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Best cash Isa rates 2024: Our pick of the five top deals
We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential reading to help you choose a top savings account for your money that can also protect you from tax.
Savings platforms: Get the best rates and manage your money
The latest top deals from savings platforms include a three month fixed rate account paying 5.2 per cent and a one-year fix paying 5.16 per cent.
Best inflation-fighting savings rates: Make your money work harder
Savers' cash pots have been eroded over the last two years by high inflation, but now there are 1,364 standard accounts paying an inflation-beating rate.
Best bank accounts: Top current accounts for interest and rewards
How hard does your bank account work for you? Here's our pick of the best accounts to make your money work harder, cut down on fees, or get free stuff.
Money Mail's top tips to help university students make their money go further
Last year, living costs for the average student were about £795 per month, according to money advice site Save the Student. But this year they are expected to have risen even higher.
15 nifty and thrifty household gadgets that could save you a fortune
As technology becomes increasingly affordable and easy to use, you no longer need to be super rich or a technical wizard to experience the benefits. We look at smart devices that could us thousan...
Best money management apps to keep track of your finances
There are now several apps available to help you learn about investing, make the right choices for your pension and save up for that big purchase. This is Money takes a look at the best.
Tune in to RECORD profits: Why your old vinyl could be worth a fortune
Vinyl is now outselling compact discs for the first time in four decades - with more than five million records expected to be sold in Britain this year.
CASH IN THE ATTIC: Through the Victorian looking glass
Look through a Victorian microscope and you could be peering at an investment that merits close scrutiny.
12 tricks to boost your coffers this Christmas
The cost of Christmas presents, social events, food and drink to entertain family and friends between now and New Year all adds up. The key is to plan ahead so it doesn't cause you to go into deb...
CASH IN THE ATTIC: How vintage sunglasses can be a shrewd investment
Vintage sunglasses are not only a cool accessory to wear this summer - but can also be a shrewd investment. Ray-Bans have a timeless appeal connected with celebrity status.
Why pay for it when you can WIN it? Our comping queens can help turn the odds in your favour
Samantha King (pictured) spends 50 hours a week entering competitions during coffee breaks from her job as a shop assistant and continues late into the night.
Learn to be a deal detective and save thousands: Cash in on freebies and discounts
Jordon Cox is so good at digging out discounts he has published a book on the subject. The 22-year-old from Essex is even nicknamed the Coupon Kid.
Earn cashback on every pound you spend! Savvy shoppers can pocket hundreds of pounds every year
A host of different websites and credit cards effectively enable you to profit as you shop, by rewarding you with a cash perk for buying anything, from insurance and holidays to MoTs and mobile p...
The best free online courses to boost your CV and bag a promotion
Learning a new skill can be an expensive undertaking. But the good news is that there are a plethora of free online courses that can help you up-skill or land that promotion
Check your travel documents before you fly! The passport blunder that costs you £100
Holoidaymakers got a stark reminder to check travel documents before flying following reports last week that a traveller was left stranded when a friend took his passport by mistake.
Five steps to avoid a New Year tax trauma: Our guide to getting your return in by 31 January
You have just 22 days to complete your tax return online to avoid a £100 fine. Of the 11.4 million people who have to fill in a tax return annually, around 5.5 million are yet to file for 2017/2...
Want a new job in 2019? Follow these 10 tips on how to go about it
Millions of UK workers are going into 2019 feeling undervalued in their current workplace according to figures released by online jobs board Totaljobs.
30 clever ways to transform your fortunes in 2019
January is the perfect time to banish bad financial habits and get clever with your cash. Here our team gives its top tips for how to save — and make — money in 2019.
How do I plan my pension, taxes and bills in 2019?
Everything from your weekly state pension to council tax bills is set to change next year. Here Amelia Murray takes you through what’s in store for your finances in 2019.
DEALS OF THE WEEK: A free 16 bottle case of wine, cinema tickets and £10 hotel stays
Enjoy a free case of 16 bottles of wine or a £100 bill credit when you buy a TV, phone and internet bundle worth at least £47 a month from Virgin Media.
Put your house on the payroll... it could earn up to £2,500 a day!
Here, The Mail on Sunday shows how you can profit from your property - from turning it into a TV set to swapping it for a holiday.
Beware fees if you forget to collect your Christmas parcel
Shops are charging rip-off fees if customers fail to pick up their click-and-collect orders within as little as ten days. The service allows shoppers to order goods online then pick them up in st...
Why claimants have to wait six weeks for Universal Credit
Universal Credit replaces housing benefit, child tax credit, income support, working tax credit, jobseeker's allowance, and employment and support allowance.
Is it worth paying for a bank account?
What do you get with a packaged account? Are the perks really worth the cash? And how do you choose the right account? This is Money takes a looks.
Save your snaps: It's cheap to get your photos printed
Cherished photos that were once stored in holiday albums now often only survive as megabytes on a smartphone, files in social media or in folders inside a computer.
Everything you must know to protect your family's legacy
Applications for lasting power of attorney — a vital document that allows someone to make financial decisions on your behalf — has hit a record 591,000 a year.
Transfer money overseas: Cheapest ways to send cash abroad
Need to send cash abroad? Banks no longer have the monopoly on money transfer. Here is a rundown of the cheapest ways to move your money around - however much you need to send.
DIY tricks to spruce up your home this Spring
The average spent on DIY by homeowners each year is £1,000, on everything from changing a lightbulb to decorating the bedroom or tiling the bathroom.
Why you could have just 8 days to return unwanted presents: How to beat the catches on shop refund policies
It happens every year. There is always one present (and sometimes more!) that needs to go back. It might be a pair of shoes that don't fit or a book you'd never read.
How much are care home fees? Read our indispensable guide
A report by the Care Quality Commission last week found services for the elderly were nearing breaking point and warned of a wave of home closures if staff and funding gaps are not filled.
How to fight a debt ruling you knew nothing about as 900,000 are handed out every year
In some cases, the recipient has no idea they owe money because the judgments are sent to an old address from a nondescript office in Northampton.
Tax-free childcare is on the way - but will your family be any better off and how will it compare to childcare vouchers?
Help with soaring childcare costs may be at hand for the vast majority of working parents - including the self-employed for the first time. Here's how a new scheme could help you.
How can chargeback help you get your money back?
It is the main form of protection for purchases made with debit cards, and also provides protection for goods worth less than £100 made on credit cards.
How to start saving or investing into an Isa - the essential guide to a tax-friendly pot
Making the most of your annual Isa allowance is the cornerstone of wise saving and investing. You'll pay less tax and your money will grow faster. Here, we explain how to start using an Isa
Turn your locks to gold: Wig makers pay as much as £200 for a long ponytail of hair
Not all hair is in demand. Though buyers are willing to buy dyed hair, they usually prefer it to be free of products and not to have been artificially curled or have split ends.
What you need to know about national living wage and minimum wage
From 1 April 2016, all workers aged 25 or above will be entitled to earn a minimum of £7.20. Here's This is Money's guide to the national living wage for workers and employers.
Tax on savings: How much do I have to pay?
Did you know that interest clocked up on savings accounts is subject to tax? While a new system comes into force in April 2016 that will see most savers avoid the tax, until then, tax is payable.
Cash Isa transfer values: Your guide to switching
Savers should arm themselves with the rules before switching Isa providers to avoid losing the tax-free benefit. Here's our handy guide.
Save money be appy: Find a parking space, cut your phone bill and slash the cost of your weekly shop with our top ten apps
There is oodles of clever technology at our fingertips that can help us be more savvy with money. Here are ten of our favourite mobile phone apps.
Earn yourself a fortune by selling your junk: We're all gu... hoarding things we don't use, so why not turn them into cash?
Throwing away belongings is becoming a thing of the past as recycling, vintage, retro and 'upcycling' (where you convert unwanted items into new things) become popular.
Are you covered if disaster strikes? Be prepared for when the worst happens with our brilliant insurance guide
Do you know the exact value of everything you own? Like many homeowners, you may have underestimated the cost of replacing all your possessions should disaster strike.
Bundle up, cut out the extras and never auto renew... The eight insurance tips you NEED to know
When buying insurance, don’t just go for the cheapest firm. Many insurers are able to offer cheap deals by cutting cover and adding exclusions which could leave you unprotected.
30 second guide to... dividends
Paid out during the year at the interim stage and at the end of the financial year, dividends are a great incentive to invest in listed companies.
30 second guide to... repossessions
This is when a homeowner falls behind on his or her mortgage repayments and has their property seized from them by their bank.
30 Second guide to... Export targets
The Government is trying to rebalance the British economy away from finance and household spending towards manufacturing and exports.
The ground rent on my leasehold home just went up by 25% Can the freeholder impose such a massive rise?
My ground rent has jumped by a quarter to £250 in the past year. How legal is this? Can I just buy the freehold and is it possible to extend the lease?
How do I find a local IFA?
Choosing and watching your investments can be a surprisingly time-consuming business and impartial, independent help is well worth having.
Should you invest in an Isa, a pension, or both: Use tax breaks to boost your returns
Isas and pensions offer investors hugely valuable tax breaks that should not be overlooked. We lay out how both work and what you can invest in.
How to invest to beat the taxman: Isas | Pensions | VCTs and EIS
The clock is ticking and you have just over six weeks to make the most of your vital annual tax allowances. We look at your options.
How to be a DIY investor and take control of your money
Whether you are starting from scratch or want to make more of money you’ve already put aside, there has never been a better time to become a DIY investor. We explain how to do it.
Seven questions to help you build your DIY investing portfolio
Becoming a DIY investor can be daunting. We reveal the vital questions that you should ask yourself to help build a winning portfolio.
The best ways to buy and hold investment trusts
Investment trusts are a great way to boost your returns, thanks to low charges and transparency, but what is the best way to invest?
40 of the best Christmas wines chosen by expert Matthew Jukes
Wine expert Matthew Jukes has picked his 40 favourite wines from 2,000 to enjoy over the festive period. And with bottles starting from £3.99, price doesn’t have to mean a compromise on flavou...
What is a state pension and how can you claim it
The basic State Pension is a regular payment from the government that you can get when you reach State Pension age.
Household bills: This is Moneys essential guides to help you save money and get the best deals
Cutting the cost of your households bills doesn't have to be a painful and time consuming job - but with a little work you could cut your bills by over a £1,000 a year.
Don't panic! How to monitor your investment portfolio
Modern technology makes it easy to constantly keep an eye on how your money is doing, but is this a good idea and how should you monitor your investments?
Bargain hunting, following the herd or being a contrarian: what is the best investing strategy?
Like a football team, investors and their investments will have different tactics or strategies such being defensive, cautious or adventurous. We outline the main styles
Asset allocation: Make sure your investing eggs aren't all in one basket
While risk is an unavoidable aspect of investing, doing your homework and having a clear idea of what you want will help to avoid unnecessary problems.
In the driver's seat: What type of investor are you?
Having an investment plan helps you set goals and decide how long to invest for, how much risk to take and how much you need to set aside.
Why you should stop letting cash burn a hole in your pocket and start investing
Having cash in your pocket or bank account to pay for food or that big night out is useful, but what if you need money for big expenses in the future?
What is a defined contribution pension?
defined contribution schemes do offer a number of benefits for the employee or member. As well as attracting full tax relief on any contributions, the member has the security of knowing what thei...
What is a pension and why do you need one?
If you don't save into a pension, you might struggle with a significantly lower standard of living when you retire. Here's what you need to know.
How to save and why
Even if you only have a small amount to save, it is worth getting into the habit of putting aside something every week - or after every time you get paid.
The six step guide to apply for a current account
This is Money's six easy steps to applying for a current account from where to look to how to apply and make the switch.
Can you afford to go solo? DIY investing vs relying on the experts
There are two ways you can invest, using a financial adviser or ditching the middle-man and accessing a DIY investment platform.
I've been offered a settlement agreement at work - should I sign it?' - How to tell if your redundancy package is a good deal
If your boss slaps a settlement agreement on our desk you’ve got an important decision to make. Before you decide what to do, here’s what you should consider.
What are the money rights of unmarried couples who break up?
While marriage comes with a series of legal protections in the event of divorce, for unmarried partners the situation is different.
How to move savings accounts and make sure you get the best rate
Loyal savers can play banks at their own game by switching to the latest deal they offer to tempt new savers. Here's how.
Follow these tips to get out of debt after Christmas
While your belly may be bloated with festive excess, you may find your bank balance was empty as a pulled cracker come January 1. Here's what to do.
Online sting charges up to £1,000 for service you can get FREE
Don’t be fooled by the websites at the top of Google’s search list when you want to file your tax form or apply for a passport or driving licence, says Anita Montieth.
Texts? We prefer to chat (online that is)
Text message costs can swiftly rack-up for those without all-inclusive mobile deals, while even those with them can find pictures send bills spiralling.
30 SECOND GUIDE: Fair value of own debt
The Daily Mail city team explains how, utilising an accounting anomaly, companies can actually benefit from their debt.
30 SECOND GUIDE TO: Arctic
There's plenty of oil hidden beneath the surface of the Arctic. The area may be treacherous to navigate, but the prize beneath is very tempting for the oil industry.