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The Autumn Statement - what it means for you
27th November 2015
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

On 25 November 2015 the Chancellor delivered the Autumn Statement, along with the Government's first Spending Review since 2010.Below is a summary of the key announcements which we hope you will find it useful and informative.
Good Advice After Bad
17th November 2015
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Last week it was announced that some of the England rugby team took some seriously bad advice from none other than the team kit man, which got us thinking about financial advice and most importantly, those who are qualified to give it.
Savings Rate Rundown - all of the best buys from the last few weeks
14th November 2015
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Whilst there has been a marked reduction in the number of new best buy accounts being launched in the last few weeks, selected providers are still keeping competition going and pushing rates in the right direction for savers.
Help to Buy ISAs - The wait is nearly over.....
14th November 2015
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

The beginning of December will see the launch of the new Help to Buy ISA scheme, announced earlier in the year. The scheme is designed to help first time buyers get on the property ladder, recognising that they often struggle to save for a deposit.....
A view from Concierge - Back to School for Savings Champion
14th November 2015
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Savings Champion is probably best known for helping individuals with their savings and it surprises some when they learn that we also help businesses, charities, trusts and schools. We find helping the latter three particularly rewarding, so we thought you may find it interesting how we have recently helped a local academy school.
Happy Birthday Junior ISA
14th November 2015
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

It’s been four years since the launch of the Junior ISA (JISA), the tax-efficient children’s savings plan which replaced the Child Trust Fund. And with Christmas approaching, some parents and grandparents may be considering making a cash gift to their children or grandchildren.