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Trick or Treat
25th October 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Banks and building societies have become increasingly sophisticated over the years, introducing a range of ploys that make their accounts appear more competitive and elevate them to the top of the Best Buy Tables. We look at some of the potential ‘tricks’ to look out for.
10 Top Tips for Savers with over £100,000
19th October 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

The savings market is constantly changing, so how can you make sure you always have the best savings rates, while ensuring your capital is protected?
Inflation jumps back to 3%
19th October 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Inflation in the UK rose to the highest level for half a decade, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed earlier this week, making it more important than ever to find the best savings accounts for your cash.
Rates Rundown: New Virgin accounts dominate cash ISA market
19th October 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

This week, Virgin launch a number of new accounts to dominate the cash ISA best buys.Unusually for thi
Give your business savings a boost
19th October 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Traditionally, banks and building societies have treated business cash poorly – offering far inferior rates than those paid to private individuals.
NS&I scraps its Children’s Bonds
13th October 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has recently withdrawn its Children’s Bonds from sale, offering instead just its Junior ISA – a new product which was added to the NS&I stable in August this year. While some may be disappointed with this news, there are alternatives that can be found elsewhere.