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Some Brits losing money on savings

June 25, 2008 by admin  
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British taxpayers earning less than 5.4 per cent on their savings are losing money in the current economic climate, a new report warns.

With the retail price index at 4.3 per cent, consumers who are making taxable savings need to earn 5.4 per cent interest at least if they are to break even, a new report from moneysupermarket.com states.

There are currently 487 savings and current accounts which offer less than 5.4 per cent, the report notes.

Kevin Mountford, head of savings at the price comparison site, urges the government to consider ending the tax on savings as it tries to control the cost of living.

“Savers, especially those paying the higher rate of tax, should make sure they take full advantage of their annual £3,600 Isa allowance if they want to inflation proof their finances,” he adds.

Earlier this month, Nationwide Building Society released the results of a survey into saving attitudes which showed that while three-quarters of British consumers feel saving is important, just half of people in the UK do save regularly.

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