Regular Savings

Survey shows lack of confidence in pensions

Survey shows lack of confidence in pensions

New research has demonstrated that many Britons do not have faith that a pension will provide them with a good retirement income.

People should start saving now, OFT advises

Start saving for next Christmas now, OFT says

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has advised people to start saving for next Christmas as early as possible, in order to avoid a "financial hangover" in 2012.

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Northern Rock launches charge-free savings account

A charge-free access account has been launched by Northern Rock and can be opened for £1.

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New product launch for 'easy access' to savings

An easy access savings account is to be launched by Saga this week for those aged over 50.

Regular and lump sum contributions to child trust funds have risen, according to the survey.

CTF saving on the rise, says report

Regular and lump sum contributions to child trust funds (CTFs) increased during the three months to March 15th, according to a new report from the Tax Incentivised Savings Association (Tisa).

56 per cent of Britons said they met their saving goals last year.

Survey: 56% met 2009 saving goals

Some 56% of Britons met or exceeded the saving goals they set for themselves in 2009, but the number of people not putting away anything for a rainy day almost doubled, according to a new survey.

80 per cent of Britons describe themselves as regular or occasional savers.

Saver numbers 'hit two-year high'

The number of people who say they are either regular or occasional savers climbed to 80% last month - the highest figure since May 2008, according to a new survey.

A third of households are saving in an ISA, according to Halifax.

ISAs used by more than a third of households, poll finds

Over a third (37%) of UK households save in an ISA, according to a new report.

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The Nottingham: 5% interest on savings

The Nottingham has created a savings account paying five per cent interest for customers who want to invest 'little and often'.

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Cheshire Building Society: 3% saver

Cheshire Building Society has launched a postal account offering interest of three per cent in the first year.

Regular savings accounts may shine - but what is the true rate?

6.25% savings: Don't be caught out by regular savings 'high' rates

Regular savings accounts interest rates are starting to head higher - but it is important to remember where you are saving.

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Saffron introduces goal-based saving tool

Saffron Building Society has launched a new goal-based saving tool after their research indicated lack of motivation and knowledge are the main reasons not to save.

Brits are still saving, says survey

Brits still saving

Saving levels among Brits are at the highest levels since autumn 2004, according to Premium Bonds provider NS&I.

Brits are struggling to save

No money to save, say consumers

The number of Brits who have no money to save has surged from 50 per cent in 2008 to 85 per cent in 2009.

Christmas savings need to start now

Avoid Christmas savings crisis

As British summer time starts, Brits are being urged to start focussing on Christmas, at least for savings.

Tesco staff have benefited from the scheme

SAYE bonus rates slashed

The government has slashed the bonus rates on its Save As You Earn (SAYE) scheme that encourages employees to invest in their company's shares.

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Asda Christmas Card holders get 4.2% bonus

Asda Christmas Savings Cardholders have landed a joint cash windfall of £1 million to help with the seasonal shopping.

Employee's SAYE savings scheme protected

SAYE savings are protected

The UK's 2.3 million Save As You Earn share plans are protected just as savings accounts are protected, it was ruled today.

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