About this episode

The episode discusses the differences between Premium Bonds and Cash ISAs to help listeners decide which savings option is best for them.

Premium Bonds and Cash ISAs are two of the most popular savings options in the UK, but which one is right for you? With interest rates fluctuating and the cost of living still a real concern, it's more important than ever to make your savings work as hard as possible. Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and VP Personal Finance at PensionBee, Maike Currie as they discuss: how Premium Bonds work, including the odds, limits, and why there's no guaranteed return; how Cash ISAs compare on interest rates, access, and tax efficiency; and who should consider which option, and whether holding both makes sense. Episode breakdown 00:45 How Premium Bonds work 02:41 The catch with Premium Bonds 05:05 How Cash ISAs work 07:00 Tax considerations 07:35 Which is right for you? Further reading and listening: To learn more about Premium Bonds and Cash ISAs, check out these articles and podcasts from PensionBee: How does inflation affect pensions? (Blog) Inflation Calculator (Calculator) What are Premium Bonds? (Article) What is a Cash ISA? (Article) What to do when interest rates rise (Blog) E29: Pensions vs. cash - which is best? (Podcast) Other useful resources Premium Bonds prize rate and odds…

People in this episode

Host: Philippa Lamb

Guest: Maike Currie

Topics covered

• savings options
• Premium Bonds
• Cash ISAs
• interest rates
• tax efficiency

Keywords

• Premium Bonds
• Cash ISA
• savings
• interest rates
• tax efficiency

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PensionBee

Products: Premium Bonds, Cash ISA

Places: UK

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