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Simple Savings? – I don’t think so!
27th April 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

It’s a minefield out there.As all financial decisions start with cash, it should be easy to pick the best savings accounts for your needs, whether that’s a place to hold funds while you decide what to do next or a longer-term home in a low risk environment.However, more and more, our best buy tables are being filled with accounts that pay the best rates, but with terms and conditions that you need to be aware of before you take the plunge...
NS&I give with one hand and take with another
27th April 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Following the launch of its long awaited market leading 3 year fixed rate Investment Guaranteed Growth Bond earlier this month, next month National Savings & Investments (NS&I) will be reducing the interest rates on a selection of its variable rate savings accounts, including a reduction to the prize fund rate on its popular Premium Bonds.
How could the election affect savers?
27th April 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

So, we have an election looming – a snap one at that, which took everyone by surprise because Theresa May had consistently said she did not intend to call an election until 2020.
Rates Rundown 13 April 2017
13th April 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Unsurprisingly with the start of the new tax year we have seen many new accounts launched in the cash ISA market, with a number of accounts being revamped with higher interest rates and added flexibility...
Long awaited NS&I bond is finally here
13th April 2017
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

It's finally here. After months of waiting, the new National Savings & Investments (NS&I) Investment Guaranteed Growth Bond is on sale now.
Provider Focus – Ford Money
13th April 2017
Author: Dan Darragh

Category: Savings News

The provider chosen this time is a brand-new entrant to the UK savings market, Ford Money, who entered the UK savings market just this week. As the newest addition to the market, this is an ideal time to give you some background information on the provider and a good opportunity to get your feedback from any initial dealings you have with them...