Published in May 2012

GE Capital Direct: new online savings bank launches

by John Fitzsimons | GE Capital Direct, a new online savings bank, has unveiled two easy access savings accounts to coincide with its launch.

NS&I inflation-linked certificates: your best alternatives

by Neil Faulkner | With the confirmation there will be no new inflation-linked saving deals from NS&I this year, we look at the best inflation-beating alternatives.

Easy access, notice accounts, bonds, ISAs: get the best savings account for your situation

by Neil Faulkner | Whether you need to keep your money within arm's reach, or can afford to lock your cash up, we've got the right savings account for you.

The best instant access savings accounts with no bonus

by ReenaSewraz | Many instant access accounts rely on big bonuses to boost the initial rate of interest.

The best supermarket financial products

by Neil Faulkner | Going with a financial deal from your supermarket could leave you considerably better off.

Published in April 2012

Your best bets for instant access savings

by Ed Bowsher | With inflation edging up again, it's even more important that you get a table-topping instant access account.

Teachers get an 'A' for savings

by Emma Lunn | New research by the Co-operative Bank shows that teachers save the most out of 25 professions.

Investec High 5 and High 10 savings accounts will ALWAYS be competitive!

by John Fitzsimons | The High 5 issue 2and High 10 savings accounts from Investec offer the average of the top savings accounts, so will always offer a great return!

Regular savers: earn 8% on your savings with no risk

by Cliff D'Arcy | With a regular savings account you can get a rate that beats even the highest-paying ISAs.

Encash: a new rival for Zopa, RateSetter and Funding Circle

by Ed Bowsher | As peer-to-peer lending continues to grow, a new brand is launched to compete with Zopa.

What to do if you've missed the ISA deadline

by Ed Bowsher | What are the alternatives to investing in an ISA?

Premium Bonds winners

by lovemoney staff | Are you a winner of a big prize in this month’s draw?

Nationwide MySave Online Plus: new market-leading easy access savings account

by John Fitzsimons | Nationwide has unveiled a new easy access savings account paying a rate of 3.17%. But there's a big catch...

Secret accounts for senior savers!

by Cliff D'Arcy | Some of the best savings rates come from specialist accounts aimed at the over-50s.

Published in March 2012

We don't need the banks: why Zopa, RateSetter and Funding Circle are the future of banking

by Robert Powell | As online peer-to-peer lenders like Zopa, RateSetter and Funding Circle get the thumbs up from the business arm of the Government, Robert Powell visits a recording studio that has benefitted from this new form of finance and asks what needs to change before it really starts to rival the major banks…

The top fixed rate savings bonds

by lovemoney staff | If you’re looking for a place to lock up your savings, make sure you check out these top accounts...

Big budget month day 29: avoid these savings mistakes

by lovemoney staff | If you’ve got a savings account, or you’re thinking of applying for a new one, watch out for these top blunders!

Big budget month day 28: how to start saving

by lovemoney staff | It's never too late to open a savings account. Here's how to get started.

Get a better rate on your savings by stashing your cash offshore

by Cliff D'Arcy | You can earn high rates of interest by saving offshore, but you must understand the risks.

Coventry launches best buy instant access savings account

by Simon Ward | Building society's new online account pays 3.15% in the first year.

The cost of not fixing your savings rate

by Robert Powell | Is it worth fixing your savings to get hold of a higher interest rate?

Why you shouldn’t save for your kids

by Felicity Hannah | Saving for your kids should not be your top priority, for their sake as well as yours!

The one-year savings bond that offers a 5% return!

by John Fitzsimons | This new bond offers an unbeatable return, but you won't find it at your bank or building society.

Ditch these truly terrible savings accounts

by Cliff D'Arcy | There are a whopping 223 savings accounts paying less than 0.5% a year. That's truly terrible!

The UK's worst savings accounts

by Cliff D'Arcy | These accounts offer the worst rates of interest to savers.

Why Premium Bonds are a rubbish investment

by Harvey Jones | A third of us have money stashed away in Premium Bonds. But is there not a better home for our cash?

Published in February 2012

The best high-value fixed bonds

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell looks at the best paying bonds for savers with large deposits…

How to save like the Chinese

by Alison Hunt | The Chinese save as much as 47% of their disposable income each month. Is it possible to follow their example?

The best new medium-term bonds and ISA savings accounts

by Robert Powell | Medium-term accounts can offer healthy returns to savers who are unwilling to lock away their cash for a long time.

Get a better rate with a Sharia savings account

by Robert Powell | Savings accounts that are compliant with Islamic Sharia Law are now common within UK banking. And with competitive rates on offer, people of all religions stand to benefit…

Earn a rate of 4.65% on your savings

by Ed Bowsher | If you're prepared to lock your money away for a few years, you could boost the return on your savings to 4.65%. Or higher.

The savings account that's better than the best

by Neil Faulkner | The account with the best savings rate isn't always the right one to go for - and that is the case today.

The best ways to save for the short term

by Ed Bowsher | Here are the best ways to save if you think you'll want to access your cash in the near future.

NS&I cuts savings rates

by Robert Powell | The government sponsored provider has dealt a blow to savers by cutting the interest rate on one of its most popular accounts…

Published in January 2012

Fight inflation with a savings bond

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell looks at the bonds that put up the best fight against inflation...

Post Office launches new issue of inflation-linked bonds

by Simon Ward | Popular inflation-beating savings products get a fourth issue.

Get 5.5% on your savings with a free Kindle

by Neil Faulkner | This new savings account offers a great return on your savings and a free Kindle to boot!

Virgin Money opens first high street branches

by Simon Ward | There's a new bank on our high streets as Virgin takes over Northern Rock branches.

The best fixed rate savings bonds of 2012

by John Fitzsimons | With a competitive new one-year fixed rate bond launched by Yorkshire BS, we look at the accounts paying the best interest rates on your cash.

Virgin Money launches ‘no-gimmick’ easy access and ISA deals

by Robert Powell | Virgin Money has launched two ‘catch-free’ savings accounts, an easy access account and an ISA, that pay out 2.85% with no temporary bonus rate. But are they really the best deals currently available?