News : Saver's Nation

First time buyers Anna and Dan recently moved into a detached home in Matlock, using a 25% deposit made up of savings they had built up in Help To Buy: ISAs, twinned with a Help To Buy scheme loan.

Recently single customer, Jenny, realised she could buck the Millennial house buying trend and buy on her own, thanks to the help and support of her local branch.

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.

Planning ahead now can give you a more affordable Christmas. Starting early, setting small and regular amounts aside and setting yourself a budget are all important when it comes to budgeting for Christmas time.

Follow these 5 tips to create habits that can boost savings and bolster your money management.

If building up your savings pot seems like a daunting task, breaking it down into short, medium and long term goals is a great way to plan.

Organising your finances can be a big task but getting a budget in place is the first step to seeing what you can save and spend without going beyond your means.

Booking early, eating smart and packing light can be great ways to save money on your next holiday. Find out more in our helpful guide.

Learn how to track your spending, budgeting and look after your money.

Discover 10 ways to make your food budget go further with clever swaps, like turning takeaways into fakeaways and buying supermarket-branded treats!