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A review of what has changed for savers over the last few years
30th March 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

As end of tax year is fast approving we thought this week we would do something a little different to illustrate just what has changed for savers over the last few years.
Rates Rundown: The story of the week - variable best buys and the highest-paying five year bond in nearly two years…
24th March 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

The biggest savings news of the week undoubtedly has been the launch of an improved five year fixed rate bond from Vanquis Bank – the highest rate we have seen in this area of the market in nearly two years.
Ask Anna: I have a lump sum which I need to get a regular income from, to help cover my monthly outgoings – can you help point me in the right direction?
23rd March 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Ask Anna: I have a lump sum which I need to get a regular income from, to help cover my monthly outgoings – can you help point me in the right direction?
Don’t waste your cash ISA allowance
23rd March 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

For those loyal savers who have stuck with their high street banks, they are missing out on valuable tax-free interest. Find out how to get more up to 12.5 times more in interest each year.
Rates Rundown: It’s been all about cash ISAs this week, with other areas of the market falling strangely quiet…
17th March 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Overall It’s been a quiet week in the savings market this week, with nearly all the action taking place in the cash ISA arena - but that is not to say that there aren’t still good deals to be had elsewhere.
ISA transfers – what you need to know
17th March 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Cash ISA rates are on the rise and could go even higher as we approach the end of the tax year, so if you are planning on moving your ISA savings to make the most of the extra interest available on the top- paying ISA accounts, there are a few things you need to be aware of. The Q&As below cover some of the main questions we are being asked by our clients.