Savings
Yorkshire Building Society increases Rollover and e-BOND rates
Yorkshire Building Society has announced new rates for its popular Rollover and e-Bond savings products.
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.
Tesco increases Internet Saver account interest rate
Tesco is increasing the rate on its Internet Saver account to 6.25% Gross/ AER for new customers. The rate includes a bonus of 1.50% AER.
Skipton's new bond guarantees a great rate
Skipton Building Society is launching a new issue of its Guaranteed Double Asset Bond (GDAB). The bond splits the customer's investment between cash and an index-linked bond and is available from Monday 2 June.
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.
Investec Private Bank's High 5 Account change
MoneyExpert.com welcomes move to reduced notice period on High 5 Account from 12 months to three.
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.
Newton sees value in bank bonds
Despite the writedowns across the banking sector, Paul Brain, Director of Investment Management at Newton Investment Management, believes now is a positive time for bondholders, with attractive valuations and a paradigm shift in the way banks run their businesses.
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.
Alliance & Leicester's fixed rate bonds are a sell out
Due to the unprecedented popularity of Alliance & Leicester's recently launched range of Fixed Rate Bonds, these products have now been withdrawn.
Merchant Investors say bonds are not dead in the water
Figures from Merchant Investors show the combined sales of their investment bond products (the Versatile Investment Portfolio [VIP] and Investment Portfolio [IP]) have increased by 17%, which when the market is seeing a 30% reduction is a great shift.
Inspiring new breed of cautious savers
Britons are saving more and raiding less so far in 2008 according to new research from Birmingham Midshires.