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Take the next step

If you're thinking about investing for the first time, we break down the basics through useful videos and guides.

We've been helping people look after their money for 190 years. And we know that sometimes it can feel safer to keep your money where you've always saved it.

But have you thought about investing it?

If you have a workplace or personal pension, you're already an investor. You might not have thought about your pension for a while though, or had a look at the funds you're invested in. You might think that investing in an ISA means locking away your money for a long time, or that you need a lot to get started.

We've teamed up with the Investment Association to help people feel more comfortable about investing. So if you think that it might be right for you, our videos and guides will help you take the next step.

Explore the basics with our ISA articles

Investing for beginners

If you’re new to investing, our guide aims to explain the jargon, help you decide whether a stocks and shares ISA is the right investment for you, and set you on the road to successful investing.

Cash vs stocks and shares ISA – what's the difference?

Cash ISA or Stocks and Shares ISA? Which ISA is best for you, and can you have both? Find out more with our guide.

Should I put my money into an ISA or pension?

Not sure whether to invest your money into an ISA or pension? We look at how your money can work for you as you save towards your financial future.

Stocks and Shares ISA guides

Our stocks and shares ISA guides host a range of articles regarding investments.

Hear from the experts in our ISA videos

Listen to our podcast

Iona Bain and guests will help you make smart money choices and get to grips with your finances for the longer term. Available on your favourite podcast player.

Follow us on social media

Watch more short videos for useful tips and ideas for making the most of your money.

Ready to take out an ISA?

Start saving into one of our stocks and shares ISAs today

You can start your tax-efficient investing with just £20 a month or a £100 lump sum.

Two investment options designed to suit your needs
A team of experts actively managing your funds
Our online account and app make managing your investments easy

The value of your investment will go up and down. It isn’t guaranteed, so you may get back less than you put in.

How investing can help you save for your retirement

Have a workplace pension with us?

Nearly 1 in 4* people have a workplace pension with us. That might include you. You can manage your pension savings through your online account or download our app. Make sure your beneficiary details are up to date, see how much your pension is worth and manage your investment funds, all in one place.

*Latest figures from December 2024.

Invest in your future with our personal pension

Top up your pension savings with a personal pension:

Open one with at least £100 or transfer one or more of your pension pots
Choose from a default investment option or five diversified funds based on your risk appetite
Receive up to 25% tax relief on contributions you make from the Government, which we’ll claim on your behalf and add to your pension

Have any questions?

Contact us

If you have any questions about your ISA, workplace or personal pension, we're here to help.

We're open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
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Investment Association

Learn how the Investment Association are helping millions of people grow their investments and achieve their life goals.

Investment Advice

If you're looking for savings and investment advice, we offer independent, whole-of-market advice that will give you clear, tailored recommendations. We also provide ongoing support, helping you stay on the right financial path as life and markets change.