Savings
Do it at home and save money, say in-tertainers
They say that home is where the heart is, but during the recession it's where the head is too - according to new research by Abbey Savings.
New Protected Capital Account now available from Zurich
Available immediately, but only until 20 November 2009, the Zurich Protected Capital Account 2 (PCA 2) which runs for five years, offers intermediaries and their clients the potential to benefit from the growth of 15 of the largest companies from the FTSE 100 index whilst protecting the client's original capital investment.
New issue of NS&I fixed rate bonds great for customers
Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk looks at the latest savings bond rates from National Savings and Investments launched today.
NS&I Guaranteed Growth Bonds and Guaranteed Income Bonds
NS&I (National Savings and Investments) is releasing new Issues of its Guaranteed Growth Bonds and Guaranteed Income Bonds with rates up to 4.60% AER with immediate effect.
HSBC Onshore Investment Bond exclusively on Ascentric
HSBC has launched the HSBC Onshore Investment Bond - Ascentric, exclusively on the independent wrap platform.
Santander's UK savings brands new two year fixed rate bond
From today, Thursday 22 October, Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley Savings are launching a new two year fixed rate bond paying a highly competitive 4.00 per cent gross/AER.
Building societies offer most consistent savings accounts
October 2009's Moneyfacts Consistency Survey has once again seen building societies dominating the results. Today, building societies offer customers 77% of the most consistent savings accounts in the marketplace.
Barclays Wealth reissues FTSE Generator Bond
Barclays Wealth is reissuing its deposit based FTSE Generator Bond, which offers full capital protection and the prospect of an early maturity, following the debut success of its predecessor.
Internet Saver Account from Scottish Widows Bank
Scottish Widows Bank has launched a new Internet Saver Account for personal funds. This new online account has a competitive variable interest rate of 3.01% Gross/AER, which includes a 1.00% bonus for the first 12 months.
Building Societies launch new monthly savings account
The Cheshire, Derbyshire and Dunfermline Building Societies have launched a new account designed to give savers a great rate of interest with the flexibility of choosing how much they want to invest each month.
NS&I makes changes to its fixed rate bond range
NS&I and the Post Office have announced changes to the way customers can invest in NS&I's Guaranteed Growth Bonds and Guaranteed Income Bonds.
Nationwide Savings Index bounces back
All four of the Nationwide Savings indices have bounced back, following last month's falls. The Savings Index is now at its highest level since November 2008.
New Guaranteed Equity Bond from NS&I
NS&I (National Savings and Investments) is launching a new issue of its Guaranteed Equity Bond (GEB) on 13 October 2009. This will offer a potential return that is linked to the FTSE 100 index - up to a maximum of 50%/8.45% AER over the 5-year term - without any risk to investors' capital.
Who wants to be a millionaire? Our kids do
Over half of UK kids (51%) think they'll be a millionaire one day according to a survey of 3,000 six to ten-year-olds by Tesco Savings.
Don't be caught cold when your fixed rate bond matures
Fixed rate bonds are a great way for savers with a lump sum to generate a good level of return in this low rate environment.