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Are savings accounts keeping up with the Bank of England鈥檚 base rate?
With rumours that the base rate will rise again in May, some savings accounts are failing to meet its constant increases.
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How to organise your savings with a financial spring clean
It鈥檚 not just your home that might need a declutter, now is the time to dust off your savings and get things in order
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The ISAs you need to know about ahead of the new tax year
Your annual ISA allowance runs out on April 6, so if you鈥檙e planning to use more of yours before it disappears, here鈥檚 what you need to know
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Why the Bank of England keeps raising rates
We thought this might be the one, the first time since 2021, that the Bank of England didn鈥檛 raise interest rates. It wasn鈥檛.
And when will it stop
What is a savings tracker account and how does it work?
As the base rate rose for the tenth consecutive time last month, we look at whether a savings tracker account is a smart move.
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The rise of notice savings accounts and how they can help you earn more
Interest rates on notice savings accounts are now nearly four times higher than last year
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ISA or Savings Account: Which option is best for you?
You could be forgiven for thinking there鈥檚 no real difference between a cash ISA and a standard savings account. But even if they look and work in a similar way, ISAs have qualities that set them apart, as we explain here.
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How to transfer a child trust fund to a junior ISA
If you want your child鈥檚 money to work hard for them you should consider transferring their child trust fund to a junior ISA. We explain why and how to proceed.
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What are Premium Bonds prizes?
Premium bonds are a popular way to save, but unlike other methods of saving, they don鈥檛 pay any interest on the money you deposit.
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Bonds or Savings account?
When you are starting to save, you have several choices about where to put your money. You can save into a traditional savings account or choose a savings bond. We explain the pros and cons of both traditional savings accounts and bonds.
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Why is my credit score going down?
There are lots of things that can cause a credit score to drop. Here we explain the most common reasons and how to rectify them.
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How long does a default stay on your credit report
If you miss repayments on a credit card or loan, you could end up with a default. This marker goes on your credit file and impacts your score. Here鈥檚 everything you need to know.
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