#Cash ISA

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Don’t confuse a Direct Saver with a Direct ISA account

No, a Direct ISA account is not a special legal ISA type: it is usually an online Cash ISA with...

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 Read more →

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A Direct Saver account is safe, not tax-free

£1 opens a Direct Saver account; Treasury backing keeps cash safe, but its interest can still be taxable.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 Read more →

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Even £50,000 in NS&I Premium Bonds can win nothing

NS&I products and current interest rates can look simple... until a £50,000 Premium Bonds...

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 Read more →

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ISA vs Premium Bonds After NS&I’s October Change

NS&I’s October Premium Bonds change makes it vital to compare tax-free prizes, ISA certainty and...

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 Read more →

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Don't mistake NS&I Direct Saver interest for tax-free

When your cash needs a safe home... this NS&I Direct Saver guide explains access, variable...

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 Read more →

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A wrong reference can delay your NS&I payment

Ways to pay into NS&I products: which route gets your money to the right holding without a wrong...

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 Read more →

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A higher NS&I maturity rate can still be the wrong move

Managing NS&I savings at maturity is not just about taking the highest rate. The right choice...

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 Read more →

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With £10,000, Premium Bonds can pay £0 or £1,000

Premium Bonds protect your cash but can pay nothing for a year. Premium Bonds: how they work...

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 Read more →

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Signing up online won't make NS&I accounts digital

NS&I online registration and registering by post are not one task: an online login will not make...

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 Read more →