IT’S been an unusual 10 months in the savings world. With only one base rate move, savers would have been forgiven for giving a little cheer as interest rates crept up 0.25% in August, but not all was as it seemed.
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Scotsman: ‘Interest Rate Rises Needed’ To Slow Boom
FURTHER increases in interest rates next year look more likely as a new forecast shows the UK economy set to outperform its growth targets, on the back of continued strength in the housing and financial markets.
MoneyExpert: Loan Benefits For Graduates
Since the beginning of this academic year, universities can now charge a maximum of £3,000 per year for tuition.
MoneyExpert: Find The Best Current Account For You
Two current accounts available at the moment could suit different financial needs while offering an annual equivalent rate (AER) of over five per cent.
Scotsman: Costly Black Marks Against Repeat Credit Card Applicants
MORE than two million borrowers are damaging their credit rating by making multiple applications for credit cards – damage that could land them with inferior interest rates.
This Is Money: Growth Surge Shoes In Rate Rise
An interest rate rise appears almost certain next month as figures show the economy growing at its fastest rate for more than two years
This Is Money: The ‘real’ Inflation Will Push Up Rates
Not everyone is going to be complaining about the September inflation figures, even if they do make an interest rate rise next month more certain
MoneyExpert: Savings To Help You And The Environment
A new savings account has been launched which aims to support renewable energy projects while providing an annual equivalent rate of 4.5 per cent.
This Is Money: Inflation Drops On Petrol Dip
The rate of inflation dropped last month as the price of petrol at the pump fell and the Bank of England’s August interest rate rise reined in consumer spending
MoneyExpert: Building Societies Join The Table Of Popular Mortgage Lenders
For the first time in 18 months there are four building societies in the monthly table of most popular mortgage lenders.