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Savings Guides
Get to grips with your finances with Money MOT from YBS
Start your saving journey
Maybe you need to put money aside for a rainy day or an emergency. Or perhaps you want to save for something to look forward to.
Learn how to get started with saving with guidance from YBS.
Budget calculator
Use our tool to work out your living expenses and make a budget.
How to start saving money
Not saved before? Find out how to get started with saving.
How much of my salary should I save?
Getting into the savings habit
Learn how to make saving part of your monthly routine.
ISAs explained
Learn more about ISAs, including allowances and how to transfer one.
Summer savings
Take control of your finances with savings tips and give your money a sunnier outlook.
Money saving challenges
Make saving more interesting with a simple savings challenge.
How to save for a holiday
Take a trip on a budget with our guide to saving for a holiday.
How to save money at home
Try tips that may help you save cash, from meal prepping to energy efficiency.
Types of savings accounts
Get started by learning how our main types of savings account work.
What is a regular savings account?
Learn about regular savings accounts and how they work.
What is a Fixed Rate Bond?
What is a bond anyway? Learn how this type of savings accounts works.
Easy and instant access accounts
About easy access and instant access accounts, and the difference between them.
Want some help?
If you’d like help with your application, or you can’t decide which savings account is best for you, please give us a call. We’re always happy to help.
You’re well protected
Our savings accounts are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme – the UK’s deposit guarantee scheme. This means the eligible deposits you pay into your Yorkshire Building Society savings account are protected up to a total of £85,000.