Hundreds of thousands of customers using NatWest’s free tool to help hit their savings targets has revealed new data about savings priorities across gender, age and location. The statistics show that nearly a third more women are using the tool to reach their savings goals, however, it’s men who appear to be more ambitious with [...]
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Shawbrook launches new bonds
Shawbrook Bank has launched two new fixed rate bonds that will give personal savings customers more choice when it comes to finding an account that meets their timing needs. Shawbrook’s 18 month and 30 month fixed rate bonds have been developed for customers who are looking for fixed rate savings products – but don’t want [...]
6 million UK households could not survive until the weekend on savings
New research from first direct reveals that 28 per cent of households have less than £250 in accessible savings. The survey of over 1000 UK households reveals that more than a fifth (21 per cent) have no savings at all to fall back on and 7 per cent have savings less than £250 set aside [...]
Top tips for saving in 2012!
Financial research firm Defaqto has come up with 10 tips for savers looking to make the most of their stash in 2012. With interest rates still low, savers need to make the most of every opportunity: 1. Use your ISA allowance If you use each year’s Cash ISA allowance you can build up a [...]
The Personal Finance Awards winners announced
The winners of the Personal Finance Awards 2011/12 have been announced at a London reception. Nationwide Building Society won best overall personal finance product provider, while there were also multiple wins for Natwest, Aviva and Halifax. The winners were decided based on a poll of readers of The Money Pages and What Mortgage websites, followed [...]
Halifax launches Junior ISA
The new stocks and shares ISA aims to track the performance of the FTSE 100 Index. Customers are able to top up and value their investment online. Simon Kenyon, Halifax Savings and Investment Director, comments: “We’re proud to be able to support the Government’s decision to extend tax-efficient savings for children. This will give families [...]
Halifax fixed savings rate increase
Halifax has increased the interest rates on its four year and five year fixed online saver account. These fixed savings accounts will see a 0.20 per cent increase, bringing the 4 year account to 4.30 per cent and the 5 year account to 4.40 per cent, which join the Halifax 2 year Fixed Online Saver [...]
Nationwide launches new online ISA
Nationwide Building Society has launched its Online Cash ISA – Issue 2. The rates for annual interest for balances of £1,000 or more are: Between 2.75 per cent and 3.10 per cent depending on the balance of the account, which includes a Fixed Introductory Bonus until 31 Jan 2013. Richard Marriott, Nationwide’s head of savings, [...]
Triodos boosts online saver
Triodos has increased the rate on its Online Saver Plus product to 2.5 per cent, and says it offers a real alternative for UK savers to make their voice heard and make a difference whilst getting a good financial return on their savings. Interest rate is 2.50 per cent gross/AER variable, including a fixed 12-month [...]
Clydesdale and Yorkshire launch new cash ISA
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have launched a new cash ISA fixed rate bond with a maturity date of the 31st October 2013. The two year ISA offers a rate of four per cent, mirroring the bank’s two year term deposit rate and includes the following features: Minimum opening balance of £2,000. Maturity date, 31st October [...]
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