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Cashback vs interest: What’s better for your everyday account? Why not both?

1 week ago | finder.com | Kate Steere |Ronny Lavie

Do you have money sitting in your current account doing nothing? If so, it doesn’t have to be that way. Earning cashback or interest with your everyday account are just a couple of ways to make your money work for you. But is one better than the other? Let’s see how they stack up against each other. This is a paid content promotion brought to you by iFAST Global Bank. The iFAST Global Bank Multi-Currency Current Account gives you 2% cashback on spending up to £2,000 every month.
Brits face decades of extra pension fees to cover government-backed loan

1 month ago | finder.com | Sophie Barber |George Sweeney DipFa |Ronny Lavie

February, 2025, LONDON –A taxpayer-funded loan being paid off since 2012 by the government-backed pension provider, Nest, will have cost a member on an average salary almost £1,200 in additional fees by the time it’s due to be paid off (2038), new research from the personal finance comparison site Finder reveals. Nest, the UK’s largest workplace pension provider with over 13 million members, introduced a “temporary” contribution charge in 2012.
Side hustle tax calculator: Estimate your additional tax

Dec 9, 2024 | finder.com | Chris Lilly |Sophie Barber |Ronny Lavie

A side hustle is a job or occupation that brings in extra money alongside your full-time job. However, if you earn enough over the course of the year, you might need to pay tax on your side hustle earnings. Use our calculator to estimate how much. Side hustle tax calculatorYearly income from employment£Yearly income from side hustles£Are your allowable expenses more than £1,000? What are your allowable expenses? £Fill in the fields above to estimate deductions from your side hustle.
Can you pay money into your bank account at the Post Office?

Dec 2, 2024 | finder.com | Sophie Barber |Ronny Lavie

If you like seeing a friendly face while you’re banking or you need to drop off cash or a cheque, your local Post Office might be a lifeline. We break down who can pay money in at the Post Office and how you do this. Yes, almost everyone with a UK bank account can deposit money at 11,500 Post Office branches across the UK. However, access to other services such as cash withdrawals and balance enquiries will vary depending on the bank you’re with.
Premium Bond alternatives

Nov 26, 2024 | finder.com | Rachel Wait |Ronny Lavie

Premium Bonds are a popular savings option for many – rather than earning interest on your cash, you’re entered into a monthly prize draw and given the chance to win between £25 and £1 million tax-free. But Premium Bonds aren’t the only prize draw option on the market. A number of providers offer their own prize draw products which could be worth considering if you’re looking for a new way to save. Here’s our guide to how they work. Halifax Savers Prize Draw launched back in 2011.
How much can you withdraw from an ATM?

Nov 25, 2024 | finder.com | Rachel Wait |Ronny Lavie

The amount of cash you can withdraw from an ATM on a daily basis can vary depending on the type of bank account you have, your provider, and how much money you have in your account. So, if you need to make a large withdrawal, it’s important to understand what these limits are. As a general rule, most bank cards allow you to withdraw £250-£300 per day from an ATM. In some cases, this can rise to £500 per day.
Banking apps with savings pots

Nov 25, 2024 | finder.com | Rachel Wait |Ronny Lavie

Thanks to the rise of challenger banks, an increasing number of banking apps now offer ‘savings pots’ to help you to get into the savings habit. These pots can be ideal for saving for particular goals and help you set aside money to pay bills and other expenses. Savings pots typically sit alongside a current account (sometimes a savings account) with that particular provider.
How long does a bank transfer take?

Nov 25, 2024 | finder.com | Rachel Wait |Ronny Lavie

If you need to make a bank transfer, you might want to know how long it will take for the payment to arrive in the recipient’s account. Some transfers will arrive on the same day, while others might take longer. It all depends on when the transfer has been made and the type of transfer you use. The main types of payment methods in the UK are outlined below:Faster PaymentsMost UK bank transfers are now Faster Payments.
Cashback explained: What it is and how it works

Nov 25, 2024 | finder.com | Rachel Wait |Ronny Lavie

Cashback can be earned in a few different ways and can be an easy way for you to earn some extra money whenever you spend. So, if you want to know more about how it works and how you can boost your cashback earnings, read on. Cashback is a sum of money you can receive when you spend in certain ways and/or at certain retailers. Essentially, it can be free money – you receive it as a reward from your card provider, a bank or a website for your everyday purchases.
Can you transfer overdraft money to another account?

Nov 25, 2024 | finder.com | Rachel Wait |Ronny Lavie

If you regularly sit in your overdraft, you might be struggling to pay it off – particularly if you’re being charged a high rate of interest. But there are options open to you, as we explain. An overdraft lets you borrow money through your current account. It acts like a short-term buffer, giving you something to fall back on if you have no money left in your current account and a payment goes out.