Savings
Skipton launches attractive new online bonus saver account
Skipton Building Society is launching a new edition of its popular Online Bonus Saver account.
Leeds Bonus Notice Account pays 3% with access
Leeds Building Society's new Bonus Notice Account pays a competitive current interest rate of 3.00% gross/ AER, with full access subject to 90 days notice.
Nationwide SavingsWatch reaches 150,000 subscribers
More than 150,000 savers are benefitting from Nationwide's SavingsWatch, which was launched just three months ago.
Competitive new short term savings bond from N&P
A new, limited issue fixed rate bond from Norwich & Peterborough Building Society (N&P) is offering savers a safe haven for their cash.
Nationwide rewards member loyalty with unique savings account
Nationwide is launching a Loyalty Saver, an account paying a higher rate of interest based on the length of time a customer has been a member of the Society.
Savers urged to jump on rates to take advantage of leading deals
The average rate on the top 5 easy access savings accounts have seen a drop of 0.21 per cent since the beginning of August, according to analysis from MoneySupermarket so savers who are looking for a suitable savings account need to be quick to take advantage of leading deals.
Young people lead the way for austerity
The younger generation is moving away from a ‘buy now - pay later' culture and embracing austerity, with a massive 63% of Welsh 16-24 year olds believing now is a good time to save.
Long-term savers have missed out on doubling their money
Long-term savers who have shunned the stock market over the last ten years have missed out on doubling their money, according to analysis by The Motley Fool.
The great piggy bank robbery
Parents with children under 18 are resorting to taking or borrowing their children's savings to help pay the bills, according to research from MoneySupermarket.
Women and the younger generations boost Britain's savings
NS&I's latest Quarterly Savings Survey shows that there has been a turnaround in savings levels since last quarter, however there is still some way to go before they return to the levels seen in Winter 2011/12.
40% of consumers turn their back on retirement saving
AXA's latest Big Money Index reveals a bleak long-term picture for increasing numbers of recession-weary consumers, with four in 10 now not saving for retirement and 20 per cent not saving at all.
Popularity of passbook account continues to rise
A new wave of customers has opened a traditional passbook savings account with Yorkshire Building Society while this summer's bank scandals started to unfold.
Bargain-hunter Brits net £14bn savings a year
Cash-strapped people in Britain have saved as much as £14 billion in the past year - an average of £346 each - by hunting around for the best bargains on life's essentials, including groceries, insurance, clothing, mobile phone contracts and holidays, among others, available in shops and online, according to research from Santander.
Over 55s face retirement cash shortfall of almost £70k
Savers aged 35 and above have high targets for a cash savings pot to supplement retirement income but are failing to put enough away. In contrast, younger people are aiming low, but stand to accumulate larger pots if they keep up their good habits, according to HSBC.
New guaranteed investment range from Teachers Assurance
Teachers Assurance has launched two new investment products, in response to feedback from its Research Panel.