Savings
Skipton extends availability of Limited Edition 7-Year Fixed Rate Bond
The UK's fourth largest building society has responded to the new Bank of England Governor's announcement that Base Rate is likely to stay put for three years, with further support for hard-hit savers.
Men more likely to dip into retirement savings during tough times
A fifth of men (17%) in the UK would consider dipping into their retirement funds to cope with tough times as a result of unforeseen life events compared to just a tenth of women (10%), according to a new study by HSBC.
Virgin Money welcomes Royal arrival George, and Georges everywhere
To mark the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby boy, George Alexander Louis, Virgin Money is giving away Virgin Young Saver Accounts loaded with £25, and WWF Animal Adoption kits, to the first 1,000 Georges aged under 16 who open an account in-Store.
Family is a key positive influence for savvy savers
Whilst children will be looking to the education system from September to teach them how to run their finances, the over 50s have prudent parents to thank for their savings habits as a quarter of people have adopted parent's and family member's saving strategies, according to research by Saga Savings.
NS&I reduces interest rate on Premium Bonds
NS&I has announced that it was reducing the annual Premium Bond prize fund rate by 0.20% to 1.30%1 from 1 August 2013.
Savers succumb to summer spending
Summer savings are being raided to pay for holidays and weekend breaks, with the average amount withdrawn from savings accounts standing at more than double the average amount deposited.
UK couples stash £2.1bn in ‘secret savings’ as couples save solo
In the UK, we are seeing the emergence of a new generation of ‘secret savers' as the average UK couple now keeps 63% of their savings and investments in sole accounts, according to the latest findings from the Lloyds TSB Family Savings Report.
Unique new Skipton bond offers outstanding rate over 7 years
Skipton Building Society is launching a pioneering new long term bond offering customers the certainty of an excellent return for seven years.
RBS and NatWest make saving simpler
RBS and NatWest are simplifying their adult instant access savings product range by reducing the number of accounts available to just two - making choosing the right savings account simpler than ever before.
Generation recession prepares for the worst and hopes for the best
Half of all Britons (50%) are concerned that they would be unable to maintain their standard of living if they were to lose their main source of income according to Bright Grey's annual Financial Safety Net report.
Spring into summer with Skipton’s new savings range
Skipton Building Society has launched an attractive new range of Branch Bonds, E-Bonds and Fixed Rate ISAs, offering savers up to 2.50%.
Young savers being given a head start
Yorkshire Building Society has welcomed signs that parents are getting their children into the savings habit.
Virgin Money launches new savings range
Virgin Money has launched a new range of fixed rate cash ISAs, a range of fixed rate bonds and a choice of easy access ISAs.
Skipton adds to savings range for savers wanting to lock in money
Skipton Building Society has launched a new Fixed Rate Bond range, with rates paying up to 2.25%. The Society has also launched a range of branch and online Fixed Rate ISAs, paying up to 2.20%.
One in four over-75s raid their planned inheritance to support family
A quarter of over-75s (25%) - and more than a fifth of over-55s in total (21%) - have given a cash loan to family members instead of leaving an inheritance, according to Aviva's latest Real Retirement Report.