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Could YOU become an Isa millionaire? This is how those with seven-figure sums did it
03/11/25 07:00
There are around 4,850 Isa millionaires in Britain - the name given to those that have amassed seven-figure sums in the tax-free savings accounts. New data reveals more about how savers are getting to the £1million milestone....read
Phone companies are making a mockery of Ofcom rules banning mid-contract price hikes: HELEN KIRRANE
01/11/25 07:00What is the point of forcing telecoms firms to be more transparent if they are given a green light to circumnavigate rules and continue practicing their rip-off tactics?
Virgin to challenge Eurostar monopoly as watchdog gives operator green light
30/10/25 11:33Virgin Trains is set to launch international services through the Channel Tunnel, bringing an end to Eurostar's more than 30-year monopoly of the route.
Nationwide most popular current account to switch to thanks to cash carrots and Fairer Share
30/10/25 12:02The switching drive in recent years has been driven by the building society's generous cash bribes, one of which is still running.
O2 hikes prices mid-contract for 15million mobile phone customers
29/10/25 03:24Up to 15.6million O2 customers will see their bills rise by 40% more than they were told when they signed up to their contracts. .
Klarna launches paid-for debit cards for British shoppers - and one costs £44.99 a month: What are the perks?
27/10/25 01:01The buy now pay later firm known for allowing shoppers to split the cost of online purchases, will now cater to customers wanting to spend their own money.
Almost HALF of money saved is put in a cash Isa, as Rachel Reeves mulls plan to slash allowance
27/10/25 11:03Cash Isas hoovered up the largest share of savings in 2025 as savers rushed to get money in them ahead of rumoured cash Isa allowance cuts, This is Money can reveal.
Six high street banks will pay you to open a current account right now... our ultimate guide to getting free cash
25/10/25 06:00Banks are splashing the cash to reel new customers in. Six high street banks are handing out cash sweeteners worth up to £200.
Tax raid on cash Isa won't raise the funds to plug Budget black hole, Rachel Reeves told
25/10/25 12:09The Treasury Select Committee urged the Chancellor not to halve the current £20,000 tax-free amount amid City lobbying.
Don't cut the £20,000 cash Isa limit... it won't incentivise savers to invest, MPs warn Rachel Reeves
24/10/25 11:01The Chancellor should not cut the cash Isa allowance from its current £20,000 annual limit, MPs have said. It comes as the Chancellor is said to be considering restricting the allowance to £10,000.
I became an Isa millionaire at 36 - here's how you can become one too
23/10/25 05:00Becoming an Isa millionaire is the dream for many ambitious stocks and shares investors. At the age of just 36, Ollie Perry became one.
State pension nears taxable status due to triple lock hikes
22/10/25 08:24With inflation at 3.8 per cent, wage growth will determine the state pension increase due to the triple lock, delivering another big rise.State pension inches away from being taxed as triple lock pushes it up by inflation-busting 4.8%
22/10/25 06:55With inflation at 3.8 per cent, wage growth will determine the state pension increase due to the triple lock, delivering another big rise.
Rachel Reeves is coming for your savings and investments with the biggest Isa shake-up ever in her Budget
21/10/25 09:04According to reports, savers could see their annual cash allowance slashed and be forced to invest a minimum amount in UK companies.
Morrisons to shut 103 shops including cafes and pharmacies, check the full list to see if your local is shutting
21/10/25 12:20Supermarket giant Morrisons will close 103 stores, cafes, florists and pharmacies this year in the latest blow to the high street.
Rachel Reeves is coming for YOUR pensions, property and savings: How she could bring in a wealth tax by the back door
21/10/25 10:57Fears are mounting that Rachel Reeves will tax those who have diligently worked to build their wealth in her upcoming Budget.
Zopa launches new 'best buy' easy-access savings account
21/10/25 06:45Zopa has launched an easy-access account with a top rate. The easy-access account is available to new and existing Zopa customers who open or hold a Zopa current account.Zopa launches new best buy easy-access savings account paying 4.75%
20/10/25 11:01Zopa has launched an easy-access account with a top rate. The easy-access account is available to new and existing Zopa customers who open or hold a Zopa current account.
Halifax and Lloyds go down in internet outage
20/10/25 12:01Major apps have been hit by a massive internet service outage this morning, reportedly affecting Amazon Web Services.Halifax and Lloyds go down in internet outage - is it time YOU had a second current account?
20/10/25 10:27Major apps have been hit by a massive internet service outage this morning, reportedly affecting Amazon Web Services.
The hidden tax traps catching out millions: Record numbers are being hit with bills - this is how to avoid the same fate
19/10/25 10:51Record numbers are being hit with tax bills after exceeding their tax-free allowances on everything from savings interest to capital gains. So what do you have to do if you exceed one of yours?
Savers leave £270BILLION in low-interest accounts: Why it's vital to switch if you get less than 4%
18/10/25 06:00Low-interest accounts hold over a fifth of the country's total savings, meaning millions of people have money which could be working harder for them.
Do more to stop romance scams, banks told - as one victim makes 403 PAYMENTS in a single year
16/10/25 11:01An FCA review uncovered cases where financial firms missed opportunities to prevent romance scams, which cost victims £106million last year.
How big should your emergency fund be for a market crash?
16/10/25 06:21If you have a lot of money invested, experts say it's worth considering whether you have enough cash set aside for a rainy day. Here's how to work out what you need.
How much YOU need to save as an emergency fund... in the event a market crash comes
16/10/25 05:00If you have a lot of money invested, experts say it's worth considering whether you have enough cash set aside for a rainy day. Here's how to work out what you need.
Cash Isa allowance could be HALVED to just £10,000 in Rachel Reeves' Budget
15/10/25 09:50The Chancellor wants to encourage savers to divert billions of pounds of cash savings into the stock market and boost Britain's flagging economy.
Plum scraps cash Isa withdrawal limits - is it now the best buy?
13/10/25 09:51Money app Plum has scrapped withdrawal restrictions on its easy-access cash Isa, This is Money can reveal.
One in five people admit to secretly juggling multiple jobs in 'polygamous working' trend
10/10/25 11:59A rising tide of workplace fraud is hitting British businesses, experts are warning.
The five Budget money mistakes you must dodge - and the steps to protect yourself NOW
07/10/25 11:02Savers are making rash decisions with their money as the spectre of the Budget next month looms, experts warn.
Do YOU have what it takes to be a Premium Bonds millionaire? How much £1m winners held, where they live… and how long it took them to win
07/10/25 10:59Everyone has daydreamed about becoming a millionaire overnight. It is the main reason 24million people hold Premium Bonds, the nation's favourite savings account.
Gen Z's favourite saving and budgeting tricks: Would you try them?
06/10/25 06:00Savers trying to kickstart good financial habits are gamifying saving by taking part in 'no buy' months, paying themselves first and following strict sell-before-buying rules.
Are you a scammer's perfect target?
03/10/25 02:42While it's true that scammers are not picky about who they defraud, Monzo data suggests there are certain attributes that could make you more likely to be targeted.
Are you a scammer's PERFECT target? The age, job and location that makes you most likely to be stung
03/10/25 06:00While it's true that scammers are not picky about who they defraud, Monzo data suggests there are certain attributes that could make you more likely to be targeted.
Report: Revolut receives more fraud complaints than any other bank
02/10/25 11:44Fraud complaints from Revolut customers outstrip all other banks for the third year in a row.
Revolut receives more fraud complaints than any other bank for third year running
02/10/25 10:04Fraud complaints from Revolut customers outstrip all other banks for the third year in a row.
Premium Bonds saver wins £50,000 from a £5 holding bought in 1971 in October draw
01/10/25 11:03A Premium Bonds saver has grown their savings from £5 to £50,000 after winning big in this month's Premium Bonds prize draw.
Four signs you're on the phone with an illegal ROBOT call centre agent - as two energy firms fined for using them
25/09/25 11:52The Information Commissioner's Office, which enforces data protection rules, has warned the public to be on its guard against 'unlawful' calls from robots.
Little-known government savings account sees £220M in bonus payments
24/09/25 05:04Some 575,200 customers have opened a Help to Save account since the scheme was launched in September 2018, paying a total of £588.2m into their savings pots.Little known government savings account sees £220m in bonus payments - could you benefit from opening one?
24/09/25 03:00Some 575,200 customers have opened a Help to Save account since the scheme was launched in September 2018, paying a total of £588.2m into their savings pots.
HMRC can now take money directly from your bank if you haven't paid tax
24/09/25 01:06HM Revenue & Customs will be able to dip into bank accounts and Isas to recover tax directly from those who choose not to pay a bill.HMRC can now take money DIRECT from your bank account or Isa if you haven't paid taxes
24/09/25 10:19HM Revenue & Customs will be able to dip into bank accounts and Isas to recover tax directly from those who choose not to pay a bill.
Major bank launches new current account with a 6% savings rate
24/09/25 07:15Santander has launched a new current account called Edge Explorer which comes with perks including cashback and travel insurance.
Forget revenge saving... use our mind-trick saving method to build a healthy pot of cash instead
24/09/25 06:00We reveal five 'mind-trick' savings habits, as coined by This is Money, to get you to build up a pot of savings without even realising you are doing it.
Are you worried about your home being ruined by your neighbour's ghastly extension? Top property lawyers reveal the five steps you must take to protect yourself
23/09/25 09:27Liz Bates (left), from Bournemouth, Dorset, has had her sea view replaced by a brick wall which is part of a development of 27 luxury flats.Major bank launches new current account with a 6% savings rate... but it costs a hefty £17 a month
23/09/25 03:53Santander has launched a new current account called Edge Explorer which comes with perks including cashback and travel insurance.
Why won't RBS let us close our late mother's bank account with £28k inside? We've been trying for months
23/09/25 09:28I am the executor of our late mother's estate. She had an account with RBS in Kirkcaldy and Ive been trying to close it for about five months.
Hargreaves Lansdown launches its first savings account as it takes on high street banks with a cash Isa
22/09/25 02:32Hargreaves Lansdown has entered the cash savings market with the launch of its own cash Isa account.
What is 'revenge saving' and why are more Britons doing it?
20/09/25 06:00More and more Britions are diligently saving up their money rather than spending it in a new trend known as 'revenge saving.'
How does HMRC calculate tax on savings interest earned in a joint account?
19/09/25 06:00We are a married couple who draws all of our income from savings interest but neither of us have had to submit self-assessment tax returns.
Savers stick extra £28bn into cash Isas compared to a year earlier - and that's before rumours of a limit cut by Rachel Reeves
18/09/25 12:44An extra £28bn flowed into cash Isas in 2023/24 compared to the year before - a 67% rise year-on-year - taking the amount of money kept in cash Isas to £70bn.
What the Bank of England interest rate hold at 4% means for your mortgage and savings
18/09/25 11:00The Bank of England has held interest rates at 4% as it continues to tread carefully amid fears of resurgent inflation.
Nationwide giving cash bonus to people who switch accounts
18/09/25 08:54Nationwide has launched a new switching deal for new customers who open one of its current accounts - one of five banks currently offering a cash bonus.Nationwide offers bumper cash bonus for current account switchers
17/09/25 11:01Nationwide has launched a new switching deal for new customers who open one of its current accounts - one of five banks currently offering a cash bonus.
An alternative to Premium Bonds? Major building society launches savings account with £5,000 prize
17/09/25 01:28There are 10 cash prizes to be won each month, and savers could potentially win £5,000 if they put money in the account for 11 months in a row.
Beware online romancers claiming to be in the army or working on an oil rig, major bank warns
16/09/25 11:01Lloyds Bank is warning of a sharp uptick in romance scams targeting older customers with thousands of pounds of savings being lost to this ruse.
NatWest's £175 offer to new customers
16/09/25 12:48NatWest has announced it will pay customers £175 if they move their current account to one of its current accounts using the Current Account Switch Service.
Current account switching battle heats up as NatWest now pays £175 to reel in new customers
16/09/25 12:14NatWest has announced it will pay customers £175 if they move their current account to one of its current accounts using the Current Account Switch Service.
From high interest rates to airport lounges and free physio visits... these are the best premium perks offered by banks for high earners
14/09/25 11:09Banks are battling to lure customers with large nest eggs and decent salaries - and to entice them are offering accounts with high-end perks. But which are the best?
Which premier bank account offers the most valuable perks?
13/09/25 08:52Banks are battling to lure customers with large nest eggs and decent salaries. The accounts also come with swish cards that show you're in the premier banking club.
New best buy one-year savings account launches just as rates drop
11/09/25 03:03Savings rates are falling, but one provider is bucking the trend by launching a top fixed rate bond.
These are the very sophisticated new gift card scams costing victims thousands of pounds - and what you must do to avoid them
10/09/25 11:10Vouchers and gift cards you can buy at the counter at high street stores such as M&S and Boots are being viciously targeted by fraudsters in two new scams.
Three in four savings accounts now pay less than the base rate of 4%
09/09/25 01:44Only one in four savings deals pays above the Bank of England base rate which now stands at 4 per cent.
UK retailers brace for crucial 'golden quarter' after solid summer sales
09/09/25 01:30Retail sales rose 3.1 per cent in August, figures from the BRC show, but retailers will be bracing for the crucial golden quarter in the run up to the end of the year.Retailers brace for crucial 'golden quarter' after solid summer sales
09/09/25 09:58Retail sales rose 3.1 per cent in August, figures from the BRC show, but retailers will be bracing for the crucial golden quarter in the run up to the end of the year.
This major bank has a little-known 'dream fund' prize fund draw with £72,500 to be won every month - here's how to enter
09/09/25 06:00TSB customers are in with a chance to win one of five £10,000 prizes as the bank has launched a new 'dream fund' prize draw.
The savings blunders that could cost you
08/09/25 01:10Savers are having to contend with lower interest rates on savings due to the falling Bank of England base rate.
Beware these savings blunders that could cost you dear
08/09/25 06:00Savers are having to contend with lower interest rates on savings due to the falling Bank of England base rate.
Five sneakiest scam texts fraudsters are plaguing your phone with today
06/09/25 06:00Fraudsters are constantly evolving their tactics by tapping into new trends to ensnare people in their scams.
Last chance to bag £310 by switching bank account
04/09/25 11:47Bank account switchers have just days left to get a £310 switching bonus for moving their account to TSB.
How much do people near YOU tip? We reveal the surprise tipping capital of Britain
02/09/25 11:01This is Money has analysed tipping data from payments service provider SumUp across thousands of pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops and other retailers.
Half of people don't take a wallet out with them anymore
02/09/25 11:01Less than half of Britons consider carrying a physical wallet to be an essential part of their day-to-day routine.
Gilt yields spike to a 27-year high - what does it mean for investors, mortgages and savings?
02/09/25 02:16We explain why gilt yields are rising and what it means for the UK's finances, investors, borrowers and savers.
NS&I cuts rate on one-year savings fix meaning it lags even further behind the best buy deals
02/09/25 10:16National Savings & Investments has launched a new one-year fixed-rate bond for those wanting to lock their money away.
Lucky Premium Bonds saver wins £50,000 with a tiny holding from 1974
01/09/25 11:45The £50,000 prize is the third largest prize tier in the draw, and this month there were 150 handed out.
How student loans work - and how you keep your budget in check
26/08/25 11:31From maintenance and tuition fee loans to student current accounts and overdrafts, we explain how to manage your money at university.
How do student loans work - and how can you keep your budget in check at university?
26/08/25 06:00From maintenance and tuition fee loans to student current accounts and overdrafts, we explain how to manage your money at university.
NS&I one-year fixed bond set to mature... here's what to do with your savings next
23/08/25 08:51Those who saved via these bonds are in for a disappointment when they come to reinvest the money this time.
Santander closes popular bank account with 3% cashback perk
20/08/25 11:52The accounts will close from tomorrow, but customers can find similar deals with three other banks.
The great currency exchange rip-off: Our shocking investigation reveals the sneaky airport tricks that are costing you money... and what you must do to get the best rates
19/08/25 03:51If you are jetting off on your summer holidays, there is a long-standing rip-off that could cost you hundreds before you even leave the tarmac.
What's YOUR phone network doing to stop scam and nuisance calls? We asked all of the biggest providers
18/08/25 08:14Britons are being battered by scam calls, which are becoming more sophisticated thanks to AI - but what are networks doing to prevent this?
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