From April 2027, interest on savings outside an ISA will be taxed at 24%, 44% or 49%. Here's what changes, who it affects, what stays the same, and why short-dated gilts become a little more interesting for savers who pay tax on their interest.
How much pocket money do UK children get at each age? The latest averages from the NatWest Rooster Money Pocket Money Index 2026, plus the main ways families give it (fixed, chores-linked, or split between saving and spending) and what each can teach.
When should you start talking to your children about money? And what should you say at each age? This practical guide gives you conversation starters and topics for every stage from 5 to 17.
Investment platforms, pocket-money apps and learning apps do different jobs. A plain guide to what each kind is for, what to look for, and where Squids-In fits.
What should a 7-year-old know about investing? What about a 15-year-old? A stage-by-stage guide to what to teach, how to explain it, and activities that help it stick.
Simple stories, worked examples and hands-on activities that help children understand how money grows, from snowballs for younger children to the formula for teenagers.