ON THE MONEY SPECIAL
FOR A LONG period recently, savings rates were so poor they were almost not worth bothering about (almost). And that might have meant you’ve neglected them, leaving them languishing in accounts that pay very little, if anything at all.
But this year has seen some massive hikes on what you can earn on your cash. Even though they’re still way below the rate of inflation, the successive Bank of England base rate increases mean it’s now possible to get decent returns.
These steps will help you get the best possible savings rate and earn some much needed extra cash.
Find the best rates
The first step is to look at