Important information - Active Savings helps you make your own decisions and is not personal advice. Fixed term products generally only allow access to funds at maturity. Inflation reduces the future spending power of money.
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Interest rates hold steady at 5.25% – what it means for savings, mortgages, and annuities
The Bank of England have held rates at 5.25% for the fourth consecutive time. We look at what that means for investors.
01 Feb 2024 6m read
NS&I cuts Premium Bond prize fund rate – what you need to know
The NS&I has cut the Premium Bond prize rate, find out what you need to know.
19 Jan 2024 4m read
Some Do’s and Don’ts of consolidating your finances
With up to £1.7bn of unclaimed assets out there waiting to be claimed, there are some careful decisions to make about if and how you should consolidate.
20 Dec 2023 6m read
Interest rates hold firm for now – what it means for your savings, mortgages, and annuities
Two years on from the UK's first rate rise, we look at what's next for interest rates and what it will mean for the economy, annuities, your savings and mortgages.
14 Dec 2023 6m read
NS&I pulls top 6.2% fixed-rate deal – where to look now?
NS&I pulled their top paying one-year fixed rate recently and some other banks are following suit. Here’s what could be next, and how you can make more of your savings.
20 Oct 2023 3m read
Fixed-rate savings maturing soon? – what you need to know
A wave of cash is heading for the savings market as many fixed-rate terms come to an end. If we don’t make the most of it, we could lose over a billion pounds in interest.
02 Oct 2023 4m read
Current accounts are costing us billions – get more from your savings
Keeping too much money in current accounts is costing us dearly. Here’s how to get more from your savings, while keeping them accessible.
18 Sep 2023 4m read
Big banks slow to pass on rate rises – how to get a better savings rate today
Are high street banks taking too long to pass on rate rises? Want to get more interest on your cash? We look at an easy way to get competitive rates.
15 Aug 2023 2m read
Fixed term bonds hit new highs – is now the time to fix?
Top fixed rates have crept over 5% as UK inflation has shaken up the savings market. We look at what could be next for fixed-term rates and how to tailor your cash to work harder for you.
26 May 2023 3m read
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