Rachael Lynch

Aim to maximise your cash savings

It might shock you to know that 28% of people hold their cash in interest-free savings accounts⁽¹⁾, receiving no return on their hard-earned money. Because under current rules a basic rate taxpayer can earn up to £1,000 in interest from their savings without paying tax, these people could be missing out on a significant financial boost that they could be enjoying.

This is even more relevant when you consider that the average person typically holds up to 25% of their available money on cash deposit⁽²⁾. So, by reviewing your cash and tackling any ‘lazy money’, you’ll be making a great start at getting your finances in shape and achieving longer-term financial security.

If your money isn’t working as hard as it could, I can help. By making it easy to access potentially better interest rates, I can help you to aim to maximise your cash savings – giving you more money to spend on the things you enjoy or helping you grow your money towards a longer-term goal.

¹ Building Societies Association Sept 2024
² The Lang Cat: Cash as an asset class survey June 2024

Cash on deposit advice is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Many people think that finance is all about numbers. How much a client has, how much they want to invest, what the rate of return is that they're seeing on those investments… But my clients and I don't just talk about numbers. We talk about life goals. About aspirations. About their joy when life is going their way, or their concern when things are going wrong.

My clients talk to me about their families, their hopes for the future, the car they want to buy, the holidays they dream of going on. And then, together, we formulate a financial plan to give them the best possible chance of making those dreams a reality. As a Financial Planning Consultant, I deliver so much more than calculations and a spreadsheet. I build financial strategies to support clients' life goals, to protect their assets through the bad times, and to build wealth through the good.

I’ll also guide clients through estate planning and show them how they can pass on everything they’ve worked for in the most tax efficient way possible. Of course, if they simply want to consolidate their pensions or invest their money in products such as stocks and shares ISAs with a truly superb FTSE250 company, I can do that too. It really is up to them – and to you. Because when it comes to financial planning, it’s never a case of one size fits all. It’s about creating a bespoke strategy in line with each individual’s goals, hopes and dreams. Let’s start the journey and talk about yours.