Savings
Leeds Building Society launches fantastic Leeds Rhinos offer
As part of the build up to the launch of the new 2013 Leeds Rhinos home kit on Saturday, 17th November, Leeds Building Society has unveiled an exciting new savings offer which will take place across the mutual's 16 branches in the Leeds area.
Traditional v's new banks: how savings accounts fare
Analysis from MoneySupermarket has revealed that a host of new banking entrants can currently offer consumers a better return on a range of savings products, more so than deals offered by the traditional high street banks.
Inflation soars to 2.7 per cent - savers need to maximise returns
Today's announcement by the Bank of England that The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has soared from 2.2 per cent - its lowest level in almost three years - to 2.7 per cent means consumers should be checking their savings rates even more to ensure they are maximising their returns, according to MoneySupermarket.com.
The Cheshire Platinum Monthly Saver
The Cheshire and Derbyshire Building Societies are launching new issues of the Platinum Monthly Saver, a competitive account aimed at savers looking to build up a nest egg by putting money aside on a regular basis.
Winter boost for online savers with best buy rates from West Brom
The winter may be drawing in, but the West Brom is set to brighten up the prospects for online savers with an attractive new range of WeBSave products.
Prudent over 50s are making extra savings for retirement
With regular warnings of poverty in old age, nearly half of 50-64 year olds are building a savings nest egg to supplement their pensions in retirement.
8 million households could not survive until the weekend on savings
Thirty-one per cent of UK households have less than £250 set aside as a financial safety net, according to research from HSBC.
New way for savers to support RSPCA
Animal lovers now have a new way to earn a competitive return on their savings and support their favourite charity at the same time.
The secret to happiness: Saving an extra £50 each month
Savings success has a direct impact on people's mood, according to research from NS&I that reveals 26 million Britons (53%) say saving improves their state of mind.
Post Office launches new online savings rate
The Post Office has announced the launch of a new issue of its Online Saver account. The account offers 2.35% AER and is available immediately.
Post Office launches new rates for Growth Bond and Fixed Rate Cash ISA
The Post Office has launched new rates for its Growth Bond and new Fixed Rate Cash ISA - two of its most popular savings vehicles. Both products are available immediately.
NatWest pigs are back
NatWest is bringing back its much-loved piggy banks in a children’s competition to design a new pig for the famous family.
Inflation - what can savers do to protect their savings?
Today's announcement by the Bank of England that The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has fallen to the lowest levels in almost three years, falling to 2.2 per cent from 2.5 per cent last month will be welcomed by savers.
Kids are keen to earn
Even though they aren't yet old enough to get a paying job, almost two thirds of children are already earning money to help pay for the things they want by helping with housework and doing chores.
Ecology Building Society passes £100m savings milestone
Ethical savings and green mortgage provider Ecology Building Society has announced a significant achievement in its 31 year history, with savings balances exceeding £100m for the first time.