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Santander launches market-leading 8% regular savings account
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (648+ words) Santander is offering new and existing customers a regular savings account paying an 8% interest rate " but how does the account compare to others on the market? Santander has launched a market-leading regular savings account which pays an interest rate of…...
Premium Bonds saver wins "1 million months after buying bond " did you win?
3+ week, 1+ day ago (528+ words) The jackpot winners from NS&I's June Premium Bonds draw have been announced, with two savers being made millionaires and many more grabbing smaller prizes. Did you win this month? Two savers have woken up millionaires after NS&I confirmed…...
How a financial plan could leave you up to "194, 000 better off
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (943+ words) Brits report being poorer over the past year, according to average estimates, but having a financial plan can boost your wealth whatever your income. More than twice as many people say their financial situation is worse now than it was…...
Millions of parents are missing out on up to "720 a year in extra pension cash " are you affected?
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (1195+ words) Try 6 weeks free A mum who narrowly missed out on the pension boost said she "never knew the government rule existed" and wants other parents to use it Four times a week Look After My Bills Parents who take time…...
I thought pensions were dull. Now I have a "1 million pot
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (1246+ words) Try 6 weeks free Women are less likely to actively plan for their retirement (though men aren't that engaged either), new research shows. Money Week spoke to two savers at different ends of the financial and age spectrum about their money…...
Nationwide launches two new savings accounts and boosts rates on four ISAs " are they worth it?
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (947+ words) Try 6 weeks free Nationwide Building Society has updated its savings range but how competitive are the interest rates? Four times a week Look After My Bills Nationwide has launched two new savings products and boosted rates on four of its…...
How Virgin Flying Club works as tens of thousands to get bonus points from this month
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (1543+ words) Tens of thousands of Virgin Atlantic flyers could get a points boost from 2026 as the airline's new loyalty reward scheme comes into play. Are you eligible? Flying Club is Virgin Atlantic's loyalty rewards programme, letting you earn points when purchasing…...
More than five million taxpayers overpay with wrong tax codes " how to check yours is right
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (817+ words) HMRC overcharged taxpayers "3. 5 billion in income tax the latest data shows, with tax coding errors largely to blame. Accountants say it is "essential" people check their tax codes to avoid being hit with higher bills. Taxpayers are being urged to…...
Money Week news quiz: Can you get smart meter compensation?
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (337+ words) Smart meter compensation rules, Premium Bonds winners, and the Bank of England's latest base rate decision all made the news this week. How closely were you following it? New smart meter rules have come into effect, which mean consumers with…...
Redundancy on the rise " how to manage a sudden drop in income
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (1399+ words) Unemployment and redundancies are higher than a year ago, new figures show. We look at how to protect your finances if you face a sudden loss of income. Managing the fallout from a loss of income is a real problem…...