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Merger talks between CYBG and Virgin Money
10th May 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

News out this week was surrounding a takeover offer for Virgin Money, from the owner of Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank – CYBG.
'Should I cash in my NS&I Index Linked Certificates?'
09th May 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

I have some NS&I Index Linked Certificates that are maturing soon. Should I cash them in or roll them over?
Press Review: Savings Roundup (8 May 2018)
08th May 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Last week Argentina raised interest rates for the third time in eight days - this time to 40% - in a desperate attempt to stabilise the Peso collapse and reverse soaring inflation
'Where do I invest £45,000?'
04th May 2018
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

My husband and I will shortly have about £45,000 to invest. We know that we can top up our ISA - we`re getting 1.4% with Coventry but have you any other suggestions please?
Non online-only accounts fight back – offering savers more traditional choices
04th May 2018
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

Seven out of ten of the top easy access accounts can be opened and/or operated online only, so savers who would prefer a more traditional way to access a savings account may be losing out – especially if they think their only option is to stick with their high street bank.
Rates Rundown: A long weekend, the sun is (currently!) shining and plenty of best buys this week - things are looking up!
04th May 2018
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

Following a spell of wet weather, it’s good to see that, at the time of writing, things are looking up for the bank holiday weekend and there were plenty of new best buys this week for those looking to spend some of that extra time reviewing their savings.