Savings
Abbey extends 9.1 per cent super saver offer
From next week, savers can continue to benefit from a market-leading rate of 9.1 per cent, as Abbey extends its Super Saver offer. The Super Saver is a limited edition 12-month fixed-rate account offering 9.1 per cent if customers put an equal amount or more into any Abbey investment product.
A&L extends one year Fixed Rate Savings Account
Alliance & Leicester has extended the offer period for its one year Fixed Rate Savings Account, with a great interest rate of 9.00% gross pa/AER.
Loyalty pays with Abbey's new 8 per cent youth account
From Tuesday 1 July, children aged between 11 and 18 who have a parent that has a current account with Abbey can apply for an Abbey youth account paying 8 per cent interest on balances up to 500 GBP.
Fear driving nation to save
The Scottish Widows Pensions Report has revealed that almost half the nation (49%) is still not saving adequately, and while figures are slightly up on previous years, this is mainly due to an increase in non-pension savings, with consumers saving more for the short term.
Savers in North Norfolk save the most in proportion to earnings
Savers in North Norfolk have the biggest savings balances relative to local earnings in the UK, according to the latest Halifax Savings report. The average balance of £9,883 is equivalent to 55% of local average annual gross earnings.
Why you are better off being Welsh!
Results from the latest Legal & General MoneyMood Survey show that females are in the mood to spend more and males are in the mood to save more - in fact 6 per cent more men are in the mood to save compared to women.
Ten-year high for bonds
Commenting on a 13th provider offering a bond of over seven per cent, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at moneysupermarket.com, said: "It has been a decade since we have seen this many providers with bonds paying seven per cent or more.
Post Office launches new 7.05% growth bond
The Post Office has launched a new one year Growth Bond paying a leading rate of 7.05%. The Growth Bond is ideal for savers looking for a guaranteed rate of return over a fixed period of time, and unlike other similar products on the market is open to anyone with a minimum investment of £500.
The Cheshire launches new Guaranteed Capital Plus Account
Cheshire Building Society has launched a new Guaranteed Capital Plus Account (GCPA), provided by Credit Suisse International.
Reformed smokers cashing in
Michelle Slade, analyst at Moneyfacts.co.uk, comments: "Figures from the NHS earlier this year revealed that nearly 165,000 people gave up smoking with NHS help in 2007, compared with nearly 129,000 in 2006.
Tooth fairy generosity grows
Britain's children are in for a toothy treat, as new research reveals that the tooth fairy is worth an enormous £23.4million this year.
Newcastle launches new 1 year fixed rate postal bond
Newcastle has announced the launch of its new postal bond, with a fixed rate of 6.8% Gross/AER on a minimum investment of £5,000.
Have you seen your money go up in smoke?
1st July marks the first anniversary of the smoking ban across England, a time when many smokers choose not to stand out in the cold but to pack in the habit for good.
Brits save spare cash for European holiday
Brits have been setting aside their spare cash over the past year in order to afford a holiday this summer to a European destination with sandy beaches and as few British tourists as possible, according to a new study by Abbey Savings.
Bradford & Bingley launches new notice saver account
Bradford & Bingley has today launched a market-leading notice account paying up to 5.75% AER, which is ideal for savers who want to keep their savings at arms' length whilst earning a highly attractive rate of interest.