Savings
Brits hide £4.6bn from their partners in secret savings stashes
Fifteen per cent of Britons over the age of 40 and living with their partner choose to keep some or all of their savings hidden from their spouse or partner, according to the latest research from Prudential which examines couples' attitudes to financial planning.
Halifax fixed savings rate increase
Halifax is increasing the interest rates on its 4 year and 5 year Fixed Online Saver account from Tuesday 15 November 2011.
Legal & General Inflation Protected Deposit Bond
Legal & General has launched a new, innovative savings plan, which is designed to offer investors the potential to protect their capital from inflation whatever the level of the RPI over a 5 year term.
Newcastle launches first time buyer savings account
A new savings account has been launched by Newcastle Building Society (NBS), in a bid to help people save a deposit to get on the property ladder.
Coventry re-launches Poppy Online Saver account
Back by popular demand - Coventry Building Society is re-launching the popular Poppy Online Saver, with a market-leading rate of 3.15% AER.
Santander’s inflation-linked savings bond
As inflation continues to creep up, savers seeking ways of protecting their savings and investments, should consider Santander's Inflation Linked Savings Bond (Issue 7).
New cahoot two-year fixed rate savings bond pays 4.01%
Following a successful campaign in August cahoot is launching another market leading two-year fixed bond paying 4.01 per cent AER. The bond is available from 14 November 2011 to 11 December 2011 (subject to availability).
Northern Rock launches new eBond issues 20-21
Northern Rock has launched two new issues of its new online fixed rate e-bond account, providing competitive interest rates for those savers who wish to operate their accounts online.
Triodos increases rate on its Online Saver Plus
Leading ethical bank Triodos has increased the rate on its Online Saver Plus product to 2.5%, and offers a real alternative for UK savers to make their voice heard and make a difference whilst getting a good financial return on their savings.
Leeds launches affinity savings partnership with Marie Curie Cancer
Leeds Building Society has launched a new affinity savings partnership with Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Brits most financially flush at 48
It seems our forties really are fabulous as new research from MORE TH>N Home Insurance reveals Brits are worth the most at 48, when the value of our possessions peaks at £52,587.
Coventry Building Society launches new Poppy Bond
Coventry Building Society is delighted to announce the annual return of its innovative Poppy Bond, which has helped to raise over £5 million for the Royal British Legion since its launch in 2008.
Big jump in advisers recommending offshore bonds according to L&G
The latest research from Legal & General International (Ireland) shows a significant increase in the number of advisers who have recommended offshore bonds compared to two years ago.
Northern Rock launches Monthly Saver account for regular savers
Northern Rock has launched a new savings account to complement its existing savings range, the competitively priced Monthly Saver account, paying 4.00% gross pa/AER, including a 3% bonus for 12 months, fixed for a year from account opening.
Savers reap rewards by setting specific goals
British savers who set themselves goals are likely to save 44% (£42.50) more each month than those without such a savings objective, according to new data released from NS&I's Savings Survey.