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💬 Anna's two pence worth (#27): They think it's all over - well it isn't yet...
01st April 2019
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Anna has worked in the financial services industry for more than 20 years and for most of that time has been helping people to make the most of their savings.
Financial Ombudsman Service's award limit to increase from 1 April 2019
29th March 2019
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

As well as an increase to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme limit for investors (to bring it in line with cash deposits), the Financial Ombudsman Service is also inreasing its award limit from the same date.
Economic Overview from moneycorp - Brexit takes the wind out of the Pound's sails
29th March 2019
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

It’s been a difficult week for the Pound and the ongoing uncertainty over Brexit is causing volatility.
Rates Rundown: best buy activity slows as providers brace for ISA impact
29th March 2019
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

The end of the current tax year looms large for providers and savers alike, as the scramble to make the most of the 2018/19 ISA allowance reaches a crescendo.
Top 10 cash ISAs for the 2018/19 tax year – use it or lose it
28th March 2019
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Today marks exactly one week to the last day of the tax year – and therefore one week until those who have yet to use their ISA allowance lose it forever
Beware of ISA comparison websites - always use Savings Champion for cash ISAs
27th March 2019
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Some so-called ISA comparison websites have come under scrutiny for confusing savers and potentially tempting them into ISAs that pose a higher risk than they realised.