Roger Hattam

2 weeks ago | ffnews.com | Lauren Hinton |Roger Hattam

Triodos Bank has been awarded ‘Best Buy’ status by Ethical Consumer magazine for its personal current account and savings accounts, with both scoring 96 out of a possible 100 points. Ethical Consumer magazine has rated 28 banks on their current accounts and 46 on their savings accounts, giving them an ethical score.

Sep 16, 2024 | good-with-money.com | Lori Campbell |Roger Hattam |Zohaib Mir

Whether you’re a struggling student or the parent of one, here are our top tips to being good with money (in every way) while at university. Think about the organisation that ‘looks after’ all your worldly wealth (or lack of). Why did you choose this bank? Was it because it was the one your parents have always banked with? Or did they offer you the biggest overdraft? Maybe you were swung by a discount student rail card or even a free pizza or two? Well there’s no shame in any of that.

Jul 30, 2024 | good-with-money.com | Lori Campbell |Roger Hattam

The climate crisis presents an ever-urgent threat to the health of our planet, and we can all take meaningful action to help avoid its worst effects. By taking our money OUT of current account, savings, cash ISAs and investment funds that are still funding fossil fuels – the biggest driver of climate change – we can collectively make a big impact.

Jun 13, 2024 | good-with-money.com | Lori Campbell |Roger Hattam |Louisiana Salge

A Cash ISA lets you earn tax-free interest on savings of up to £20,000 per tax year. And if you choose an ethical Cash ISA, your provider will not be lending your money out to businesses or industries that harm the environment. Some go even further by only lending it to those that have a positive impact on the world. While interest rates are better than before, you’re unlikely to find a cash savings rate that won’t later be eroded by inflation.

Jun 13, 2024 | good-with-money.com | Lori Campbell |Roger Hattam

This article is from our Good Guide to Avoiding Greenwash, available to download free here. When you save or invest your money with a bank or financial provider, it’s a relationship founded on trust. Trust that they will keep your deposit safe and live up to the claims being made about the brand or product. This is especially true when it comes to claims around sustainability. More and more brands are keen to highlight their environmental and social responsibility.