Savings News
Sharesave brings £37.5m bonus to ASDA colleagues
ASDA announced that over 17,000 colleagues will share in a £37.5 million payout thanks to the company's sharesave plan.
Sir Alan Sugar returns to screens for NS&I advertising campaign
NS&I (National Savings and Investments), the government-backed savings and investments organisation, today launches its new national TV advertising campaign.
Cater Allen launches new deposit account as customers flock to cash
Cater Allen today launches an incentive for advisers transferring money into Cater Allen's Special 12-Month Term Deposit Account, paying a highly competitive 6.15 per cent.
After a year of belt tightening - single people still loosening theirs!
Results from the latest Legal & General MoneyMood Survey show that although the mood for saving has increased over the past year, many of us still have some money left over each month, and are in the mood for spending on entertainment.
Sow and save - recycle in the garden for Recycle Week
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.
Energise your savings with Zurich
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.
Emergency expenditures could trigger financial time bomb
A quarter of people in Britain have little or no money set aside for emergency situations, according to research by online bank Egg.
Consumers struggle to save
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.
Goody goody grandparents
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.
NFU Mutual launches special offers to encourage investors
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.
Inspiring new breed of cautious savers
Britons are saving more and raiding less so far in 2008 according to new research from Birmingham Midshires.
NS&I interest rate increases
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.
Savers can make hay while banks roast
One year ago, interest rates on savings accounts were closely clustered around the Bank of England (BoE) base rate.
TISA welcomes Savings Gateway Bill
TISA welcomes the Prime Minister's announcement that a Savings Gateway Bill will be introduced in the Queens Speech.
Global desire for ‘personal' rather than ‘cash' legacy
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.