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Sainsbury's Bank has announced an increase in rates paid on its eSaver account

Sainsbury's ups rate on eSaver Special savings account

Sainsbury's has announced an increase in the rate applied to its eSaver Special easy access savings account from 2.75 per cent to 2.90 per cent.

Santander has launched its new 123 current account

New Santander 123 Current Account pays interest and cashback

Santander has launched a new 123 current account that offers cashback on household bills and pays interest on positive balances.

New Santander savings bond offers cash upfront

Santander has announced the launch of a new savings bond that offers customers interest upfront.

Starting a pension early can help you enjoy a comfortable retirement

How to finance the perfect pension pot

If you want to retire in reasonable comfort it pays to start saving as soon as you can afford it because that way you gain the benefits of compound interest.

Skipton launches new online bonus saver account

Skipton Building Society launches new online bonus savers account

Skipton Building Society has launched a new online bonus savers account that pays 3.05 per cent that includes a 1.50 per cent bonus rate for 12 months and allows unlimited access without penalties.

Britons are finding that the cost of living prohibits saving, according to new research

Moneysupermarket.com: 25% of Brits never expect to be able to save

Research released today by price comparison website Moneysupermarket.com reveals the average age tat people begin to save has reached 25 and 40% of people are not currently saving anything.

Santander brings back £100 switching incentive

Santander are bringing back their switching incentive that sees new customers who switch their current account to one of Santander's popular alternatives receive £100 subject to conditions.

Britons have been urged to regularly check their bank statements.

Britons urged to check balances

Britons have been urged to regularly review their bank accounts to ensure they are getting the best deal and that they are protected against fraud.

Trust in existing banks remains low, but consumers would be wary of switching to new entrants into the market, the survey found.

"Lukewarm" reception for new high street banks

Despite a lack of trust in existing retail banks, new entrants into the market are set for a "lukewarm" reception from the public, a new report has claimed.

43% financially fat, 1% fit

Just one per cent of Brits can be classed as financially fit - while 43 per cent are described as overweight.

Bank votes 8-1 for rate freeze

The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) was split over the future of interest rates at its October meeting.

Brits are missing free cash by leaving money earning next to nothing in their current accounts

Make £295 more money on your current account

Millions of Britons are missing out on free cash by leaving money earning next to nothing in their current accounts.

By moving bank account you could get a better overdraft rate

Switch to get the best overdraft on your bank accounts

People in their overdraft can save money by moving to a current account that charges lower interest.

Switch online for best current accounts

To make sure you get the best current account you should switch online.

Myths and misconceptions that are holding Britons back from making the most of current accounts

Millions missing current account revolution

In the last ten years the UK current account market has undergone a revolution, but most Britons are missing out on this.

Halifax unveils Ultimate Reward current account

In an effort to break into the packaged current account market Halifax has unveiled its Ultimate Reward current account.

Switching to the best-value loans, credit cards, mortgages, and savings accounts can save £4,000 a year

Make £4,000 in an afternoon

Britons can make themselves almost £4,000 a year better off by switching to the best-value loans, credit cards, mortgages, and savings accounts.

Banks charge an average of £140 a year of packaged accounts, but pay just 1.5% interest

Banks charge £140 but pay 1.5% interest

Subscribers to packaged current accounts typically pay £140 a year in charges, but receive just 1.5 per cent in interest, new figures from MoneyExpert.com reveal.

Millions of Britons are spending £120 a year for a current account

8m Brits waste cash paying for current accounts

Britain is one of the few places in the EU where current accounts are available free - but that does not stop eight million people paying on average £120-a-year for an account.

Changing current account is easier than most Britons think

Changing current accounts 'easy'

Most Britons are put off from changing current accounts by the perceived hassle, but this is a myth - with nine out of ten people that do switch finding the process "easy".

Alliance & Leicester is now offering 6.1% on positive balances on their current accounts

Alliance & Leicester offers 6.1% on current accounts

Alliance & Leicester is now offering people the chance to earn 6.1 per cent interest on positive balances on their current accounts.

Brits not bothering to move their money are wasting billions in interest

Laziness costs Brits billions in interest

By simply not bothering to move left-over cash into high-interest savings accounts, millions of Britons are missing out on billions of pounds of interest.

Most current accounts still pay derisory levels of interest

Most still short-changed on current accounts

Millions of Britons are still being short-changed on their current accounts, despite a string of excellent offers.

59% of Brits have been with their current account provider for more than 10 years

Current accounts second only to marriage

People stick with their current accounts for richer for poorer and in sickness and in health, and no matter how bad value they are - a new study has revealed.