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The stock market is erratic, property prices appear to be falling and inflation has outpaced every single savings rate for almost two and a half years. So what should you do with a lump sum right now?

The stock market is erratic, property prices appear to be falling and inflation has outpaced every single savings rate for almost two and a half years. So what should you do with a lump sum right now?

NS&I upped rates on a number of savings deals this week - we run the rule over whether any of them are worth having, or whether you should avoid them.

With the news of inflation slowing last week, do I now need to act fast to secure a bumper fixed-rate deal before its too late?

By Ed Magnus for Thisismoney.co.uk

Premium Bonds are easily the most popular savings deal in Britain, but savers can find better rates elsewhere, say experts.

Premium Bonds are easily the most popular savings deal in Britain, but savers can find better rates elsewhere, say experts.

Do they have a certain amount of money they need to get in, why do they need it and what do they do with savers cash when they get it?

Savers are being urged to consider using a cash Isa to protect the interest they earn from being taxed.

An increasing number of savers are turning their attention to fixed term savings deals as interest rates continue to rise.