Savings
Yorkshire Bank 5.10% fixed rate savings bond
Yorkshire Bank has launched new rates of up to 5.10% on its Term Deposit account. The account is ideal for those who want to put away a lump sum and don't want to make any withdrawals or additional deposits.
Brits say 'No thanks' to a £2.15 trillion inheritance
As two thirds (66%) of the UK's over 55s - or 10.9 million people - look to leave their relatives more than £2.15 trillion in their wills, Aviva - the UK's largest insurer - reveals that only 41% of ‘children' actually expect an inheritance.
Grandparents save parents over £5 billion in free childcare
The UK's grandparents are saving parents just over £5 billion each year in childcare costs, a new research study reveals today.
Thrifty Brits cut back this Christmas
As the second Christmas of the UK's deepest recession approaches, a study published by Saga Platinum credit card reveals how the British public are budgeting for Christmas.
Post Office to expand financial services offer
The Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today opened a public consultation on new financial products and services that could be offered by the Post Office.
Savings suffer when women put their families first
For many women, family comes first and their future finances second, according to new research from the fifth annual Scottish Widows Women and Pensions Report.
The 10 million problem recession
Since the start of the recession (April 2008), Citizens Advice Bureaux across England and Wales have seen approaching 10 million problems presented by almost 3 million people.
Abbey, A&L and B&B launch new Fixed Rate Bonds
This week, Wednesday 2 December, Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley are launching a new range of Fixed Rate Bonds, available to both new and existing customers.
Alliance Trust wins Low-Cost SIPP Provider of the Year Award
Alliance Trust Savings, a subsidiary of Alliance Trust PLC, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the Low-Cost SIPP Provider of the Year Award at the Financial Times and Investors Chronicle Investment Awards 2009.
Brits underestimate essential monthly bills
Brits are grossly underestimating their monthly essential spend by as much as £964, whilst at the same time overestimating how long they could survive on their assets, if they were to lose their monthly income, by a staggering five months according to a major new report.
Confidence still strong among HIPPIES
The original 1960s hippies celebrated flower power, but as this generation approaches retirement, a new ‘HIPpy' spirit has taken hold.
Moneyfacts.co.uk announces new and improved website
Moneyfacts.co.uk has relaunched its comparison website, making it even easier for consumers to compare financial products.
Fidelity calls on Darling to make ISAs tax free
As the Chancellor of the Exchequer prepares his pre-budget report, Fidelity International, UK ISA provider, is calling for Mr Darling to make ISAs completely tax free in a bid to jump-start the nations' savings and help people better prepare for their retirement and other financial needs.
Mortgage approvals and gross lending hold steady
The value of building society mortgage approvals in October was £1,511 million - broadly in line with the £1,565 million of approvals in September, according to the Buildings Societies Assocation (BSA).
TISA calls for more flexibility in retirement savings
In its Pre-Budget Report submission TISA - Tax Incentivised Savings Association - is reiterating its support for the concept of a Workplace ISA as part of a more flexible savings approach to finance retirement.