Savings
Nationwide launches range of bonds with increased rates
Nationwide Building Society has announced that it will be launching a range of new bonds offering competitive interest rates and guaranteed returns for savers.
Testing the water during market volatility
Many people choose to invest their money in cash funds when the market goes through a period of uncertainty.
Chelsea launches 90 Day Notice account
Chelsea Building Society is encouraging savers to point their savings in the right direction with the launch of its Chelsea 90 Day Notice account on Saturday 26 April 2008.
Money and exams top list of worries for today's troubled kids
Widespread concern about the state of the economy and the uncertainty in the housing market are causing stress in children as young as 11 years of age according to a new report from Abbey Banking.
AEGON offers guarantees with launch of Investment Control
AEGON Scottish Equitable has launched Investment Control, an onshore bond offering investors a wide choice of funds, control over how the bond is paid for and certainty of money-back guarantees.
Savings with a spring!
Chelsea Building Society is launching two new Spring Fixed Rate Bonds from Wednesday 23 April 2008.
Yorkshire launches e-Bonds
Yorkshire Building Society is launching a new, internet based, fixed rate savings bond. The first issue is a one-year bond paying 6.20% gross/AER and is available until 31st May.
NS&I reduces rates on variable savings offers
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) is decreasing the interest rates on its variable savings offers by up to 0.25% per annum.
Post Office launches new Fiveyear Saver
The Post Office announces the sixth issue of its Fiveyear Saver - a no risk, fixed-term deposit bond - which guarantees returns over a five year period with the benefit of further growth potential linked to the FTSE 100-Index.
New Saga fixed rate bond launched
Saga has announced the issue of a new one-year fixed rate bond. The new issue will be available to savers from Wednesday 23rd April. This is a limited issue and once fully subscribed will be closed, so people should apply quickly to avoid disappointment.
MoneyExpert.com: Abbey's new super saver account
Sean Gardner, of MoneyExpert.com, said: "Abbey's new super saver account, at 9.1%, offers a fantastic rate but, as one would expect from such a headline catching product, there are catches to look out for.
Abbey launches new instant access saver
Abbey Savings has launched their new Instant Access Saver account paying a market leading rate of 6.50 per cent gross on the total balance of the account if £1,000 or more is held in the account.
Yorkshire Bank launches new rate term deposit account
To help savers make the most of their savings, Yorkshire Bank has launched a new term deposit account with a guaranteed interest rate of up to 6.25% AER.
Rising cost of living set to dent first-time buyers' deposits
With recent reports highlighting a rise in the cost of living, potential first-time buyers are finding it more difficult to save for their deposits.
Bradford & Bingley launches one-year fixed rate eBond
Bradford & Bingley has launched a market-leading one-year fixed rate eBond at 6.40% p.a. gross/AER, designed to appeal to online savers looking for a highly competitive fixed return on their savings.