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MSE News: Government-backed NS&I's new fixed-rate savings pay up to 4.5% interest

NS&I has launched new fixed-rate savings accounts that let you lock in good rates for one to five years with total safety, as NS&I is backed by the Treasury. They're worth looking at if you're keen to save with a big name and won't need access to your savings – though you can earn a bit more from the top payers elsewhere…

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  • smipsy
    smipsy Posts: 228 Forumite
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    Now if they could also boost the Premium Bonds a bit!

  • InvesterJones
    InvesterJones Posts: 1,686 Forumite
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    A welcome boost, but I think for even basic rate tax payers, gilts from 1.2-5yrs work out better, and have the same guarantee, plus you can sell them any time if you really need to. For monthly income NS&I is a good option though.

  • Ocelot
    Ocelot Posts: 736 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker

    My current Nsandi bond is expiring, and all they are offering me is 4.02%.

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