Savings

Coventry improves its Sixty-Plus savings range

Coventry Building Society is improving its Sixty-Plus range of accounts by extending the guarantee on its Sixty-Plus Notice account and launching a new Sixty-Plus Bond.

Maradona’ unlikely to stop rates rising

It now seems certain that the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will deliver a 0.25% increase on Bank Base Rate (BBR) when they meet on Thursday and some market commentators are even alluding to an increase of up to 0.50%.

Mood to save rises

Legal & General’s MoneyMood Survey shows that the mood to save was higher in April compared to the same month in 2006.

Skipton’s bond rates rise ahead of speculated MPC decision

With strong speculation of an increase in the Bank of England’s base rate, savers looking for increased returns can find them with Skipton Building Society’s new range of Pick ‘N’ Fix bonds.

How we're paying for the banks to have a holiday

Savers in the United Kingdom look set to miss out on £240 million in interest this month.

Savvy savers vote with their feet and make the switch

Savvy Brits who are unhappy with their savings account are voting with their feet and switching providers, according to new research out today from Birmingham Midshires’ Saving Britain campaign.

Chelsea launches new range of fixed rate saving options

Chelsea Building Society has launched a new range of Fixed Rate Options, which includes a new 1 year, 2 year and ClicknSave Fixed Rate Option effective from Saturday 5 May 2007.

Young Brits delay financial milestones but rush into home buying

Despite money matters putting Britain’s younger generations off tying the knot and flying the nest, today’s under 25’s anticipate buying their first home before their grandparents did, according to new research by Engage Mutual.

Guaranteed monthly income of 6.00% AER with access

Leeds Building Society has launched a new 3-year fixed rate income bond, which guarantees to pay 6.00% AER until 31 May 2010 and has a minimum opening balance of only £1000.

Leeds Building Society launches 2 year fixed rate bond paying 6.20%

Leeds Building Society is set to launch a 2-Year Fixed Rate Bond paying a market leading 6.20% AER until 30 June 2009, with instant access to up to 25% of the funds without notice or penalty, at any time.

The golden generation

People aged over 50 are collectively benefiting from an unprecedented level of personal wealth, according to research from Abbey Savings. The personal household wealth of the 50+ generation has rocketed 45.6 per cent in the past five years to in excess of five trillion pounds.