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Old 06-03-2008, 01:31 PM
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Post Savers are missing out on roughly £8bn every year

According to the Post Office, savers are missing out on around approximately £8 billion in interest every year. Accounts which pay interest rates well below the base rate means savers are losing out and this is at a particularly difficult time when inflation is at a 4-year high, food prices are at a record-high and the [...]

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Old 06-10-2008, 12:18 PM
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Default Re: Savers are missing out on roughly £8bn every year

It is a bit of hassle to find the best interest rates but very worth it to make the most of your savings. Especially at this time, it makes sense to make the most of every penny you can afford to put away.
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Question Re: Savers are missing out on roughly £8bn every year

Is there anywhere which will compare different interest rates for you, so I don't need to shop around?
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Old 06-30-2008, 04:43 PM
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Default Re: Savers are missing out on roughly £8bn every year

Even comparison sites don't always have that data - not least when they are usually driven by affiliate commissions, so there's always a danger that they can only compare for what they can get paid for - anything else you have to look for.

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