The Telegraph Child Trust Funds mature this week – five things you need to know The Telegraph - By Martin ShawFrom September, each month 55,000 18-year-olds will get access to thousands of pounds Most of the around 55,000 young people turning 18 in September will enjoy an unexpected and worthwhile birthday present:...
The Telegraph What each bank is doing to help older and vulnerable people and NHS workers The Telegraph - By Sam MeadowsHere Telegraph Money has detailed what each bank is doing to support the vulnerable Banks have set up dedicated phone lines for NHS staff and older people as they provide a raft of additional support those...
The Telegraph Ask an expert: Why do Isas pay less than fixed-term bonds? The Telegraph - By Sam BarkerI've got some cash I want to tie-up for a fixed term, either in a savings bond or cash Isa. I've had a look around and I've noticed there is quite a difference between Isa and non-Isa rates. Why is there...
The Telegraph Over-55s want to downsize to unlock £216bn in housing cash The Telegraph - By Sam BarkerBut does Britain have enough appropriate houses to meet demand? Millions of over-55s want to downsize this year, releasing £216bn from their homes, according to new research. Ford Money, a bank, said of...
The Telegraph Almost 8m overdraft customers to be worse off with FCA changes The Telegraph - By Sam BarkerAlmost 8 million overdraft users will be worse off as a result of new rules coming into effect in April, the financial watchdog has said, as Lloyds Banking Group announced some customers would pay rates...
The Telegraph 'My cashback credit card is closing – what are the best accounts available?' The Telegraph - By Adam WilliamsI am a customer with Tandem Bank. My cashback credit card, which is currently free, is about to be discontinued and replaced by a card costing £5.99 a month. What other options do I have? DC, via email...
The Telegraph Santander cuts interest rate and cashback on 123 current accounts The Telegraph - By Adam WilliamsSantander 123 current account customers will earn less interest and cashback after the bank announced major changes to its flagship account. The 123 account has been one of the most popular current accounts...
The Telegraph Housing market gets post-election 'Boris Bounce' The Telegraph - By Sam BarkerFrustrated house buyers and sellers are returning to the market following the Conservative general election victory on Dec 12, report mortgage brokers. Many would-be sales were held up in 2019 due to over...
The Telegraph Scrooge banks kill off Christmas saver deals The Telegraph - By Sam BarkerScrooge-like banks have all but killed off the Christmas savings deal, once a staple of the festive period. In a typical year there are up to a dozen Christmas-branded regular saver deals launched, normally...
The Telegraph Savers can earn interest and honour the fallen with new poppy accounts – but act fast The Telegraph - By Sam BarkerConsumers can save money and support the armed forces at the same time with new "poppy bond" and "poppy Isa" deals that donate to The Royal British Legion (RBL). The RBL is the charity that runs the poppy...
The Telegraph Hipster banks Monzo and Starling win customers from high-street giants The Telegraph - By Sam BarkerMonzo and Starling have been steadily taking current account customers from the big high street banks, new figures show. In the last three months Monzo and Starling grew by 13,453 and 6,686 customers,...