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Hi, Im now starting to save some money every month and Im wanting advice on whats best to do with it? Fixed ISA or Easy access etc. Its currently got 660 in my e saving account attached to my bank account but I dont want to dip into it. Any advice?

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  • open/switch to TSB current account which pays 5% interest on balances up to 2000, or switch to first direct get £150 for switching through link on this site, you will then have access to their regular saver @ 6% interest.
  • Eco_Miser
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    As Smithers said.
    Other options (for when you've got more) are listed here.

    Cash ISAs have very little point anymore, and even less from April, when the first £1000 of interest will be tax free for most people.

    Fixed term fixed rate accounts are no good for saving up, as you only have a limited time to add money. Also interest rates are low at the moment, so you don't want to be locked in to a low rate when general rates go up.
    Eco Miser
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