Savings Accounts
Notice accounts good option for savers expecting rate rises
With the prospect of a base rate rise in the next 12 months looming, moneysupermarket.com takes a look at how savers can ensure they get a good return now, without missing out on any rate increase around the corner.
Skipton International 2 year bond paying 3.25%
Skipton International Limited has launched a second edition of its popular two year fixed rate sterling account paying 3.25% gross/AER per annum.
New fixed rate 5 year account offers 4.5% from Abbey International
A new sterling 5-Year Fixed Rate Saver account offering 4.50% gross/AER has been launched by Jersey based Abbey International.
NS&I launches new savings account
NS&I (National Savings and Investments) has launched its Direct Saver, a new savings account offering customers an easy way of managing their savings.
New online comparison of charity savings accounts
With the bank rate at just 0.5%, finding high interest savings accounts can be tricky. But while the internet is packed full of comparison tables to help consumers find the best account, the same cannot be said for charities trying to make the most of their donations.
New Year resolution that sticks - saving money
New Year resolutions made on the wave of year-end optimism rarely last more than a day or two, never mind weeks. But according to AA Savings, one top resolution: ‘Must save money!' does seem to have stuck.
Charity savings account comparison service
With the bank rate at just 0.5%, finding high interest savings accounts can be tricky. But while the internet is packed full of comparison tables to help consumers find the best account, the same cannot be said for charities trying to make the most of their donations.
Regular saver accounts can bring big interest rewards
Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk focuses on the regular savings market and the potential benefits for savers.
Inflation makes it really tough for savers
The latest annual inflation figures of 3.7% for the Retail Prices Index (RPI) and 3.5% for the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) mean that both basic and higher rate taxpayers face a near impossible struggle to get a real rate of return on taxable savings accounts.
N&P Building Society launches new issue of E-Saver
N&P (Norwich & Peterborough Building Society) is has announced the launch of the third issue of its popular E-Saver account - giving easy access with a current rate of 2.55% gross.
1st Class Postal – market leading savings from the Coventry
Coventry Building Society has today launched the fourth issue of its popular 1st Class Postal account, again offering a market-leading rate for savers together with the flexibility of easy postal access.
Brits increase savings pot
New research from Birmingham Midshires' Saving Britain campaign suggests Brits have increased the amount they are saving on a quarterly basis by 136% compared to this time last year.
NS&I Direct Saver account
NS&I (National Savings and Investments) will shortly launch its Direct Saver, a new savings account - available from March 2010, online and by telephone - which will pay an attractive interest rate and offer savers easy access to their money.
Zurich Equity Linked Growth Account launched
Available immediately, the Zurich Equity Linked Growth Account runs for five years. It offers intermediaries and their clients the potential to earn 80% of any growth of the FTSE 100 index whilst protecting clients' original capital investment.
The Nottingham Fixed Rate Regular Saver paying 5 per cent
A new high interest-bearing savings account - catering for the needs of those looking to save ‘a little and often'- will be available from any branch of The Nottingham from Wednesday 20 January.