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Happy 5th Birthday Junior ISA! Are they a good option for a child's savings?
10th November 2016
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Last week marked the 5th anniversary of the launch of the Junior ISA and in that time, they have become a popular way for parents and grandparents to put money aside for children. But are they a good option for those looking to save for their child’s future and how have they fared in today’s rate cutting environment?
This week's Rates Rundown
10th November 2016
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Looking back at changes in the savings market over the last few weeks, many banks and building societies still seem to still be trying to escape from the best buy tables rather than enter them, which is obviously not great news for those who are looking to get the most out of their savings.
New Rates Rundown
14th October 2016
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Positive moves, particularly in the previously hotly contested fixed rate bond market are few and far between and on the whole it appears that providers are trying to escape the best buys as opposed to contest them. However, we have seen a small group of providers either bucking the trend by improving the rates on offer or launching new competitive accounts, giving some hope for the future.
Get 3% pa or £1,020 interest on £34,000 - fully protected!
14th October 2016
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

You may be wise to act now to better returns as pressure is likely to increase further on savings rates, as a result of the Term Funding Scheme, which started last month.
Help is on its way?
14th October 2016
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

In her recent keynote speech at the Conservative Party Conference Theresa May gave us a sign that help may be on its way in the Autumn Statement next month.
Don’t just roll over your maturing fixed rate bond
22nd September 2016
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

With all the doom and gloom surrounding savings rates at the moment, you might be forgiven for having lost interest (excuse the pun) in checking that you are earning the best rates possible. And whilst it’s true that if you have a bond maturing, even from just 12 months ago, you are likely to see a significant drop in the amount of interest you can earn going forward...