Savings Accounts
Tesco Savings offers 1000 Clubcard points
Tesco Savings is giving more new customers the chance to earn up to 1,000 free Clubcard when they open an Instant Access account before 16 October 2007.
Interest rate frenzy in fixed rate savings market
Andrew Hagger, Head of News and Press at Moneyfacts.co.uk, comments on the increase in retail savings rates: “Moneyfacts has today witnessed a surge in interest rates for fixed term savings accounts, a scenario that financial analysts have been expecting over the last couple of weeks.
Coventry’s eSave rolls on for silver surfers
On Thursday 6 September, Coventry Building Society launches the second issue of eSave - its highly successful easy access, online account exclusively for the over 60s.
Which children’s accounts top the class?
Parents are urged to do their homework on children’s savings accounts as their ‘little ones’ head back to school.
Chelsea launches Call Direct 30
Chelsea Building Society has announced the launch of Call Direct 30 (3rd Issue) on Saturday 1 September 2007.
Unlimited access account guaranteed to track base rate
Leeds Building Society has the perfect account for customers who wish to benefit from an excellent rate of return as well as peace of mind offered by instant access to their funds.
Inflation beating savings: Gimmick or a good deal?
Rachel Thrussell, Head of Savings at Moneyfacts.co.uk, investigates: “A new breed of savings accounts has emerged over the last month with Leeds BS and National Counties offering products that promise to beat inflation.
Suit wearing students combine studying and saving
Undergraduates across the country are increasingly entering the world of work long before they get their hands on a degree certificate.
Nationwide calls on industry to play fair by savers
Nationwide Building Society is calling on the industry to play fair by savers and inform them when introductory deals are coming to an end.
World at their feet
Despite unspent dreams of travelling, career breaks and entrepreneurship consuming the heads of the UK's over 35 year olds, new research by Bradford and Bingley reveals that it's never too late to make life changes and fulfil those unresolved ambitions.
Saga launches Internet savings account
Rachel Thrussell, Head of Savings at Moneyfacts.co.uk, comments: “Saga has expanded its range of over 50s accounts with the launch of a new internet account Online Savings, paying a best buy rate of 6.20%.
Savings for Rugby fans
Rachel Thrussell, Head of Savings at Moneyfacts.co.uk, comments: “With the start of the Rugby World Cup just weeks away, rugby fans may be pleased to see the launch of three new affinity accounts from Chelsea BS.
Scarborough launches Lifestyle Sixty-Plus account
Scarborough Channel Islands Limited is launching, on Friday 17 August, a market-leading new easy access savings account aimed specifically at over-60s.
moneysupermaket.com: new online savings account from Saga
Commenting on the new online savings account from Saga, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at price comparison website moneysupermarket.com, said: “Providers are really waking up to the value of the affluent over 50s savings market.
Leeds Building Society launches new savings account for children
Leeds Building Society has launched a new savings account for children paying an excellent rate of 5.20% gross p.a./AER on a minimum operating balance of only £10, with full instant access to the funds, at any time, without notice or penalty.