Savings
Bradford & Bingley to launch market-leading one-year eBond
Bradford & Bingley will launch a one-year eBond with a market-leading fixed rate of 6.50% p.a. gross/AER on Monday 14 January.
Consistent savings accounts
For savers who are fed up with excessive rate cuts or too busy constantly to switch between short term deals.
Nationwide launches new range of bonds
Nationwide Building Society has announced that it will be launching a new range of bonds offering competitive interest rates and guaranteed returns for savers. With effect from Friday 11 January 2008, the following new bonds will be available:
Savers - fed up with big rate cuts and short term bonuses?
Lisa Taylor, at Moneyfacts.co.uk comments: “UK savers are faced with a huge array of savings accounts to choose from, but how can they pick an account that hasn’t had its rate slashed to a derisory level or find an account that doesn’t include a short term bonus?
Regular savings beat recent rate drops
Savers can continue to benefit from good regular savings deals following the recent fall in the base rate.
Bradford & Bingley launches market-leading fixed rate bonds
Bradford & Bingley has launched three market-leading fixed rate bonds, ideal for savers who are looking for an attractive return on their savings at a guaranteed fixed rate.
Nationwide calls for voluntary code on savings products
Nationwide Building Society is calling on the industry to play fair to savers and inform them when introductory interest rates are due to end.
Bradford & Bingley’s new easy access account
Commenting on Bradford & Bingley’s new easy access account paying 6.4 per cent, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said: "While there has been a great deal of focus on providers cutting savings rates since December's Bank of England decision, it's great to see a new product paying over six per cent.
B&B launches new Internet Saver 2 Account
Bradford & Bingley has responded to demand from cyber savers and launched Internet Saver 2, an internet only account with no gimmicks, no hidden catches. Just a simple, straightforward, easy to access, superb online rate.
Very happy New Year for HBOS employees
ifs ProShare, a not-for-profit organisation that promotes Employee Share Ownership, has welcomed news that almost 14,000 HBOS employees have started the New Year by gaining up to £4,000 as a result of participating in HBOS Save As You Earn (SAYE) Sharesave plans.
Kids’ odd jobs economy worth £696 million
Crafty kids are raking in almost £700 million a year for chores and errands according to research amongst the country’s 11-18 year olds undertaken by Abbey Banking.
Don’t despair – make sure you prepare!
There is little doubt that the next 12 months are going to be tough for Britain’s consumers. There will be a lot of belt tightening for people – but my message is don’t despair – make sure you prepare.
Treat yourself to a financial healthcheck this New Year
Avoid the financial winter blues by kick-starting 2008 with a fresh approach to savings, says Cheshire Building Society.
Savings top agenda for consumers in 2008
When it comes to finances the number one New Year’s resolution is to save more money in 2008, according to a survey from Nationwide Building Society.
Halifax reunites £14million in dormant accounts
Halifax has announced it has already reunited customers with £14.4million (33%) of all the money held in its dormant banking and saving accounts. Over 5,000 customers have been reunited with an average of over £2,500 each.