Savings
Inflation remains stubbornly high as savers continue to feel the pain
The announcement by The Bank of England that The Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained stubbornly high at 2.7 per cent, will be a cold blow for savers and means searching for the best savings rates is vital to ensure they are maximising their returns, according to MoneySupermarket.
Savings raided in the run up to Christmas
In the three months to the end of November people who raided their savings did so to the tune of an average £1186 to pay for unexpected costs and bills.
"NONYs" just want to have fun
Independence is low on the agenda for Britons with 5 million 25-40 year olds classing themselves as financially dependent, according to Bright Grey's Generation Now report.
Resolve to pile on the pounds in 2013
Britain's hard pressed households could give themselves a New Year financial boost in 2013 by resolving to pile on the pounds.
Spread the cost and start saving for Christmas 2013
The 2012 festive countdown is well underway but Yorkshire Building Society is already looking forward to Christmas 2013.
Saving habit starts early at Alliance Trust Savings
As Junior ISAs (JISAs) pass their first anniversary, analysis of Alliance Trust Savings customer data has revealed that nearly a third of JISA holders are one-year-old or under (29%), with 13 year olds the next most popular age (12%).
The Share Centre provides Junior ISAs for looked after children
The Share Centre has been selected as one of the providers of Junior ISAs for looked after children and young people.
Post Office launches Reward Saver and Premier Cash ISA
The Post Office has launched two new offerings - Premier Cash ISA and Reward Saver. Both products are available immediately.
Brits are hoarding nearly £320m in loose change around the house
Over £317.5 million pounds in loose change is gathering dust in UK households[i], according to the latest findings from Lloyds TSB.
Savings balances reveal new ‘South-South’ divide
Savings balances show the emergence of a geographic split, which contrasts the more typical north south divide.
Brits hide savings, debts and income from partners
Millions of people across the UK have savings, investments, debts and income that they choose to keep hidden from their partners, according to new research from Prudential.
Christmas comes early for Asda savings customers
Asda Money has announced that it has paid out over £1million in bonuses to over 500,000 Christmas Savings Card customers to help towards their Christmas shopping this festive period.
Canary Bond offers Norwich City supporters a winning deal
Supporters of Norwich City Football Club can benefit from a new football club savings bond launched by Norwich & Peterborough Building Society.
Less than 2 per cent of all savings accounts currently beat inflation
Following last week's Bank of England quarterly inflation report, MoneyVista reveals that only 1.65% of savings accounts currently beat the Retail Prices Index (RPI) and just 2% beat the Consumer Prices Index (CPI).
Half of Brits feel worse off now than they did 12 months ago
Nearly half (49%) of Brits feel worse off now than they did 12 months ago, the highest number ever recorded by Gocompare.com, which has been asking the question since August 2010.