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Your bank statement is more than just numbers. It’s a story of your spending, saving, and sometimes, hidden surprises. The ...

High-yield savings accounts have historically offered savers two primary benefits – an elevated rate of return on their money and the flexibility to bank as they would with a traditional account.

Small Savings Schemes, also known as Post Office Savings Schemes, are useful for channelising savings. Interest rates are set by the government quarterly. For the current quarter, the rates remain ...

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