Putting a little money away regularly is the best way of saving up for expensive things, like a holiday, furniture, or a special family occasion.

There are two ways to save – short term and long term. Savings accounts are for times when you may need to get at your money quickly. They’re different from investments, which are really for the longer term.

This section of the site will tell you about the different types of savings products, how they work, and where you can go to compare savings accounts. Alternatively you can get a free copy of our Saving and investing booklet. You can download or order it online – see Free printed guides.

See Jargon made clear for an explanation of some key words and phrases you may come across.