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Savings Rate Rundown - This week it's a game of two halves
24th July 2015
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

This week providers have been taking with one hand and giving with the other. The positive news for savers keeps coming as yet more best buy accounts hit the market and the Savings Champion Index saw its largest weekly increase since April 2013. However, this news has been tempered by the continuing slashing of rates, affecting existing account holders.
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney signals rate rise
24th July 2015
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

The Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney gave his biggest indication yet that a rise in the base rate is coming soon, maybe as early as the turn of the year.
Case Study: An extra £9k in interest plus FSCS protection
24th July 2015
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

Read how we made one client an extra £9,000 in interest with Financial Services Compensation Scheme protection. With rates changing frequently and impending changes to FSCS protection, more people have enquired about our cash management service to see if it is suitable for them.
How the savings market looks this week
16th July 2015
Author: Anna Bowes

Category: Savings News

The last few weeks have seen some positive signs, possibly pointing towards the start of a better period for savers. Last week it was the launch of the highest 1 year fixed rate bond in nearly two years, this week we have seen the highest paying best buy notice account launched since June 2013.
Protect your children's inheritance from the taxman
14th July 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).
Protecting your children's inheritance from the taxman
14th July 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).