A Savings Account allows you to put away money that you would like to save for a purchase or expense. This type of account usually has a specified level of accessibility, ranging from instant access to fixed notice access which require a certain amount of notification before you can withdraw …

Individual Savings Accounts (or ISAs) are tax-free savings and investment accounts whichl usually pay a higher interest than a normal deposit account. However before you open one you must familiarise yourself with any access restrictions that may apply. Many ISAs work on a fixed notice access system, where 30 to …

A credit union, a type of financial institution similar to a commercial bank, is a member-owned financial cooperative, controlled by its members and operated on a not-for-profit basis.

National Savings and Investments (or NS&I) provides government-backed savings and investment products. This means any money you invest is completely safe – this is called a “deposit based” investment (what you put in you get back).

Help to Save is a new Government savings scheme for UK residents who are on low incomes and are claiming certain benefits. The scheme lasts for a maximum of 4 years.