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Q&A: what are Pibs and perpetual bonds?
The high interest rates from permanent interest-bearing shares (Pibs) and perpetual bonds make them a good alternative for savers who are aware of the risks.
Friday Five: how to scrape £60,000 for a house deposit
Buying your first home in London requires a deposit of around £60,000. Although it's better outside the capital, it's clear the young need to get serious about making some money.
Will poor cash ISA rates shock you into stocks and shares?
Only one cash ISA has an interest rate above inflation and it has just cut the rate. Now might be the time to put your money in a stocks and shares ISA.
Nimmo buys trio of ‘damaged’, but rehabilitating shares
Standard Life smaller companies fund manager buys companies 'that have been compromised and damaged by the banking crisis'.
Inflation set to hit 3% after shock increase in October
Inflation shot to a five-month high of 2.7% last month. Experts say the cost of living is bound to rise further as higher energy bills hit homes.
Income Investor: the 3 accounts every investor needs
Our yield-seeking columnist generates about 4.4% risk-free from his cash holdings – how do you compare?
How are you protecting your income?
Too many people think the state or their employer will pay out if they become ill, but the truth is we need to protect our incomes.
Shock inflation rise shrinks savers' options
There are now just 227 inflation-beating savings accounts up for grabs.