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Over-50s savings accounts - what’s on offer and are they any good?
As Saga gets ready to launch an over-50 savings product with NatWest later this year, we look at what accounts for older savers are already on the market
By Ruth Emery Published
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NS&I raises interest rates on two savings accounts – how do they compare?
Savers will welcome a rise to NS&I’s fixed-term offerings after an interest cut on longer-dated bonds in early July. How do the increased rates compare to the rest of the market?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Always late to the ISA party? It may have cost you £123k over the past 20 years
Delaying investing in stocks and shares ISAs until the end of the tax year has been a surefire way to lose money over the last two decades, according to new analysis
By Laura Miller Last updated
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'Reeves should cut cash ISA limit and revive Brit ISA,' says Merryn Somerset Webb
Opinion Cash ISAs are mostly pointless and always expensive, says Merryn Somerset Webb
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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Beware the savings tax trap: millions of savers face paying tax on their interest
More than two million people face paying tax on their cash savings, up from about 650,000 three years ago. We outline clever ways to shelter your cash from the taxman
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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The investing fear: why cash ISA reforms are necessary
Reeves indicates cash ISA reforms are still on the horizon in her Mansion House speech as she makes the case for more savers to invest. Could cash ISA reforms make it easier for savers to switch?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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1,000 children hold over £100,000 in a junior ISA – how to grow tax-free nest egg for your child
Junior ISAs can be a tax-efficient way to grow a nest egg for your child. We explain how they work
By Daniel Hilton Published
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What is the Mansion House speech – and why does it matter to you?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her next Mansion House speech this evening (15 July). We look at what could be announced and how it might affect your finances
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Which UK region has the most in savings? Average savings by area
The amount people have in their savings differs from region to region in the UK. From overall savings to cash ISAs, how does your nest egg compare to those living nearby?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated