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Fixed rate bonds can allow you to earn interest at a set rate for a certain amount of time. Here are some of the best two year fixed-rate bonds on the market at the moment, from data supplied by moneyfacts.co.uk.

Regular savings accounts mean you have to commit to paying in a certain amount every of month – but they can also offer higher rates than most other current or savings accounts. Here are some of the best ones on the market at the moment, from data supplied by moneyfacts.co.uk.

If you’re on the hunt for a new credit card – and you’re planning on paying off your card every month – it might make sense to look for one which rewards you for using your card. Here are the best fee-free cashback cards on the market at the moment, according to data provided by

Looking to put a foot on the housing ladder soon? This week’s best buys – of five-year fixed rate mortgages – might come on handy if so. From data supplied by moneyfacts.co.uk.

If you have savings that you quite fancy putting away for a rainy day, but want to have access to at a moment’s notice, then an easy access account might be right for you. Here are some of the best east access savings accounts available now, from data supplied by moneyfacts.co.uk.

0% balance transfer credit cards can help you to save money by not charging interest on your existing balance. Here are some of the best ones on the market right now, from data supplied by moneyfacts.co.uk.

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Savers who are looking for a fixed return on their cash but who don’t want to invest over the longer term will be pleased by latest research conducted by moneyfacts.co.uk, which shows a vast improvement to rates offered on one-year fixed bonds in the last two years. Here are some of the best bonds on

Looking to get into the buy-to-let market? These five year fixed-rate mortgages might be of interest to potential investors. Data supplied by moneyfacts.co.uk.

It’s hard to find a bank account that gives you any interest at all on your earnings – but there are a few out there. Here are some of the best high interest current accounts on the market at the moment, from data supplied by moneyfacts.co.uk.

If you’re on the hunt for a mortgage, a fixed rate one will at least ensure that your repayments stay the same. Here are some of the best rates available for two-year fixed rate mortgages on the market at the moment, from data supplied by moneyfacts.co.uk.

Notice accounts tend to offer better rates of interest, but you do have to notify your bank or building society before you take out your money. So, if you don’t need immediate access to your funds, they can be a good option for savers. Here are the best ones on the market at the moment,

ISAs have fallen from grace in recent years, and are now being ignored by many savers. ‘One of the biggest influences on the ISA market has been the disrupting force of the PSA since its inception in 2016. Savers have also faced the blight of Government lending initiatives, which decimated the savings market and forced

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Buy-to-let property is still a popular investment choice for those who have the money to put down the deposit. Here are the best 5-year fixed rate mortgages available at the moment, according to data supplied by moneyfacts.co.uk.

If you’re on the hunt for a mortgage, a fixed rate one will at least ensure that your repayments stay the same. Here are some of the best rates available for five-year fixed rate mortgages on the market at the moment, from data supplied by moneyfacts.co.uk.

Although the interest rates are rarely as good, sometimes you want a savings account that allows you to access your money whenever you like. Here are this week’s Best Buys, of easy access savings accounts – from data supplied by moneyfacts.co.uk.

If you’ve got a chunk of money that you don’t mind having locked away for a set amount of time, fixed rate bonds can often give a better rate of return than most accounts. Here are this week’s picks of the best two year fixed rate bonds on the market at the moment, from data