Savings
Derbyshire launches new 1-year fixed rate bond
Derbyshire Building Society has launched a new "1-year" fixed rate bond paying annual interest of 6.90% Gross/AER (5.52% net).
Britain’s cash savings could reach £1 trillion by 2012
Britain’s savings have nearly doubled since the turn of the Millennium, with balances up £426 billion – five times the increase in unsecured borrowing (£79 billion). This trend is likely to continue according to Alliance & Leicester Savings, with over a third (39%) planning to increase their savings balances over the next five years.
Bradford & Bingley launches eye-catching fixed rate bonds
Bradford & Bingley has announced the launch of five fixed rate bonds, one of which boasts the best rate currently available on the high street.
Chelsea launches 50:50 Balance Bond
Following the launch of Guaranteed Equity Bond (Issue 1) earlier this year, Chelsea have decided to launch an alternative style of equity product – the Chelsea 50:50 Balance Bond.
Nationwide launches range of bonds paying up to 6.50%
Nationwide Building Society has announced that it will be launching a new range of bonds offering competitive interest rates and guaranteed returns for savers.
Skipton’s Special Saver is for life – not just for Christmas
For nearly a year now, Skipton Building Society’s Christmas Saver account has been helping Britons prepare for the cost of the festive season.
Naughty savers treat themselves
The UK is a nation of naughty savers who regularly dip into their savings for treats, even though most tuck their money away for specific reasons.
Bonus bonanza
Rachel Thrussell, Head of Savings at Moneyfacts.co.uk, comments: “Unusually the last two months has seen a boom in the variable rate savings market, with rates rising and new accounts are being launched to top the charts.
Save more by making the right financial decisions
Moneyextra.com’s latest quarterly review of financial services highlights the savings available just by making the right financial decisions.
Toys are for Christmas, savings are for life
Children will receive a special gift from Britannia Building Society when their parents or grandparents open a savings account for them in November and December.
Scarborough launches exclusive Branch Notice Saver account
Scarborough Building Society is rewarding branch-based savers with a market-leading new account paying up to 6.25% APR.
Guaranteed return and penalty free access
Leeds Building Society has launched a new 1-Year Fixed Rate Bond paying 6.25% gross p.a. / AER on a minimum balance of only £100 with access, without notice or penalty, to 50% of the amount invested at any time.
Britain to become a nation of Retirement Savers
Brits are planning using their savings to live it up in their retirement, according to new research from Abbey Savings.
New Skipton bond gets better with age
A new escalator bond, launched today by Skipton Building Society, rewards savers for their loyalty with rates that increase over time.
Last call for Abbey’s short term fixed rate bonds paying up to 6.70%
Abbey Savings today advises customers to take advantage of the unusual market conditions which has given rise to some excellent fixed rate savings deals.