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Adult money habits set by age of seven

Children aged seven are capable of complex thought processes related to money, research reveals

Adult money habits set by age of seven

Children aged seven are capable of complex thought processes related to money, research reveals
IMF urges Bank to provide clarity on inflation and rates

The minutes from the Bank of England's latest meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee reveal the governor, Sir Mervyn King was on the wrong side of a 6-3 vote against more QE again.
Jockey Club extends retail bond deadline by 15 days

The Jockey Club has unveiled a retail bond with a twist. It pays 7.75 per cent but 3.0 per cent of interets earned is only paid via discounts on race tickets and other costs.
OFT not to refer current accounts to Competition Commission

The Office of Fair Trading has decided not to refer the current account market to the Competition Commission saying it will monitor proposed changes and review the sector again in 2015.

ISA season 2013: The top 20 fixed rate cash ISAs Our latest feature gives a rundown of the top 20 fixed rate cash ISA deals available ahead of the ISA deadline. Invest up to £5,640 tax-free.	ISA Season 2013: ISA savers urged to switch to a better deal With the ISA deadline fast approaching if you took out an ISA with a bonus rate last year you need to switch to a better deal to make the most of your savings.
ISA countdown: How to invest in a self-select ISA	62% of ISA savers have never switched providers
ISA season 2013: The best investment ISA options	How to invest in a stocks and shares ISA
Leeds BS launch ISAs that offer access to top savings account	ISA Season 2013: The top ten instant-access cash ISAs

Co-op presents capital plan to Bank of England The Co-operative Bank has denied it will need a taxpayer bailout after Moody's cut its credit rating to junk status prompting the resignation of chief executive Barry Tootell	Post Office accounts offer simple fee structure and low charges The Post Ofice has launched three new current accounts in a pilot scheme that could be unveiled across its 11,500 branches in 2014.
Bank of England keeps QE and base rate on hold	UK savings levels fall as cost of living outpaces wage growth
Service sector boost points to sustained growth of UK economy	Co-op Lloyds decision threatens banking competition plans
UK GDP: Has the UK entered a triple-dip recession?	Inflation sits tight in March at 2.8%

We countdown the highest paying fixed rate savings bonds whether you are looking to save for one year or up to five years.

Our latest feature gives a rundown of the top 20 fixed rate cash ISA deals available ahead of the ISA deadline. Invest up to £5,640 tax-free.

Nationwide BS calls for cash ISA limits to be raised

Research by YouGov on behalf of Nationwide shows that 66 per cent of people think cash ISA savings limits sgould be raised to the same level as for investment ISA's.
Skipton BS launch new e-bond savings range paying up to 2.40%

The Skipton Building Society has launched a new range of e-bond savings paying up to 2.40 per cent for a five-year fixed rate savings bond.
Santander voted worst current account provider

Santander has received the unwanted title of worst current account provider in a survey by uSwitch despite a huge advertising campaign and some innovative products.

Investing an inheritance windfall?

A reader from London have inherited some money and now wants to invest it.
Confused by Child Trust Funds?

A reader from Sussex is expecting a baby and wants to know about the Child Trust Fund options.
Saving for a dream holiday?

A reader from Derbyshire is saving for a dream holiday in Australia next year and wants a savings account to help her.