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Which Google results are trustworthy for ISA advice

Been watching morning live (UK) the financial correspondent for BBC was talking about switching ISA's between banks for financial rewards, so searched for cashback/switching bonuses and best interests rates but which of the thousands of search results on Google can you trust to give good advice without trying to fleece you? The range of switching bonus amounts is £50 -2000 help please 

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  • masonic
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    edited 21 January at 12:22PM
    I wouldn't use a Google search.
    The main MSE site has a guide or you could use moneyfactscompare.co.uk or another trustworthy comparison site.
    ISAs are not generally the target of good switching incentives (current accounts are much better), but you could lock in a better rate.
    Switching S&S ISAs between investment providers can be lucrative. There are only a handful of major providers, so you could check their sites directly, remembering to weigh up the effect of any charges.
  • Albermarle
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    maffrock said:
    Been watching morning live (UK) the financial correspondent for BBC was talking about switching ISA's between banks for financial rewards, so searched for cashback/switching bonuses and best interests rates but which of the thousands of search results on Google can you trust to give good advice without trying to fleece you? The range of switching bonus amounts is £50 -2000 help please 
    If you say what you want to do, and the size of funds involved, then you might get some suggestions.

    For example are you looking to switch a cash ISA ( as said not normally any cashback to do this)? A S&S ISA ( good cashbacks IF you have a good level of funds to switch)? Ditto for switching pension pots
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