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Savings

Rate Movers 

Three financial experts explain what consumers should do when the Bank of England moves interest rates. Lower rates are good news for mortgage holders but not savers. On the other hand, higher rates are bad for mortgage holders and good for savers.

Saving Safety

How safe are savings and what kind of protection do savers have in the event of a UK regulated bank or building society going bust?

For Children

What are the best ways to put money aside for children?

Bank of Building Society?

What are the pros and cons of putting your money here?

National Savings

National Savings and Investments is a provider which offers a range of savings accounts and bonds that raise money for the government and pay the investor interest in return. Some offer tax-free interest, others are taxable.

Child Trust Funds

The government gives all newborn children a minimum £250 in a Child Trust Fund, hoping this will encourage saving.

Risk Free Investment

How to invest your money with little or no financial risk.

Investing in Gold

As far as buying a stake in gold is concerned you have two options: either purchase gold, or a stake in an investment which should move in line with the price of gold. If you want to own gold - be able to touch it, generally the cheapest route is to buy it in bar or coin form.

Financial Advisors

In the wake of a number of mis-selling scandals, an expert explains how you can you tell if your financial adviser has the right qualifications to meet your needs.