Savings
Households go without heating to save on bills
Higher energy prices have led to a shock rise in the number of people cutting down or rationing their energy usage, according to new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Leeds 2-year fixed rate postal bond with access
Leeds Building Society has launched a market leading 2-Year Fixed Rate Postal Bond paying a guaranteed return of 3.60% with access to up to 25% of the amount invested at any time, without notice or penalty.
Leeds 18 month fixed rate bond paying 3.15%
Leeds Building Society has launched a new 18 Month Fixed Rate Bond paying 3.15%. Furthermore, the account also provides the flexibility and peace of mind that comes with access to 25% of the funds, without notice or penalty at any time, which is unusual for fixed rate savings.
Yorkshire fixed rate bond paying 4.15%
Yorkshire Building Society has launched a new three-year fixed rate bond paying a market leading 4.15% gross/AER.
AEGON offshore bond with European portability option
AEGON has announced the introduction of a valuable new option on its main offshore investment bond, the Wealth Management Portfolio, that ensures that customers moving from the UK to Spain, France or Italy can benefit from tax deferral and the ongoing certainty of their bond being tax compliant in those countries.
Consumers move away from property as long term investment
The number of people who see property as the best long-term investment has fallen to its lowest level, falling by almost a third in the last three months of 2010.
Newcastle Easy Access Online Saver with penalty-free access
Newcastle Building Society (NBS) has launched an Easy Access Online Saver that pays a variable rate of 2.70% (Gross/AER) annually, making it one of the best internet-based accounts.
Brits admit to £6.1bn forgotten savings accounts
Despite Brits becoming more cash conscious than ever, new research from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks reveals we're a forgetful bunch when it comes to keeping track of our savings.
Sainsbury's one year fixed rate savings account paying 3.2%
Sainsbury's Finance has launched a new one year fixed rate savings account, paying 3.2% AER gross, which is one of the most competitive on the market.
Leeds postal base rate tracker bond pays base rate plus 2%
Leeds Building Society has unveiled a postal base rate tracker bond, which guarantees to pay Bank of England Base Rate (BBR) plus 2% for a year (currently 2.50%).
Northern Rock rewards loyal savers
Northern Rock has created a brand new account with a great interest rate of 2.90% gross*/AER** pa variable, to reward the loyalty of its savers.
Barclays Wealth issues Regular Income Bond paying 5.75%
Barclays Wealth has launched a Regular Income Bond for investors looking to secure a competitive fixed income over the medium term.
Further misery for savers as inflation hits 3.7%
Inflation figures released today show the Consumer Price Index increased by 0.4% to 3.7% during December.
Soaring inflation looks set to continue for the foreseeable future
Today's announcement by the Bank of England on the increase in inflation to 3.7 per cent spells further bad news for consumers, with the situation unlikely to get any better in the near term.
Family Investments partners with Bounty to offer Junior Bond
Family Investments, provider of long-term savings for children, has announced its partnership with Bounty, the UK's favourite parenting club, to offer a Junior Bond.