Savings

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We all need a rainy day fund for those emergency costs or if we lose a job. Finding the best account ensures you earn the best rate and can still access your cash when you need it most.

Recent articles (3)

Are your savings at risk?

(18 May 12)

Good news for British savers in troubled Spanish bank Santander. Tim Bennett rounds up this week’s personal finance news.

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Hold cash: returns are better than you think

(14 May 12)

Holding cash isn't nearly as destructive to your wealth as you've been led to believe, says Merryn Somerset Webb.

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A boutique bond for income-seekers

(04 May 12)

Deposit rates might be creeping up, but it's still tough to find a decent return. But for savers seeking income, this new four-year bond paying 7.5% looks very promising, says Merryn Somerset Webb.

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