Savings
Children choose caring careers over X-Factor stardom
Children (8 - 13 year olds) are more likely to want to ‘serve and protect' than see their name up in lights when it comes to future career aspirations, according to research from M&S Money.
Cater Allen launches new term deposit
Cater Allen, part of the Santander Group, has launched a new two-year term deposit for personal clients, paying a highly competitive 3.50 per cent gross/AER.
Northern Rock maintains great rates on fixed bonds
Northern Rock has launched a new range of fixed rate bonds (FRB), maintaining competitive interest rates starting from 3.00% gross*/AER** p.a over one year, to 4.15% gross*/AER** pa over five years.
Skipton launches limited edition online bond
Skipton Building Society has launched a new limited edition online bond, offering a competitive rate of 3.30%. The one year fixed rate bond allows customers to invest between £500 and £1,000,000 (£2,000,000 for joint applications).
Northern Rock launches new account options for savvy savers
Northern Rock has launched two great new variable rate savings options for customers who want access to their funds, but don’t want to compromise on the interest they’ll receive.
Savers still facing rate shocks
Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk looks at the current state of the savings market and the rate shocks that some consumers are still coming to terms with.
Saving £194 a month equates to financial happiness
New research by Skipton Building Society shows that there is indeed a price we can put on happiness, or ‘financial' happiness at least. For as little as an extra £6.75 a week, the equivalent of the cost of a daily chocolate bar, Brits would stop worrying about money and banish feelings of guilt!
New competitive savings bonds from NatWest and RBS
From Saturday 6 November 2010, a new range of savings bonds will be introduced from NatWest and RBS.
Coventry launches further Poppy Bond
Coventry Building Society has launched a short term Poppy Bond which will pay a highly competitive fixed rate of 3.11% (AER/gross pa) until 31 December 2011.
Post Office Reward Saver and Growth Bond rates increased
The Post Office has increased the interest rates for its Reward Saver account to 2.75% AER variable, making it a Best Buy. This rate includes a 1.00% AER bonus for the first 12 months.
Nationwide increases rate on fixed rate ISA and bonds
Nationwide Building Society is increasing the rates on its one-year Fixed Rate Bond, e-Bond, Tracker Bond and Tracker e-Bond, and Fixed Rate ISA by up to 0.25%.
Do you buy Fairtrade? Why not consider ethical investment
Most people recycle their rubbish, the majority would avoid buying products that are tested on animals, or clothes produced in a sweat shop, while companies like Fairtrade, Ecover and Neal's Yard have made it easy for consumers to make ethical and green choices in their everyday lives.
Forthcoming festive season not spurring British savers on
With just under two months to go until Christmas Day, research from NS&I reveals that the British population is feeling pessimistic about its ability to save money before the end of the year.
Skipton Building Society refreshes savings range
Skipton Building Society has announced a re-fresh of its existing savings range, introducing a suite of competitive rates and products to its customers.
Easy access accounts bounce back with a bang
Rates on fixed rate bonds have dropped over the last few months, whilst there has been resurgence among easy access accounts with interest rates increasing, according to analysis by moneysupermarket.com.