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Best savings rates

Update: Thu, 02/09/2010 - 15:46

Whether it's for a rainy day or for a one-off big purchase, it's crucial to make your savings work hard for you. Esther Armstrong reveals the best savings accounts on the market.
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Cut the cost of going back to school

Update: Tue, 24/08/2010 - 10:43

Whether your youngest needs kitting out for primary school or your unruly teen is blowing a fortune on lunch at the local comprehensive, we uncover how to cut the cost of returning through those gates this September...
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State Bank of India unveils flexible five-year bond

Update: Wed, 18/08/2010 - 10:34

A competitive five-year stepped rate bond has been launched in the UK by India’s largest bank, paying an average of 4.5%. Ruth Emery reports.
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How much do you really need for a rainy day?

Update: Thu, 12/08/2010 - 17:22

Given today's economic climate, having some money for emergency situations stashed in a rainy day fund, is a good idea. Nathalie Bonney asks how much...
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Beware the structured product scam

Update: Thu, 12/08/2010 - 16:35

When it comes to finding a home for your money, you shouldn't rely on the promises of one bank or building society. One of our experts advises a reader who is contemplating pouring his cash into a structured product...
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How to find the best home for your savings

Update: Tue, 10/08/2010 - 10:16

With many banks and building societies not informing savers of changes to interest rates, it's important to keep an eye on your account and hunt out better deals when necessary, says Nathalie Bonney.
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Coventry launches 3.7% two-year bond

Update: Tue, 10/08/2010 - 10:19

Coventry Building Society has launched a fixed-rate bond that pays 3.7% before tax, which runs until 31 August 2012 on £1 or more. Sylvia Morris reports.
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NS&I axes savings certificates

Update: Tue, 10/08/2010 - 10:32

In a huge blow to savers, National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has withdrawn its tax-free savings certificates and cut the rate it pays to more than a quarter of a million pensioners on its income bonds.
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