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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Savers reminded of important ยฃ20,000 rule as new tax-year starts in April

UK savers must be aware of the ยฃ20,000 cap on tax-free savings in Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) as the new tax year approaches in April.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Labour update on increasing limit for ISA savers

The UK Labour Party has provided updates on potential changes to the Individual Savings Account (ISA) limits, particularly concerning Help to Buy ISAs for home purchases.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Six million Brits with savings in bank accounts issued warning

Over six million UK savers are warned about their bank accounts not earning any interest, risking their savings against inflation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fixed term: what is the interest rate bank by bank this Wednesday, February 25

The Central Bank of Argentina has published a comparative table of fixed-term interest rates offered by various banks for savers looking to invest in pesos for 30 days.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Premium Bonds alert over ยฃ20,000 rule change affecting customers

NS&I is set to reduce the prize fund rate and change the odds for Premium Bonds from April 2026, affecting potential earnings for savers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Due in 2027: the Government launches a dollar bond with monthly payments to entice savers

The Argentine government has announced a new dollar-denominated bond aimed at attracting retail investors with a monthly interest payment.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Burdened by lower compensation, the Livret A has its worst start to the year in fifteen years

The Livret A savings account is experiencing its worst start to the year in over a decade due to a decline in interest rates, resulting in significant withdrawals by savers.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fixed term: what is the interest rate bank by bank this Monday February 23

The Central Bank of Argentina provides savers with a comparative table of interest rates on fixed-term deposits for February 23.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Savers warned 'don't repeat the same mistake' as inflation falls

As UK's inflation reaches its lowest since March 2025, savers are urged to take action before potential interest rate cuts.

Feb 22 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Joint Debt: What Eurobonds Could Mean for Savings Account Holders

The article discusses the implications of Eurobonds for savers amidst political debates in Europe.

Feb 19 โ€ข 20:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Worried about their retirement, reluctant towards taxes, the French increasingly favor the PER

More than 12.7 million French citizens hold a retirement savings plan (PER) as of Q3 2025, reflecting a growing trend among savers to secure their financial future.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Shock for Savers: What to Do When the Bank Cancels Your Checking Account?

Savers must quickly respond if their bank terminates their checking account, but there are alternatives available.

Feb 14 โ€ข 10:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fixed Term Deposits: What is the interest rate from bank to bank this Friday, February 13

The article discusses the fixed term deposit interest rates offered by various banks in Argentina, as published by the Central Bank, which helps savers maintain their purchasing power.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Live together, spend differently

A discussion about the financial dynamics between savers and spenders in romantic relationships and how to manage these differences effectively.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fixed Term: What is the interest rate bank by bank this Wednesday, February 11

The Central Bank of Argentina has published the interest rates for fixed-term deposits for February 11, allowing savers to compare rates across banks.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds savers warned as loyalty could cost ยฃ300

Savers with traditional banks like Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds risk losing nearly ยฃ300 a year in interest by not switching to high-interest challenger banks.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Tips for Saving Money: How to Beat Inflation โ€“ Even After Taxes

The article provides strategies for savers to overcome inflation through various investment options available now that inflation rates have decreased.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

ยฃ3,500 savings threshold rule for your bank account shared by expert

A personal finance expert reveals that having over ยฃ3,500 in savings puts individuals in the top half of savers in the UK.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis alert over Universal Credit 'exception' for savers

Martin Lewis advises on saving strategies, advocating for mortgage overpayments over traditional savings accounts for those with high mortgage rates.

Feb 8 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The dollar falls and Argentine stocks recover in Wall Street

The dollar declined to $1.450 for savers in Argentina, while Argentine stocks regained some ground on Wall Street amidst a calm day in the markets.

Feb 6 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Fixed Term: What is the bank interest rate by bank this Thursday, February 5

The Central Bank of Argentina provides savers with a comparative table of fixed term interest rates by bank, useful for maintaining the purchasing power of their deposits.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

The Treasury is back targeting small savers: new Btp Valore, starting from 1,000 euros

Italy's Treasury is launching a new Btp Valore aimed at small savers, with a minimum investment of 1,000 euros and growing interest rates every two years.

Feb 5 โ€ข 14:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Key Interest Rate Stagnation: Why the ECB Keeps Rates Unchanged

The European Central Bank has decided to maintain the key interest rate for the Eurozone at 2.0 percent, marking the fifth consecutive meeting without a rate change, raising questions about implications for savers and borrowers.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fixed Term: What is the interest rate bank by bank this Wednesday, February 4

The Central Bank of Argentina provides savers with a comparative table of fixed-term interest rates to help them maintain the purchasing power of their deposits.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Key interest rate likely to remain unchanged: How the interest rate stagnation affects savers and potential homebuyers

The European Central Bank is expected to keep key interest rates unchanged, affecting savers and those looking to buy homes amidst current inflation rates in the Eurozone.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Lloyds Bank tells savers 'fastest' ways to lower bills now and says cut two things

Lloyds Bank offers money saving tips and financial tools aimed at helping individuals reduce their bills and build savings more effectively.

Feb 4 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Life & Tech

Market Turmoil: โ€“ My Best Advice for Small Savers

Experts offer advice on how small investors should navigate market turbulence.

Feb 3 โ€ข 20:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Fixed Term: What is the interest rate bank by bank this Tuesday, February 3

The article discusses the interest rates for fixed-term deposits in Argentina, providing a comparative table of rates across different banks for savers.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

UK savers 'missing out on ยฃ565 a year'

Millions of UK savers are missing out on an average of ยฃ565 a year by keeping their money in low-interest accounts while better options exist that offer significantly higher returns.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Four major banks to cut savings rates in next two weeks - full list

Four major banks are set to reduce their savings rates following the Bank of England's recent base rate cut, prompting personal finance experts to advise savers to reconsider their banking options.

Jan 15 โ€ข 00:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Attack on America's currency guardian โ€“ this attack is a watershed moment for savers

Criminal investigations against Fed Chairman Jerome Powell signify a new escalation in the conflict with President Donald Trump, alarming financial markets and threatening a cornerstone of the Western economic order.

Jan 12 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Jean-Pierre Robin: "Faced with the 'messiness of the world', states and savers rush to gold"

Jean-Pierre Robin discusses how both governments and individual savers are increasingly turning to gold amid global turmoil, with the precious metal reaching record prices.

Jan 11 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Pensions alert as experts warn of ยฃ26,000 'gap'

Experts warn that many savers may face a ยฃ26,000 shortfall in their retirement savings, leading to a significant mismatch between expectations and reality.

Jan 10 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Should one opt for a Luxembourg life insurance?

Economic and fiscal uncertainties are pushing savers towards life insurance in Luxembourg, which has become more accessible and is perceived as safer.

Jan 10 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Life & Tech

"Three times the yield of the Livret A": the good deals of euro funds for savers

Savers can expect yields to remain strong in 2025, with some bonuses pushing returns close to 5%.

Jan 9 โ€ข 15:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

DWP and watchdogs issue ยฃ5,000 alert for pension savers

The DWP and regulatory bodies have alerted millions of pension savers that they may be missing out on substantial funds from their retirement accounts due to undisclosed performance and charges by pension schemes.

Jan 9 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

More than 1.3 million hit with unexpected HMRC bills

In the 2023-24 tax year, more than 1.32 million people received unexpected tax demands from HMRC, reflecting stricter enforcement particularly affecting pensioners and savers.

Jan 6 โ€ข 14:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

UK bank account warning to savers with multiple accounts

Savers are warned that opening multiple current accounts for incentives may lead to unintended consequences in managing their finances.

Jan 6 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

'ยฃ120,000' bank rule every saver must know and how to check

A change in the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has increased the protection for UK savers from ยฃ85,000 to ยฃ120,000 per person, per UK-regulated bank or building society in the event of a bank collapse.

Jan 6 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

UK savers face 4 pension changes in 2026 - all you need to know

The UK is implementing significant reforms to its pension systems in 2026 aimed at simplifying processes and enhancing savers' control over their retirement funds.

Jan 5 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

HMRC letters hit Brits with unexpected ยฃ920 tax demands

Over one million Brits are facing unexpected tax bills averaging ยฃ920 due to changes in income tax assessment, significantly impacting savers and pensioners.

Jan 5 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Disadvantage for Students: The Forgotten Gap in Old Age Provision

The German government is set to reform state-supported retirement provisions, but a gap affecting young savers remains overlooked.

Jan 4 โ€ข 07:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Life insurance, SCPI, stocks, gold, bitcoin... Where to invest your money in 2026?

The article discusses how geopolitical tensions, political instability in France, and declining interest rates are prompting savers to reconsider their investment strategies to seek better returns in 2026.

Jan 2 โ€ข 19:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

A Good Year for PPK. The Program is Growing, Savers Earned a Lot

The article discusses the significant growth in assets within the Employees' Capital Plans (PPK) in 2025, the factors influencing participant increases, the solid returns achieved, expert forecasts for 2026, and the potential impact of a government review on the system and predictions for other retirement programs.

Dec 30 โ€ข 05:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Btp and Bot in 2026: returns, risks, and opportunities for savers. What you need to know

The article discusses the performance of the spread between Btp and Bund in 2025, highlighting improved reliability of Italian public debt and implications for investors.

Dec 30 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

DWP State Pension warning after Autumn Budget

A warning has been issued to UK state pensioners regarding insufficient government support for retirement preparation, as over 70% of savers feel inadequately supported after the recent Autumn Budget.

Dec 28 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Fixed Deposit Trend 2026: Why Fixed Deposits Remain Attractive for Flexible Savers

The article discusses how fixed deposit interest rates are influenced by monetary policy and presents perspectives on the fixed deposit market's movement for the coming year, especially considering the Germans' reluctance towards stock investments.

Dec 27 โ€ข 15:48 UTC

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