Some of my clients have expressed frustration with the poor rates of return from savings accounts. Whilst corporate bonds are higher risk, there are low risk funds which have a track record of having a superior yield over the last 3 and 5 years compared with cash account interest. The following article show than demand for such investments is very popular. http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/investments/corporate-bonds-lead-buoyant-fund-sales/1052634.article If you are interested in taking advice from an Independent Financial Advisor about alternative low risk investment to cash in a Bank or Building Society you can take advantage of the free initial review from Wexdon. Even if you are based abroad or in a different part of the UK we can conduct our appointments using Skype or a Google Plus hang out, making us a Global IFA and not just an IFA in London.rnrnThis information is intended to provide a general review of certain topics and its purpose is to inform but not to recommend or support any specific investment or course of action. The tips may not apply, or be suitable, to everyone and you should contact us for advice if you are unsure whether this is the case.rn