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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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The top children’s savings accounts offering up to 5% interest
Relax this Mother’s Day knowing you’ve found the best way to save for your child’s future.
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How you can get hold of First Direct’s 7% regular savings account
Regular saving accounts are offering some of the highest rates on the market to encourage more people to save - this is what you need to do to get them
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Top rates on easy access savings accounts rise above 3%
A vast improvement from last year sees providers compete to offer customers far better paying interest rates at last.
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Help to Buy: The government has paid £824m in bonuses since launch
The Help to Buy ISA was first introduced in December 2015 as a way to help people who were saving for their first home, and since its launch 531,507 property completions have been supported by the scheme.
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Bank of England Base Rate 2024 | money.co.uk
The Bank of England base rate influences interest rates in the UK, which can impact mortgage and savings rates. When the BoE increases or decreases the bank rate, interest rates usually follow. The current base rate is 5.25%.
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Travel money: the basics you need to know
Spending abroad is simple when you understand which currency to use and how to exchange your money. This guide gives you the basics to get started.
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How much airport parking costs and how to find the best and cheapest options
Finding airport parking can be stressful and expensive, so it’s important to understand all the options available to you. Here’s how to find the best and cheapest solution for your needs.
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How to save petrol while driving
With petrol and diesel prices hitting all time highs in the UK, we’ve tracked down some of the people who are managing to almost double the distance they can drive on a full tank to share their secrets.
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Top 10 Warren Buffett Quotes on Investments
When it comes to investing, we could take a little inspiration from stock market legend, Warren Buffet. We've rounded up Warren Buffett's top 10 quotes to help you share some of that wealth of knowledge.
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What are your holiday cancellation rights?
If you need to cancel your holiday it is important to know where you stand before you speak to your travel agent or insurer. Here are your rights for cancelling your trip.
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At money.co.uk we don't just report the news, we also carry out our own research and investigations to help make better sense of personal finance. Here are our latest reports:
Why cash ISAs are small but perfectly formed
New data from HMRC reveals that cash ISAs attracted 1.2m more savers in 2019-20, as an increasing number of people ignored low rates to put money away. Money.co.uk highlight the rewarding benefits of cash ISAs.
Read MoreFree ‘Breathing Space’ Scheme Launches Today, But Concern People Could Still Miss Out
Press release | Money.co.uk comments on the new breathing space scheme, which has the potential to help out thousands of people in debt
Read MoreHOW TO PREVENT HOLIDAY HOME HELL Is investing in property abroad really the answer?
The personal finance experts at money.co.uk comment on if a holiday home investment is worth it, after a number of high profile individuals are reportedly set to lose millions on investments.
Read MoreISA Season : Now may be the time to invest but are Investment ISAs for you?
As the tax year begins, many will consider putting money into an investment ISA. Money.co.uk comment on if opening one is worth the investment.
Read MoreNational Price Hike Day 2021
Press release | Millions of people have found themselves to be hundreds of pounds poorer thanks to price hike inflations. Money.co.uk have laid bare figures.
Read MoreDebt Awareness Week: Average Brit brought £9,246 debt into 2021
Press release | Money.co.uk has analysed the extent of debt that Brits' have built up in the last year and uncovered how Covid-19 has impacted this.
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