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Are Lifetime Isas still worth it?
Analysis Despite house prices surging over the past few years, the property price cap for first-time buyers using a Lifetime Isa remains at £450,000. Is it worth bothering with the savings scheme anymore?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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NS&I launches table-topping one year fixed rate bond
The Treasury backed savings provider is boosting the rate on its one-year fixed bonds to the highest level since they were launched in 2008.
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Lloyds, Santander and HSBC hike savings rates
Banks and building societies have been raising their savings rates as the base rate continues to rise. Our round-up of all the savings rates hikes.
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Isas vs savings accounts: what’s the best home for your cash savings?
Analysis Rising interest rates on savings accounts mean more savers may be subject to tax on the interest earned. Does that mean an Isa is a better option?
By John Fitzsimons Last updated
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NS&I boosts interest rate on Green Savings Bonds to 5.7%
The boost is a significant hike from when the product first launched in October 2021.
By Pedro Gonçalves Published
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Santander Edge Saver: New market-leading easy-access account comes with some hurdles
Savings Savers with the Santander Edge Saver can beat inflation, but there are certain hurdles you need to clear.
By John Fitzsimons Published
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Are cash ISAs worth it? Not if you want to beat inflation
High interest rates are undermining the potential of many savings products, but are cash ISAs worth it or can your money be put to work elsewhere?
By Tom Higgins Published
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Paragon raises rate on one-year fixed cash ISA to 5.75%
Paragon Bank ups its one-year fixed cash ISA rate to 5.75% - is it enough to top the table?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Lessons from the £11m pension saver ‒ how to build a better pension
As an FOI reveals the UK’s most successful pension saver has built an £11m pot for their retirement, we outline the tactics you need to follow to build your own retirement warchest.
By John Fitzsimons Published