Saving money for a mortgage deposit

Saving money for a mortgage deposit

To get a good mortgage deal with low interest rates, you often need a dauntingly big deposit. Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make saving for a house or flat manageable and turn your home-buying dream into reality. Step 1 โ€“ Weigh up your options Step 2 โ€“ Work...
Saving money for a mortgage deposit

Saving for Christmas

Itโ€™s a good idea to save ahead for Christmas. Dedicated Christmas savings schemes can help you to avoid dipping into your cash too early and make sure you have enough money up-front to pay for gifts, food and drink. But there are other ways to save too. Read our guide...
Saving money for a mortgage deposit

Making an investment plan

Itโ€™s easier to find the best home for your savings and investments with a plan. With a plan you know how much to save, and can keep track of progress. Step 1 โ€“ Complete a money fact find Step 2 โ€“ Make your investment plan Step 3 โ€“ Action Step 1 โ€“ Complete a money fact...
Saving money for a mortgage deposit

Child Tax Credit

Child Tax Credit is a benefit that helps with the costs of raising a child if you are on a low income. However, it is being replaced by Universal Credit and most people who need help with these costs now have to make a claim for Universal Credit instead. This page...
Saving money for a mortgage deposit

How safe is your workplace pension?

If your employer goes out of business, what happens to your pension savings? Here we explain the situation depending on the type of pension you have and give you a number to call for more help. Should I be worried about my workplace pension? Is my defined benefit...