ITV1 savings makeover, or did you fix savings at 7% plus?

Former_MSE_Guy

The ITV1 Tonight programme is looking for people to take part in a savings special. It will involve filming within the next week or two. There are two categories:

Did you fix at over 7% a few months ago?

The day base rates first dropped by 1.5% in October there was still an opportunity to fix at over 7%. Did you take that and do you want to inspire others to make the most of their cash?

Do you want a savings makeover?

If you’re a saver and are struggling in the current gloom and would like to chat through what options you have with Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis, you may be able to get a makeover if you fit one or more of the following:

• Do you have savings and debt (either mortgage, loan or credit card) & aren’t sure whether to use your money to pay off those borrowings?
• Do you rely on your savings for income?
• Do you simply store the cash at home?

What to do if you’d like to appear

If you fit the bill and are willing to talk about your finances in the next couple of weeks, please email [EMAIL="rebecca.hoggarth@itv.com"]rebecca.hoggarth@itv.com[/EMAIL] including a daytime telephone number and a brief outline of your circumstances.

In addition
Do you have a current and deposit account with a High Street bank? Do you want tips on how you can get a better rate? Can you be in London on Monday afternoon (January 26th) to be part of the show? If so, contact Dave Raddings at [EMAIL="dave.raddings@granadamedia.com"]dave.raddings@granadamedia.com[/EMAIL]

poppy10_2

I fixed at 7.05% :j

It was with Kaupthing Edge :wall:

isofa

Fixed several 7% and above. And still have a good Icesave fixed rate above 7% not due to mature yet!

kt

I fixed at 7.2% with ICICI. Once in August and again in October.

24MKshopper

I didn't fix , boo hoo!!

Lokolo

A fixed part of my savings for 3 months at 7%. It will mature and go to its dreaded 1% or something, but then again I am drip feeding it out for rent so doesn't really matter anyway.

Inactive

2 year 7% fixed at Nationwide.

Welshlassie

I fixed at 7.21% in November with the AA gross for 1 year. Very pleased.

irishwench69

I have a regular savings account which is / was at a fixed rate (12%).

I am not sure where to put my other money (from icesave ISAs), as other ISA rates aren't good, and I can't overpay on my mortgage (fixed, no overpayments allowed.... )

IW x

eribar

I fixed at 7.21% with AA, but also have 6.15% ISA fix with Birmingham Midshires, 6% fix with Halifax and 7% regular saver fix with Halifax. All non ISA accounts in my wifes name earning gross interest. Carefully watching £50,000 compensation limit as several of these accounts come under the same licence.

If I end up at 1%, or less, after the fixes end I shall withdraw the lot and put it under the mattress!! At least then I dont have to worry about the Banks, or the Government going bust.

Stewster

eribar wrote: »

If I end up at 1%, or less, after the fixes end I shall withdraw the lot and put it under the mattress!! At least then I dont have to worry about the Banks, or the Government going bust.

Er you do have to worry about the government going bust. If the country goes bankrupt it would destroy the currency and it would make imports so expensive that the country would be unable to afford it.