New Triple Access Savings Account Gives UK Savers Flexibility Without Sacrificing Returns
- 1 day 6 hours ago
- Personal Finance
thisbank, the UK bank focused on simplifying everyday banking, has launched its new Triple Access Savings Account, offering UK savers a competitive 4.20 gross / 4.28% AER (variable) while allowing them to access their money up to three times each year without closing the account.
U.S. Bank Survey: 67% of Parents Talk Money Before Age 12, But Still Need Tools to Take Action
- 1 week 6 days ago
- Personal Finance
A new study from U.S. Bank, conducted in partnership with Morning Consult, shows a major generational shift in how families approach conversations about money, reshaping financial education at home. While many Americans grew up in households where money was rarely discussed, today’s parents are rewriting the playbook, starting earlier and talking more openly with their children.
Cost of Living Has Changed How Brits Use Credit – It's Now a Financial Tool, Not a Last Resort
- 2 weeks 6 days ago
- Personal Finance
Two-thirds (67%) of UK credit users agree cost-of-living pressures have increased the use of credit in everyday spending, with new research from Zilch, the intelligent payments platform with nearly six million customers, revealing they are doing so with greater intentionality than ever before.
Dojo Launches New Intelligence Platform to Help Hospitality Businesses Unlock Growth
- 4 weeks 1 day ago
- Personal Finance
Dojo, the leading payments technology provider, has launched Dojo Intelligence, an intelligence platform that turns card payments data into actionable commercial insight, helping hospitality and retail operators better understand customer behaviour, expand reach and drive growth.
Current Financial Landscape Continues to Reshape Consumer Mortgage Management
- 4 weeks 1 day ago
- Personal Finance
Evolving financial conditions continue to drive adjustments in how UK households manage their finances, according to the latest Equifax UK Affordability Barometer which tracks trends across the nation’s major consumer credit sources - including mortgages and credit cards amongst others.
Plum Launches AI-Powered Money Guidance, Delivering Tailored Plans in Minutes to the General Public
- 1 month 3 days ago
- Personal Finance
Smart money app Plum has launched a new financial guidance service called Plum Plan, transforming the way people build, manage and grow their wealth over their lifetime.
Bankjoy's JoyCompass Helps Community Financial Institutions Boost Account Holder Engagement and Retention
- 1 month 1 week ago
- Personal Finance
Bankjoy, a leading digital banking provider for community financial institutions, today announced strong and growing adoption of JoyCompass, its personal financial management (PFM) platform built to help members take control of their financial lives. Thirty financial institutions have now signed on, including Ellafi, CommunityWide, Advantage Plus, Statewide, Lewis Clark, OU FCU, and SIU CU, with more joining every month.
Brits Braced for Tough Year as Middle East Conflict Tops List of Financial Threats for Europe
- 1 month 1 week ago
- Personal Finance
British consumers are among the most pessimistic in Europe about their finances in the year ahead, as instability and conflict in the Middle East tops the list of the biggest financial concerns across the continent.
Plum Launches New Easy Access Savings Account
- 1 month 2 weeks ago
- Personal Finance
Smart money app Plum has announced the launch of a new Easy Access savings account. The Plum Easy Access Account interest rate will vary depending on the user’s selected subscription tier, ranging from 3.05% AER variable to 3.65% AER variable.
Era Becomes the First Personal Finance Connector in Anthropic's Claude Directory — and Every Other MCP-Compatible Agent
- 2 months 1 week ago
- Personal Finance
Era today became the first personal finance connector available in Anthropic's Claude directory. Claude users can now hand the AI a real view of their finances and ask it to do something about them. From everyday prompts to tangible financial improvements users can see in their accounts. Users can turn complex financial goals into automated actions that show up as real changes.
Young Adults Risk Sleepwalking Into Credit Problems as Research Reveals Major Knowledge Gaps
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Personal Finance
Young adults across the UK are coming into contact with credit earlier in life, but many still do not understand the basics that could protect them from financial harm.
Warm Weather Sparks Surge in UK Clothing, Garden and Travel Spend
- 2 months 3 weeks ago
- Personal Finance
According to Checkout.com’s digital spending data, temperatures exceeding 20°C in early April, specifically on 7-8 April, marked a clear turning point in UK consumer spending. This spike in temperature triggered a wave of seasonal optimism, as consumers rushed to prepare for the sunnier months ahead.
Banking Named Most Trusted Industry in New Digital Trust Index
- 3 months 2 weeks ago
- Personal Finance
Thales today released the 2026 Digital Trust Index, one of the most comprehensive global studies of digital trust. Surveying more than 15,000 consumers, business partners, and IT decision makers across 13 industries, the research reveals that digital trust is won or lost during sign-up, login, and throughout the lifecycle of personal data handling. Consumer Trust is Won or Lost at Login
Plum’s Cash ISA Becomes Flexible
- 3 months 2 weeks ago
- Personal Finance
Smart money app Plum has announced its Cash ISA is now flexible. Both existing and new customers will be able to withdraw funds and replace them within the same tax year without affecting their annual £20,000 Cash ISA allowance, soon to be £12,000 from 6 April 2027.
