
5 Jan 2021
Growing capital for kids
Growing capital for kids
What's the best way to save for children? Follow these steps to learn about successful investing.
28 Dec 2020
Sipps versus Isas: which one suits long-term savers best?
Sipps versus Isas: which one suits long-term savers best?
Both Sipps and Isas are tax-efficient long-term savings vehicles. David Prosser explains the advantages of using one over the other.
7 Dec 2020
This year’s endless fiasco at NS&I
This year’s endless fiasco at NS&I
National Savings & Investments (NS&I), has lurched from one disaster to another this year. Ruth Jackson-Kirby looks at what's gone wrong.
6 Dec 2020
For the best savings rates you can find now, forget the high street banks
For the best savings rates you can find now, forget the high street banks
If you're looking for any sort of return from a savings account, forget the high-street, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby. Here's where you'll get the best rat…
20 Nov 2020
Where to put your savings now that NS&I has cut its rates
Where to put your savings now that NS&I has cut its rates
National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has slashed its interest rates. There are now much better deals for your savings elsewhere, says Ruth Jackson Ki…
2 Oct 2020
Child trust funds are about to bring a windfall for teenagers
Child trust funds are about to bring a windfall for teenagers
The first child trust funds are maturing in September, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby. But what should teenagers do with the money?
31 Aug 2020
How investors got burned by Chilango's burrito bonds
How investors got burned by Chilango's burrito bonds
As investors in restaurant chain Chilango's burrito bonds face losing all their money, MoneyWeek’s warning to steer clear of mini-bonds proved prescie…
3 Aug 2020
NS&I: a safe home for savings
NS&I: a safe home for savings
State-backed National Savings & Investments is ready to accept much more money and offers some of the highest interest rates.
28 Jul 2020
Look beyond cash Isas to stocks and shares
Look beyond cash Isas to stocks and shares
Interest rates on cash Isa accounts are too low and stocks do better over the long term. Consider a stocks and shares Isa instead.
7 Jul 2020
Lifetime Isa penalty cut offers a crisis lifeline
Lifetime Isa penalty cut offers a crisis lifeline
The withdrawal penalty on lifetime individual savings accounts has been cut in an attempt to help struggling savers.
8 May 2020
The best savings accounts
The best savings accounts
If you're not getting much interest on your savings, you may want to consider switching your account. Here are the savings accounts offering the best …
24 Apr 2020