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Savings guides

A series of quick-reads to help you make decisions about your savings. Our guides provide general information, not advice.

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  • Everyday finance
A guide to short-term savings

Short-term savings tips to help you reach your savings goals.

Principality expert

4 mins

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  • Everyday finance
What’s the difference between saving and investing?

Learn the key differences between saving and investing to plan wisely.

Principality savings expert 4 mins

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  • ISAs
What is an ISA?

Learn about tax-free savings, different ISA types, and how to choose the right one for your needs.

Principality savings expert 3 mins

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A guide to savings accounts at Principality

Find out what savings accounts and ISAs we offer.

Principality savings expert 7 mins

Ways to save

All you need to know about savings accounts and ISAs

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  • ISAs
What is an ISA?

Learn about tax-free savings, different ISA types, and how to choose the right one for your needs.

Principality savings expert

3 mins

A shot of Principality Building Society branch
  • Savings accounts
A guide to savings accounts at Principality

Find out what savings accounts and ISAs we offer.

Principality savings expert

7 mins

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  • Savings accounts
Choosing between an ISA and a savings account

Understand the difference between savings accounts and ISAs.

Principality savings expert

4 mins

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  • ISAs
Transferring an ISA

Making the most of your ISA allowance.

Principality savings expert

4 mins

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  • Savings accounts
Savings accounts for children

Start saving young. Help little ones build a healthy savings habit.

Principality savings expert

3 mins

Savings explained

Things to understand before you make a decision about your money.

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  • Everyday finance
A guide to short-term savings

Short-term savings tips to help you reach your savings goals.

Principality expert

4 mins

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  • Everyday finance
What’s the difference between saving and investing?

Learn the key differences between saving and investing to plan wisely.

Principality savings expert

4 mins

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  • Everyday finance
Do I pay tax on my savings?

Learn about tax-efficient ways to save.

Principality savings expert

2 mins

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  • Everyday finance
Choosing a savings account

How to choose a savings style that suits you.

Principality savings expert

6 mins

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  • Everyday finance
Power of attorney explained

When you need someone to manage your money for you.

Principality savings expert

6 mins

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  • Everyday finance
What is my personal savings allowance?

Personal allowance and the interest your savings earn.

Principality savings expert

6 mins

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  • Everyday finance
Inheritance tax explained

Plan for the future; find out how inheritance tax works.

Principality savings expert

5 mins