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FEATURE: Don't put up with paltry savings rates. Be bold and go for 10 per cent. Nigel Bolitho explains how you can reach that target
May 27, 2010

Prices are going up, taxes are about to go up while UK interest rates may stay low for some time longer. In this unusual scenario, securing good and, hopefully, tax-efficient returns on your cash is all important. So, not surprisingly, in recent issues of Investors Chronicle we've looked at what higher-income investments are on offer.

Now we're going one step further: we show you how you can aim for a 10 per cent return. Not all the suggestions in this article are suitable for all readers, but they do indicate how it's possible to think outside the box to obtain decent returns – and not necessarily at high risk.