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Plum Review 2026: Auto-Saving, Cash ISA and Investing — Is It Worth It?
A balanced review of the Plum app for UK savers and investors in 2026. We cover auto-saving features, the Cash ISA rate (currently 4.60% AER for new deposits), subscription tiers, investing fees, FSCS protection, and how Plum compares to Moneybox and Chip.
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Savings 3 Jul 2026
Frozen Tax Thresholds 2026: How Fiscal Drag Is Quietly Raising Your Tax Bill
The personal allowance has been stuck at £12,570 since 2021 — and thanks to the Autumn Budget 2025, it stays frozen until 2031. Here is what fiscal drag means for your pay packet, your pension, and your family finances, plus the legitimate steps you can take to push back.
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Cash ISA 2 Jul 2026
Can You Have More Than One Cash ISA? The New Multiple-ISA Rules Explained
Since 6 April 2024, you can pay into multiple cash ISAs in the same tax year. Here is exactly how the new rules work, how to split your £20,000 allowance, what the 2027 limit change means for you, and how to use multiple accounts strategically.
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Savings 1 Jul 2026
Andy Burnham as PM? What His Policies Could Mean for Your Family Finances
Andy Burnham is the frontrunner to become Labour leader and Prime Minister. We break down his publicly stated policies on transport, housing, energy and tax — and what each could mean for your household budget.
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Provider Reviews 20 Jun 2026
Moneybox Savings Account Review: Features, Rates, and Safety
An honest 2026 review of the Moneybox savings app — Cash ISA and Lifetime ISA rates, round-ups, fees, FSCS protection and who it’s best for.
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Savings 20 Jun 2026
Savings Account vs Stocks and Shares ISA UK: Key Differences and Smart Choices
Savings account vs Stocks and Shares ISA — risk, returns, tax and access compared, plus the Personal Savings Allowance, to help you choose.
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Savings 20 Jun 2026
How Interest Is Calculated on Savings Accounts UK: A Comprehensive Guide
How savings interest really works: AER vs gross, simple vs compound, how often it’s paid, with worked examples to help you earn more.
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Savings 20 Jun 2026
Best Savings Accounts for Over 50s UK: Maximising Your Money
The best savings options for the over-50s in 2026 — easy-access and fixed-rate accounts, ISAs, tax allowances and smart strategies.
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Savings 20 Jun 2026
Lifetime ISA vs Stocks and Shares ISA: Comprehensive Comparison for UK Savers
Lifetime ISA vs Stocks and Shares ISA: the 25% bonus, the £4,000 limit, withdrawal charges and flexibility compared to help you choose.
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Savings 20 Jun 2026
Best Savings Accounts for Children UK: Top Rates, Types & How to Choose
Compare the best UK children’s savings accounts for 2026 — easy-access and regular savers, Junior ISAs, the tax rules, and how to choose.
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Mortgages 16 May 2026
Bank of England June 2026 Rate Decision: What It Means for Your Mortgage
The MPC decides on 18 June 2026 with Bank Rate at 3.75%. We model what a hold, cut or rise means for a £200k UK mortgage and your savings rates.
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Savings 20 Jun 2026
Emergency Fund: How Much Should I Save UK – Complete Guide
How much should you keep in an emergency fund? A UK guide to the right safety-net size, where to keep it, and how to build one from scratch.
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