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Personal pensions: set up your own private pension

You can set up your own personal or private pension for any reason, but it’s more common if you’re self-employed, don’t work or want to save more than your employer’s...

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Saving for your children

Saving for a child today is a great gift for their future. Not only can they start their adult lives with some savings, but getting kids involved early with ...

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Benefits in retirement

Many pensioners are failing to claim the benefits they’re entitled to. Don’t miss out on your money – here’s a list of benefits you could potentially claim and...

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Joint Universal Credit claims for couples

If you live with your partner, you must apply for Universal Credit together, even if only one of you qualifies. The payment is based on your household income...

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Fee-free basic bank accounts

If you have a poor credit history, you might not qualify for a standard bank account. Instead, you could apply for a basic bank account. This has the same features,...

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How to plan for retirement: Retirement planning checklist

Planning for retirement many years before you aim to stop working gives you time to boost your income if you need to. Our checklist explains...

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Child trust funds

Most children born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011 will have had a Child Trust Fund. Here’s how to find lost accounts, if you should transfer to ...

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Help paying for a funeral

Funerals can be costly and working out how to pay for one can feel overwhelming. We’re here to guide you through your options, including who might be responsible...

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Retirement interest-only (RIO) mortgage

Designed to help you borrow money in later-life, retirement interest-only mortgages can be an alternative way to remortgage in your retirement or release cash...

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Bill prioritiser: get help with your bills

Managing bills and payments can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help.

Our Bill prioritiser can show you which bills to tackle first. The consequences...