https://hgdover50sforum.org.uk A Voice for Older People in the Harrogate District Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:05:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.41 https://hgdover50sforum.org.uk/less-than-4-on-low-incomes-take-up-high-interest-saving-scheme/ https://hgdover50sforum.org.uk/less-than-4-on-low-incomes-take-up-high-interest-saving-scheme/#comments Sun, 02 Feb 2020 16:37:21 +0000 https://hgdover50sforum.org.uk/?p=7295 According to the Government, only 312,000 people, out of the 3.5 million who are eligible, have participated in an saving scheme which could earn them a 50% interest rate. The scheme known as ‘Help to Save’ rewards low income earners who save from £1 to £50 per month, even if they are claiming pension credits of universal credit. To find out more, please see our Finance page.

 

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