Is it true that the UK is getting worse at saving? And, if so, what should Government do about it?
Savings account guide
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Latest savings news & commentary
16 March 2012 | Commentary
Credit unions: are they doing enough?
Consumer groups and Government strongly support credit unions. So why do they have so few members?
8 February 2012 | Commentary | 1 Comment
The fight for financial education
Do we really need classes in credit cards? Lessons in loans? An influential group of MPs and charities thinks so.
18 November 2011 | News
How the Northern Rock sale could affect Virgin Money credit cards
How will Virgin Money credit cardholders benefit from the Northern Rock purchase?
29 July 2011 | News
New junior ISAs to replace child trust funds
Junior ISAs are coming at the end of the year but are they the 'rich man's child trust fund'?
23 June 2010 | News
2010 budget: how will savings be affected?
How will Osborne's emergency budget affect your savings?
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Savings account guides
Common questions
This is the place to start when looking to compare savings accounts. Here we cover different types of savings accounts including cash ISAs and regular savings, which bank offers the best online banking security, saving with credit unions and we look at different approaches to budgeting.
Tax-free savings simplified: cash ISA guide
How much interest can an ISA make, how do transfers work and are withdrawals deadly? We take a look. Read more »
How to get a better rate on your savings
Want to earn more on a savings account? We show you how the various options work. Read more »
Save more with backwards budgeting
Spreadsheet budgets have the best of intentions but often fail, here's an alternative: backwards budgeting. Read more »
Regular savings accounts: is 8% worth it?
Putting money aside every month in return for a high interest rate sounds like a win-win, but is it really? Read more »
This section offers answers to common queries about savings accounts. Here we cover topics such as peer market investments, banking access, as well as complaints and rights issues.
21 December 2011 | FAQs
Are smartphone banking apps safe?
Official and unofficial banking apps are now available from most financial providers - but are they safe?
1 December 2011 | FAQs
Is peer-to-peer lending worth the risk?
What are the risks for users of social lending sites like Zopa, Yes-secure and RateSetter?
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Consumer rights
Market research & commentary
An in depth look into various issues surrounding consumer savings products, covering rights issues and the market in general.
5 January 2012 | FAQs
Can banks take money for debts?
Can banks take money without permission to pay off a debt using the rule of 'setting off'? We investigate.
17 November 2011 | Guides
Are my savings protected?
After Icesave, knowing how savings are protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is a must.
Here we take a look at different factors in the savings account market and present our findings.
23 April 2012 | Guides
Who's financially excluded?
Almost everyone agrees that financial exclusion should be stopped - but is it possible?
19 March 2012 | Commentary
How well are we saving?
Is it true that the UK is getting worse at saving? And, if so, what should Government do about it?
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