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Ask Anna…What is a fixed rate bond? Is there a risk involved with them?
30th November 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Ask Anna…What is a fixed rate bond? Is there a risk involved with them?
Now you see it, now you don’t
30th November 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

A number of these best buy accounts are being withdrawn after just a matter of days – presumably because the providers are being overwhelmed with demand.
Introducing OakNorth Bank to the ISA market
30th November 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

We are often asked for more information on various savings providers that are less well-known or new to the savings market. In this regular series of articles, we aim to turn the spotlight on these providers to give you more information about their background and history and why they are of particular interest in today’s savings market. The provider chosen this time is OakNorth Bank, as they entered the cash ISA market for the first time last week. We hope that you find this information useful and as always, if you have any feedback or suggestions as to who should appear in a future article, please let us know.
NS&I - 65+ Guaranteed Growth Bonds matures - what next?
23rd November 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Unfortunately, there was no exciting offer from National Savings & Investments in the Autumn Budget yesterday, which will be a big disappointment to many, especially those with a three year 65+ Guaranteed Growth Fund coming to an end in the New Year.
Ask Anna – How do I make sure I am paying the right amount of tax on my savings interest?
23rd November 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Ask Anna – How do I make sure I am paying the right amount of tax on my savings interest?
Rates rundown: A quiet week as providers pause for the Budget
23rd November 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

There has been little in the way of changes this week in the savings market, as providers seemed to pause activity in anticipation of yesterday’s Budget.