Savings and financial advise

[indie_chick5]

I'm lucky enough to soon have some money that I want to save but I don't know of the best way to do it - I'm a novice in this area. I will want to save a few thousand pounds of an inheritance plus add to this with a small sum from my wages each month. I think a cash ISA would be a good place to start and wouldn't mind using an online bank but I don't really know where to start! If anyone has any helpful information I'd be really grateful. Thanks.

[factor-fiction]

ISAs are good if you area taxpayer.
This site is a good place to start: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/
If you have a lump sum remember the most you can pay into a cash ISA in any tax year is £5000