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Savers need to make the most of tax free accounts

Savers 'hit hard' by inflation increase

Yesterday's announcement that inflation has risen to 2.7% in October is bad news for savers, according to comparison website MoneySupermarket.com.

Heating is going to get more expensive

Energy customers 'face expensive winter'

Energy customers face an expensive winter unless they shop around now for the best energy deals, according to a price comparison website.

Savings should suit your personal needs

Bonds and ISAs - what is suited to you?

With auto-enrolment still making the headlines, you'd be forgiven for thinking there are not any other ways to plan for the future, but a bond or an ISA could be just what you need.

Kids across the UK are being raided

Parents 'using children's savings'

Parents are dipping into their kids' savings in order to make ends meet, according to research from MoneySupermarket.

Check your savings rate regularly

Savers ‘should check rates regularly to reap rewards’

With the recent fall in the consumer prices index to 2.4 per cent meaning more savings accounts now beat the eroding effect of inflation, MoneySupermarket is urging savers to check their rates to avoid missing out on the best deals available.

Claiming on car insurance grow premiums

MoneySupermarket back car insurance investigation

MoneySupermarket believes the OFT's decision to send the car insurance industry to the Competition Commission is a positive move for customers. The comparison site believes that in the long term future it could drop the cost of car insurance.

Inflation drop is 'good for savers'

Falling inflation ‘is good news for UK savers’

Today’s announcement by the Bank of England that inflation has dipped to three per cent is a welcome boost for savers as 46 saving accounts on the market now beat inflation, according to MoneySupermarket.com.

Weigh up pros and cons of credit

Be store card savvy to reap rewards

Shoppers considering store credit for new purchases are being urged not to be tempted by initial discount offers. MoneySupermarket said consumers might be better off shopping around for a better deal which could save them money in the long run.

Make sure your shed has a strong lock

Top tips to protect your garden treasures

With Bank Holidays galore over the next few months, garden enthusiasts will be looking forward to spending more time outdoors. MoneySupermarket.com is offering some top tips to keep your garden and valuables safe.

Millions of Brits 'going into the red'

4.5m Brits ‘permanently in the red’

Hit with rising living costs and pay freezes, an estimated 4.5 million UK adults are permanently overdrawn while more than 17 million have gone into the red over the last 12 months, according to a new poll.

ISA rates are rising, says Moneysupermarket

ISA rates rising

The average of the top five cash ISA rates is currently 3.03%, a 7% increase compared to this time last year when the average rate was 2.83%, according Moneysupermarket.com.

Many people buy travel insurance just before departure date

Half of holiday-makers leave travel insurance until last minute

Over half of holidaymakers delay buying cover, opting not to take out travel insurance as soon as they book their holiday, research from Moneysupermarket.com has found.

Utility bills and petrol prices are big concerns

Costs of utility bills and petrol biggest concerns, says Moneysupermarket

The high cost of utility bills, food and petrol are the biggest financial concerns for UK consumers in 2012, research by MoneySupermarket has revealed.

Petrol prices had a big impact

Petrol costs biggest burden last year

The rising cost of petrol had the biggest impact on personal finances last year, according to a new poll from MoneySupermarket.

MoneySupermarket announces awards winners

MoneySupermarket announces award winners

MoneySupermarket.com has announced its inaugural awards for banks and buildings societies that offer the best products and service to customers.

Car pooling could cut insurance and fuel costs

Save up to £1,100 by being insurance savvy

Shopping around for the best deal and making lifestyle changes like quitting smoking or car pooling with colleagues could cut hundreds of pounds from your annual insurance costs next year, according to MoneySupermarket.com.

Save money on cinema tickets and more

Local deals from MoneySupermarket

Price comparison service MoneySupermarket is venturing into the group-buy and deals arena, with a new section of the website dedicated to local and national vouchers for money off products and experiences, from shopping to spas to nights out.

Partners keep spending details secret

One in 10 Brits admit to owning 'secret' credit card

Do you have a secret credit card? Thousands of Brits are keeping their spending habits secret from their partners, with almost one in 10 surveyed saying they ave a credit card or prepaid card that their other half doesn't know about.

Switch your credit card deal to save interest payments

Save thousands by switching deals in 2011

New research from moneysupermarket and cashcom has found Brits could save over £3,600 in 2011 by switching to more competitive deals.

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Leeds unveils new cash ISA range

New cash ISAs can be opened with £1

Leeds Building Society has launched a new trio of easy access fixed rate cash ISAs. The one year fixed rate ISA offers a 2.5 per cent return, the two year version pays 2.75 per cent and the three year account pays three per cent.

Personal loan rates 'drop 2 per cent'

Personal loans can help with household costs

The average rate of a personal loan has dropped, according to comparison website Moneysupermarket.com. Figures from the site suggest that rates are 2 per cent lower than they were in 2008.