April 2011 Archive

Value of money drops nearly 100 per cent in 50 years

The value of money has fallen by 94 per cent over the last 50 years, according to new research from BM Savings using data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Yorkshire and N&P merger announced

Yorkshire and Norwich & Peterborough merger extends branch network of each

The Yorkshire Building Society and Norwich & Peterborough merger announced this week is no surprise, says moneysupermarket.com.

AA Savings to launch two-year fixed rate ISA

Individuals looking for an ISA may be interested in a new product that is being launched by AA Savings tomorrow (April 21st).

Sainsbury's increases rates on savings accounts

Sainsburys has revised the rates for two of its savings accounts

Sainsbury's has announced that it is increasing the rate on its Easy saver and Online Saver accounts.

New two-year bond from Yorkshire Building Society

A new bond offering a two-year fixed rate is to be unveiled by Yorkshire Building Society.

Principality offers online-only savings account

A new online-only product has been launched by the Principality Building Society.

High demand expected for Sainsbury's Finance's new fixed-rate savings accounts

Two new fixed-rate savings accounts have been launched by Sainsbury's Finance.

New investment funds from Nationwide

Investors may find Nationwide Building Society offers them improved choice as it has unveiled three new investment funds - the BlackRock UK Income Fund, Newton Balanced Fund and First State Global Resources Fund.

HMRC reminds employers of new tax year PAYE rules

PAYE rules listed by HMRC for new tax year

HMRC sets out new PAYE rules for the new tax year.

Investors encouraged to make use of tax-free savings

Investors have been encouraged to take advantage of tax-free savings offers sooner rather than later.

Principality Building Society launches new ISA range

Unlimited withdrawals for the first 12 months, subject to 30 days notice, is one of the potential benefits offered by Principality Building Society's new range of ISAs.

A guide to the new tax year

April 6th is the start of the new tax year

April 6th sees the beginning of a new financial year. This means that a new set of tax allowances and rates apply with implications for all of us. Myfinances.co.uk guides you through it.

A guide to inflation-linked savings accounts

Inflation-linked savings accounts can maintain the power of your money

With inflation at a high rate and interest rates low, savers are having a tough time making real gains. Banks are offering more inflation-linked savings accounts but are they worth it over a five-year term?

JPMorgan reveals investment opportunities

The number of high-yielding investments available from global markets is growing.

Savers missing out on maximum ISA allowance?

Many individuals might not be making the most of their maximum cash ISA allowance.

Leeds Building Society: ISAs remain popular

People are still opting for ISAs as a savings method despite a number of individuals being unsure about changes to the allowance for the next tax year.

Last chance to invest in an ISA

Today is the deadline for using your 2010-11 ISA allowance

If you want to beat the 2010-11 ISA deadline then you need to move fast because the deadline for most providers is close of business today (April 5th).