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💬 Anna's two pence worth (#15): Welcome to 2019
07th January 2019
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Anna Bowes is a regular contributor to the BBC’s Money Box, Breakfast and News programs, as well as the national press, providing expert analysis and commentary on the UK savings market.
What is the new Income Lifetime Mortgage and how does it differ from a Lifetime Mortgage?
04th January 2019
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

It is no surprise that with a backdrop of historically low-interest rates, and economic uncertainty, that more and more people are turning to their homes for a timely boost.
The five best short term fixed rate bond providers
04th January 2019
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

See our list of the top 5 Best Short Term Fixed Rate Bond Providers from our 2019 awards, along with some of the best rates they are currently offering.
At last - pension cold calling banned!
04th January 2019
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Deciding how to access the money in your pension funds in retirement can be bewildering, as the introduction of pension freedoms has meant that there are a multitude of options available.
Rates Rundown: New Year round-up…
04th January 2019
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

Activity this week has been slow, with many returning to work after an extended Christmas break and getting back into the swing of things.
Investor compensation limits to increase
22nd December 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) provides important protection to consumers, paying compensation when regulated providers of financial services products have gone out of business and consumers have suffered financial harm.