Savings
Virgin launches new savings accounts
The first new savings accounts have been announced since Virgin Money acquired Northern Rock plc on 1 January 2012.
Make your financial well being your number one New Year resolution
With the New Year already here and people trying to stick to their New Year’s resolutions, Fidelity Worldwide Investment is urging the nation to take control of their savings.
Santander's New Year fixed rate bonds offer rates up to 3.70%
For savers keen to get a guaranteed return this New Year, Santander's new range of fixed rate bonds is launched today, Tuesday 3 January and includes a two year fixed rate paying up to a competitive 3.70 per cent gross AER.
Derbyshire, Cheshire and Dunfermline reward regular saving
The Cheshire, Dunfermline and Derbyshire Building Societies are today (Tuesday 3 January 2012) launching Platinum Monthly Saver, a new competitive account designed to encourage people to build up a nest egg by saving on a regular basis.
Plan for a debt-free Christmas 2012
The mince pies and turkey may be long gone and the decorations packed away but it is not too soon to start planning for Christmas 2012.
Competitive fixed rate savings bond on offer to loyal customers
From today, Tuesday 3 January 2012, the Derbyshire, Cheshire and Dunfermline Building Societies are each separately launching a new fixed rate Loyalty Bond.
A quarter of Brits haven't switched and saved in the last 12 months
New research by Gocompare.com has revealed that although 65 per cent of consumers are anticipating 2012 to be a very difficult year financially, over 12 million of them haven't switched any of the 20 most common financial products including car insurance, home insurance, energy provider, credit card or mortgage lender in the last year.
New 180 day notice account offers premium rates to investors
Skipton International, the Guernsey based savings and local mortgage specialist, has launched a new variable rate savings account targeting both Channel Islands and offshore individual savers, with interest rates of up to 2.75% gross/AER on offer.
New fixed rate savings bond for short term savers
A new savings bond offering a best buy return is being added to Yorkshire Building Society's fixed term portfolio from Friday (30th December).
Halifax launches Kids Fixed Saver range
This Christmas, parents looking to build a nest egg for their children will have access to some competitive rates from Halifax with the launch of a new fixed savings range for children.
West Brom launches Christmas Regular Saver Account
There may still be turkey leftovers in the fridge but the West Brom is encouraging customers to plan ahead for their spending next Christmas.
The cash gift for children that also supports charities
This Christmas, anyone worrying about what to buy for a child should consider another option. Charity Bank, the not for profit savings bank, offers an account for those under the age of 16.
Tesco Bank Retail Bond exceeds target once again
Tesco Bank has closed the book on its second Retail Bond, taking orders of £60 million.
Leeds unveils 1 year fixed rate savings bond at 3.35%
Leeds Building Society has unveiled a 1 year fixed rate bond, which combines a high guaranteed return of 3.35% gross p.a./ AER with unlimited access to 25% of the funds, without notice or penalty, at any time.
Most Brits fail to save for Christmas
According to a new survey by The Co-operative Bank, only 42% of Brits saved for Christmas this year.