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Maximise your allowances and tax breaks to protect your savings
23rd November 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

The sound of silence on savings in the Budget this week was deafening, but just because Chancellor Philip Hammond did not see fit to offer savers any more goods news, that does not mean you should forget about existing allowances and tax breaks you can already use.So, we thought it was worth giving you a quick rundown of what you can already use to legitimately shelter your cash savings from the taxman.
Rates Rundown: Competition continues as new market leaders emerge
18th November 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

As providers continue to gradually reveal their plans with regard to their existing interest rates, following the base rate rise a fortnight ago, new accounts coming into the market have been fewer in number this week.
Helping you manage your savings
17th November 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

According to figures from the Money Advice Service, six out of ten people do not seek help when they experience a life event that could impact their finances.
Ask Anna: What is meant by "This is a portfolio ISA"
17th November 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

The description ‘portfolio ISA’ appears in your table of Best Buy Variable ISAs when discussing the Charter Savings Bank's account
2018 Savings Champion Awards Finalists Announced
17th November 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Now in its fifth year, our awards acknowledge excellence in a wide range of savings categories, recognising those Banks and Building Societies that have consistently offered best buy rates, provided excellent customer service and promoted competition in the savings market over the last 12 months.
Autumn Budget Preview
17th November 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

The first Autumn Budget in 20 years will be on 22 November – the last was delivered by Ken Clarke in 1996 - and the Chancellor is likely to be relatively limited in what he can offer the nation, as the shadow of Brexit and a big divorce bill looms large.