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Amidst stock market volatility, cash remains king for security
25th August 2015
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Volatility in the stock markets may have many looking to cash for the security and peace of mind that only cash-based savings accounts offer. Yes interest rates are low but with some work and balancing your portfolio between a mix of high interest paying current accounts and fixed rates bonds, 3% or more can easily be achieved.
Interest rates set to rise in 2016
14th August 2015
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Last weeks ‘Super Thursday’, as was dubbed by the media, included three key events in one day; the MPC decision on interest rates, the minutes from that meeting and the quarterly inflation report. All signs now point to a rate rise in 2016 with markets predicting the first move in over six years to be in the spring.
Savings Rate Rundown - rates are on the rise
14th August 2015
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

This week has seen more competition in the market and inturn pushing rates up further. Competitive fixed rate bonds and ISAs seem to be where most of the comeptition and best rates are at the moment however, there are some interesting easy access accounts that mean average best buy rates are now at the highest level since Janaury 2014.
How the wealthy are opting out of inheritance Tax
14th August 2015
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Having worked hard all your life for your family, saving for their future and paying your taxes, it is not surprising that most people would rather not needlessly pay Inheritance Tax (IHT).
Top savings tricks to get up to 7% interest
14th August 2015
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Whatever your savings balance, here's our top tips to getting the best returns.
Provider Focus - RCI Bank UK
14th August 2015
Author: Dan Darragh

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.The provider chosen this time is RCI Bank, following a number of requests from our clients and the fact that the provider has recently released some competitively priced savings accounts.