Savers who set themselves goals are likely to save 44 per cent more each month than those without such a savings objective, according to new research from National Savings and Investments (NS&I). On average, Britons with regular savings goals are managing to set aside almost £140 (£139.79) each month, compared to £97.28 for those without [...]
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UK adults most likely in EU to buy online
In 2009, a higher percentage of UK adults bought or ordered goods and services over the Internet in the previous 12 months than in any other EU country, according to Eurostat figures highlighted in a chapter of Social Trends published today by the Office for National Statistics.
Focused on being money savvy and independent: Today’s under 18s are financially clued-up and eager to work
If you want to find capable and confident money managers look no further than Britain's tweens (8 – 13 years old) and teens (14 – 18 years old), according to the M&S Money Under 18's Work and Money Survey 2010.
Stubborn inflation punishes savers
Inflation figures out today show Consumer Price Index remains at 3.10%.Inflation figures out today show Consumer Price Index remains at 3.10%.
Nine out of ten people are saving but many are still handing an unnecessary gift to the tax man, says Fidelity Investment Managers (Consumer)
42% of people in the UK overlook their annual ISA allowance
Only one in ten maximises investments in a stocks & shares ISA
Fidelity calls on the industry to make the 6th October a date to remember in the ISA calendar
Savers expect interest rates to rise
- 68 per cent of Britons expect the Bank of England base rate to increase over the next year
- Average held cash savings in the UK is now £20,757
- One in four plans to increase the amount they save each month
- 42 per cent of adults…
Changing face of savings means increasing spotlight on current accounts
Those with small saving pots should check the rates on their current account as an added bonus to their savings accounts
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