Savings
Third of Britons to make financial New Year Resolutions
The latest research conducted in the week before Christmas by 72 Point Limited on behalf of F&C Asset Management has revealed that as many as a third of Britons are set to make financially-related New Year resolutions this weekend .
Savers cash in as bonuses average 0.58 per cent
Savers are benefiting from bonuses averaging 0.58 per cent on instant access accounts as companies fight for new business, new research from MoneyExpert.com reveals.
Up to 12 million Brits failed to save a penny in 2006
Nearly one in three of us failed to save a penny during 2006, according to research from Alliance & Leicester.
It’s time to start paying for Christmas…. 2007!
Just finished off the turkey and mince pies? Then now’s the time to start thinking about how to pay for Christmas … next year.
Scarborough savings account offers 5.50% with easy access
Scarborough Building Society is launching a new Click and Save account, offering a market leading rate of 5.50% for annual interest on balances of £1,000-plus, with the added benefit of easy access without notice or charge.
Skipton’s Christmas Saver prevents December debt
Following a recent survey showing that more than four million Britons are still paying the bill for last Christmas while they shop for this one, Skipton Building Society is launching a new Christmas Saver account.
Nearly two million retirees have no plans to pay for long-term care
New research from Fidelity International suggests that the equivalent of nearly two million people aged 55-75 who have spare money have no plans to allocate any to pay for long term care.
Nationwide launches new Guaranteed Equity Bond
Nationwide has launched a new tranche of its Guaranteed Equity Bond (GEB).
Will bond markets run out of road in 2007?
The bond markets have travelled through 2006 without too many bumps in the road but as 2007 approaches a major slowdown in the US could see default levels jump sharply, warns Ian Robinson, manager of F&C Fixed Interest Fund.
Money is for life not just for Christmas
The money children receive for Christmas is an ideal opportunity for parents to get children into the saving habit from an early age. However, many parents do not know where to start when it comes to putting money away for their children's futures and educating them financially.
Winter bills may spell trouble for young Brits
With winter on our doorstep, the latest research from Birmingham Midshires’ Saving Britain campaign reveals that under-thirties may struggle to pay the higher bills that go hand-in-hand with the dark and chilly nights of the festive season.
Sainsbury’s increases interest rate on its internet saver account
Sainsbury’s Bank has increased the interest rate paid on its Internet Saver account by 0.25%, meaning it will pay 5.25% Gross AER on all balances.
Leeds Building Society launch penalty free instant access fixed rate bond
Leeds Building Society has launched a 1-Year postal bond paying 5.50% AER fixed until 31 January 2008, with full instant access to all the funds, without notice or penalty, at any time.
Good news for PruBond policyholders as Prudential holds bonus rates
Prudential, one of the UK’s leading with-profits providers, today kicked off the withprofits bonus season early with good news for its PruBond policyholders. For the fifth consecutive year, it is maintaining the annual bonus rate paid on its Prudence Bond plans at 3.25 per cent per annum. The annual bonus will be applied from 01 March 2007.
Royal Bank launches limited edition Christmas Bond
The Royal Bank of Scotland has launched a special, limited edition Christmas Savings Bond to help savers get a head start for 2007.