Savings News

During Recycle Week (from 2 June 2008), NS&I is encouraging people to grow their own vegetables and save money by recycling old containers to double up your savings.

Zurich has for the first time launched a new account which offers access to potential stock market growth linked to the green business sector whilst providing peace of mind and security.

A quarter of people in Britain have little or no money set aside for emergency situations, according to research by online bank Egg.

New research from Nationwide Building Society shows that 90% of consumers think saving is important with those aged between 16-24 and 55-64 years of age thinking it most important.

Forget the badly knitted jumpers and words of wisdom, today’s grannies and grandads are more likely to act as cash cows for their grandchildren than ever before.

On 2nd June 2008, insurer NFU Mutual will be launching a number of special offers designed to help individuals who are considering medium to long term investment.

Britons are saving more and raiding less so far in 2008 according to new research from Birmingham Midshires.

NS&I (National Savings and Investments) will be increasing the interest rates on its fixed rate investments by up to 0.50% per annum on 21 May 2008.

One year ago, interest rates on savings accounts were closely clustered around the Bank of England (BoE) base rate.

TISA welcomes the Prime Minister's announcement that a Savings Gateway Bill will be introduced in the Queens Speech.

PRE (40-60 years) AND POST (60-69 years) RETIREMENT GENERATIONS across the world would prefer to leave their perspective on life rather than money or property to their heirs, according to a new global survey published by HSBC Insurance.

The British are struggling with planning their finances, especially when it comes to understanding the terminology, according to a new survey conducted by NS&I.

David Kuo, Head of Personal Finance at Fool.co.uk, says: "Consumers should not dismiss the 4% rise in company insolvencies as a blip. 3,210 companies went bust between January and March this year, taking the twelve-month running total to over 12,500 businesses.

Newcastle Building Society has announced the launch of its new 5 year Guaranteed Return Account designed to provide investors with the opportunity to invest risk free and achieve a return based on the performance of the FTSE 100 over the next 5 years.

Contrary to popular belief, savings accounts aren't always the ‘low risk' option and could even be seen as a risky choice for long-term savers, says Jonquil Lowe, author of Save and Invest, a Which? essential guide.