Big lump sum to save?
Monday, 29 September 2008 01:04
A reader from Woking has sold her house and has a large amount to put in the bank.
Andy McKechnie, head of sales and marketing for savings at Halifax, tackles the problem.
Sarah asks:
I have a large sum of money from selling my house.
What type of savings account should I put this in, if I want to earn the best possible interest rate?
Andy replies:
There are a huge range of savings accounts in the market, as well as a number of investment products, that may be suitable for you.
I would suggest that you sit down with a qualified Personal Financial Advisor (PFA) to go over all the options available to you.
The right type of account for you will depend on a number of factors, for example access requirements and how often you need to withdraw your money. If you can afford to make limited withdrawals (if any) then a fixed rate account will offer you a high rate of interest. However, if you’d prefer to make regular withdrawals, then an easy access account may be a better option.
If you want to earn the best interest rate, and you can afford to leave your money untouched, then I would suggest looking at fixed rate accounts or an ISA.
Remember, the higher the AER, the greater the return.
If you have a question for Andy, go to the myfinances.co.uk Ask the Savings Expert section.
Or for more information on your savings options go to savings at Halifax