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What is a fixed rate bond? Is there a risk involved with them?
15th February 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Ask Anna

Question: What is a fixed rate bond? Is there a risk involved with them?
If you save now is interest still deducted or is the first £1,000 interest tax free?
02nd October 2015
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Ask Anna

 Question: If you save now is interest still deducted or is the first £1,000 interest tax free?
Are Fixed Rate Bonds Worth It?
28th November 2014
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Ask Anna

Question: I have a fixed rate bond maturing soon and I am looking for somewhere to put the funds. In the past I have just taken out another fixed rate bond, but I am concerned that by doing this I will miss out on any increases in the Bank of England Base Rate. Are fixed rate bonds still worth considering at the moment?
Are my savings safe?
07th November 2014
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Ask Anna

Question: "I have recently inherited £100,000, which is sitting in my Lloyds current account until I decide where the best place is to put it. I constantly hear worrying stories about banks in the news and I am concerned how much of my savings are protected or would be at risk if something happened to my bank, could you give me any advice?"
Where should I put my rainy day fund of £10,000?
29th October 2014
Author: Anna Bowes

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Question: “We have built up a rainy day fund of £10,000 and we were looking to put it somewhere where we can get as much interest as possible. We need to access the money in an emergency, so do not want to tie the money up and we are wary of risking the capital by investing in stocks and shares.”