Savings
Abbey launches new super saver account
Abbey launches its new Super Saver on 21 April 2008. 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. Minimum deposit is £1, and maximum investment is £2m.
Are instant access accounts always what they seem?
The majority of savers like the comfort of knowing that if they require immediate access to their money, they can get it. But with some accounts this comes at a price.
Alliance & Leicester's premier regular saver is back
Alliance & Leicester's popular Premier Regular Saver account is back. The account, paying 12% pa gross/AER will be available to customers opening an Alliance & Leicester Premier Current Account, from Monday 21 April 2008.
Nationwide launches new bonds with increased rates for savers
Nationwide Building Society has launched a range of new bonds offering competitive interest rates and guaranteed returns for savers. With effect from today, the following bonds will be available:
Parents believe the right child's name can help open doors
UK parents believe that choosing the right name can help get their children ahead in life, according to research from Abbey Banking. Some 20 million parents (70 per cent) believe the ‘right' name opens up greater opportunities in life for an individual.
moneysupermarket.com: competitive fixed rate bonds available
Commenting on the competitive fixed rate bonds available, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said: "There's a lot of noise in the fixed rate bond market with a wealth of launches and competitive rates topping 6.8 per cent AER - and we can only expect more to come.
Savers have never had it so good
Historically, when base rates changed, savings rates followed suit, but in the current credit crunch, those with spare cash and prepared to move their money around can take advantage of the banks' and building societies' eagerness to attract retail funds.
Alliance & Leicester launches new range of fixed rate bonds
Alliance & Leicester has launched a new range of very competitive Fixed Rate Bonds. The new bonds are available from the bank's branches from today, Wednesday 16 April and details are as follows:
3G UK as parents move to live with children
More than 80,000 UK households are now 3G families with three generations living together as financial pressures force adults with children to provide support to their elderly parents, according to new research from Prudential.
First time buyers urged to invest mortgage deposits wisely
Over 1 million first time buyers have decided to put their property ownership ambitions on ice for at least the next twelve months, according to new research from Abbey Mortgages. That accounts for 67 per cent of all first time buyers.
Bradford & Bingley launches one-year fixed rate bond
Bradford & Bingley has launched a market-leading one-year fixed rate bond at 6.40% p.a. gross/AER, designed to appeal to savers looking for a highly competitive fixed return on their savings.
Cheshire launches Premier Postal Savings Account
The Cheshire Building Society has launched a new Premier Postal Savings Account offering a competitive 6.00% gross/5.88% AER including an introductory bonus of 0.75%, guaranteed until the 31st December 2008, subject to a minimum balance of £10,000 being maintained.
Norwich and Peterborough increases fixed savings rates
Norwich and Peterborough Building Society (N&P) is increasing the rates of interest paid on its six month and one year Fixed Rate Bonds, and its one year Fixed Rate Mini Cash ISA, with immediate effect.
Abbey issues new savings bonds
Abbey Savings has launched its latest tranche of fixed-term savings accounts for customers looking for a guaranteed return on an amount of money they can lock away for a set time.
Saga launches 6.71% fixed rate bond
Saga Personal Finance is offering a new saving product with the launch of a new One Year Fixed Rate Bond. The bond offers 6.71% Gross/AER, making it one of the top UK based bonds on the best buy charts. This new product further widens the portfolio of savings products available through Saga.