Savings
Leeds Building Society wins top savings awards
Leeds Building Society has won the awards for the ‘Best Notice Account Provider' and ‘Best No Notice Account Provider' at the prestigious 2010 Moneyfacts awards.
Short respite but inflation rises will punish savers further
Inflation figures show that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has fallen marginally to 3.40%, still way above the Government's 2% target.
Inflation falling a double edge sword for savers
The announcement by the Bank of England that inflation has fallen during May, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) down to 3.40 per cent, gives Britain's beleaguered savers some short term relief, but the forecast for the longer term looks bleak, according to moneysupermarket.com.
Brits choose cars over savings
According to the latest research from Standard Life, only 46% of consumers ‘care' about their pension, but over half (54%) ‘care' for their car. The average cost of a used car sold in March this year was just £5,791, a very small figure when compared to something that could safeguard your financial future.
Nationwide increases rates on Fixed Rate Bonds and e-Bonds
Nationwide Building Society has announced details of new rates on its two and three-year Fixed Rate Bonds and e-Bonds and the launch of a new three-year Fixed Rate ISA.
Does it pay to be green?
The BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has already been hailed the worst environmental disaster in US history, once again bringing green issues to the forefront of people's minds.
Compare 2,200 savings accounts with moneysupermarket.com
Comparison site, moneysupermarket.com, has unveiled its new and improved savings channel which now compares all available UK savings accounts - over 2,200 - to help customers find the right home for their money. The new look savings comparison channel can be found by visiting moneysupermarket.com/savings.
Younger adults leading the way on savings
A potential savings revolution is upon us as for the first time younger savers are over taking the older generation when it comes to getting into the savings habit.
Lloyds TSB launches 5.375 per cent corporate bond
Lloyds TSB has launched a fixed rate corporate bond, specifically for retail investors. The Lloyds TSB Bank plc bond is the first corporate bond for retail investors to be issued under Lloyds Banking Group. It will give individuals the opportunity to invest in a product which until recently was only accessible to institutional investors.
Cash deposits rocket 275%
Cash deposits have seen a massive boost in the past three months according to the latest statistics from Fair Investment Company.
Dozen best buy savings deals disappear
Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk looks at the latest changes in the savings market.
Britain’s savings level crunched by recession
New research from unbiased.co.uk reveals that savings plummeted in mid-2008, from around £39 billion to £20 billion, and haven't recovered since - making them a major victim of the credit crunch. The latest figures show people are now saving just over £16 billion.
Vouchers are the new dating currency
Three quarters of us would be happy to go on a second date if our new squeeze used a voucher to pay for dinner on the first date, a new survey has found. More than half of us would even feel “happy” that our date was bagging a bargain so they could spend more money spoiling them for the rest of the evening.
Competitive savings bonds from NatWest and RBS
From Saturday 5 June 2010, a range of three new competitive savings bonds will be introduced from NatWest and RBS.
Santander and A&L issue new fixed rate savings bonds
This week Santander and Alliance & Leicester have launched a new range of competitive Fixed Rate Bonds paying up to 3.50 per cent gross/AER.