A bargain on your doorstep

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The UK's small building societies may offer better deals on mortgages and deposit accounts than the largest banks. Building societies hold only 17% of the country's savings, but in 2000 took 40% of new deposits and mini-cash Isas.

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Keeping returns from the taxman

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Investors in individual savings accounts (ISAs) receive significant tax breaks. Returns from stocks and shares ISAs are not subject to any income tax or capital gains tax, but some ISA funds are subject to a hidden tax charge.

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War of the premiums

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New players in the UK car and home insurance sectors are pushing down premiums. It is possible for policyholders to make considerable savings by looking at a range of providers.

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