RateSetter remains well ahead of Zopa in terms of its range of investment options and interest rates available in the peer to peer lending marketplace.
Let’s compare Zopa with RateSetter in October 2015.
Having reviewed my investments with both RateSetter and Zopa, it is easy to see RateSetter coming out on top. Continue reading
In a move that is sure to be unpopular, Santander have increased the monthly account fee on their 1|2|3 Current Account. And not just increased it, more than doubled it from £2 to a staggering £5 a month!
The new monthly account fee takes effect from mid-January 2016 giving consumers time to contemplate switching their current account if they think Santander has gone too far. Continue reading
So what are you preparing for? What scenarios are you prepared for?
Let’s look at a few test cases and see how prepared you would be. From minor inconvenience to zombie apocalypse. Continue reading
RateSetter lenders review – Reviews of RateSetter peer-to-peer loans from a lender perspective. A flexible and fun way to match lenders with borrowers. Follow my step by step guide to saving with RateSetter. Continue reading
Everything you need to know about investing in NS&I Premium Bonds.
The minimum number of Premium Bonds you can buy is £100.
The maximum holding of Premium Bonds you can have is £50,000. Continue reading
Are Premium Bonds from National Savings and Investments a good savings option? How many Premium Bonds do you need to win a prize? Is money invested in Premium Bonds safe? Continue reading
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I wanted to review Zopa peer-2-peer lenders to see whether they actually are better than a standard savings account. Can you really make good money lending with Zopa? Check out my review. Continue reading
Zopa can be a great way to beat the average savings account. You invest in Zopa, they lend your money to creditworthy borrowers and you get your money back with interest when the borrowers repay their loans.
So as a lender or investor, what do you need to know? Continue reading
Zopa is the longest established and highly successful player in the peer-2-peer lending and borrowing marketplace.
Like other peer-2-peer lenders, Zopa is mostly funded by members of the UK public who have a bit of spare cash they want to invest. Those investments are used to provide very competitive loans to other members of the public. Continue reading