News : Regular savings

It can seem difficult to make saving a priority when prices seem to keep on rising and there are regular bills. But you’d be surprised where you can rein in your spending – and how little you need to set aside to watch your savings start to grow.

Saving is even more rewarding when you don't pay tax on the interest you earn. Most people can already earn some interest from their savings without paying tax.

Planning ahead now can give you a more affordable Christmas. If you can get ahead of the game while the days are long and the nights are short, the chances are you won’t have to rely as much on credit cards and the overdraft to meet your yuletide spend.

Getting started with saving is easier than you think. There are many ways to organise your spending and save regularly – and lots of help available to make your savings work for you.

Our research into the UK’s saving habits found that 16% of us don’t see the point of using savings accounts, but nearly half (46%) prefer to have more than one bank account.

The UK's Best Money Making Blogger, Emma Drew shares her tips for a smooth house move.

Being savvy and looking for great deals when you’re out shopping is a good way to free up some of your money. But what you can actually save is all down to your budget.

Company Director Tony Drew and his wife Emma are, like many people in their 30s, saving for a house deposit to make that first step onto the property ladder.

You may want to set aside income yourself for your children's education - and the earlier you can start, the better, as it gives the savings time to grow.

Private education can mean careful financial planning. Nottingham Building Society explain how financial advice can help.