Savings

With a little basic knowledge and some sensible planning it's easy to save money and make it grow.

The first step is to think about what you're saving for - the short term, the long term, or both? Then work towards reaching your specific savings targets.

Ideas

Here are some helpful ideas. Click on any one of them to read more.

People say...

I gave up buying clothes and make-up for Lent this year and I was amazed at how much more money I had in just six weeks. That really helped to break the retail therapy habit. Now I'm much more careful about impulse buys and I do manage to save a bit every month.

Diane, Edinburgh

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