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MONEYFACTS ARCHIVE. This article was correct at the time of publication. It is now over 6 months old so the content may be out of date.
Leanne Macardle

Leanne Macardle

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Published: 15/04/2016

Saving is something that we all need to get in the habit of, but the question is, what are you saving for? Research from Skipton Building Society has revealed that, far from funding long-term goals, the majority of savers have far more immediate objectives…

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