Choosing the right savings vehicle can be tricky. The main things to consider are the interest rate, whether the interest rate has any guarantees, and what the maximum and minimum balances are. Other considerations might be how quickly you can access the money, when the interest is paid (i.e. monthly or once a year) and whether you want to make regular contributions, as opposed to depositing a lump sum. Here are the best accounts in their categories.
Month: September 2006
Motley Fool: Your Guide To Easy Money!
Why are bad habits so hard to give up, but good habits so difficult to acquire?
This Is Money: California Sues Car Giants For Pollution
The state of California is suing six of the world’s largest automakers for billions of dollars in damages over global warming
Motley Fool: I’m Sticking With My Favourite Oil Share
Sterling Energy (LSE: SEY) has had a rough time since I highlighted the company back in May. However, having heard a presentation by the company CEO at this week’s Oilbarrel conference, I’m happy to hang on to my shares.
Motley Fool: You Too Can Be A Dragon
Thursday night is Dragons’ Den night on BBC2, and it’s compulsive viewing for many investors. You may envy the Dragons’ position — I know I do — but in practice we face a similar situation every time we invest.
MoneyExpert: UK Saves Record Amount €“ But Can’t Stop Borrowing
The UK banked a record amount of savings between April and June of this year new figures have shown, with some £38.6 million put away for a rainy day.
MoneyExpert: Mortgage Lending Continues To Break All Records
UK mortgage lending in August broke records for the tenth consecutive month, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has announced.
This Is Money: Pizza Express Wants Larger Slice
The owner of Pizza Express said today it planned to open up to 30 new restaurants in the coming year after seeing sales and profits rise
This Is Money: From Market Stall To A Stock Market Float
A husband-and-wife team are planning to float their home furnishings empire on the stock market at up to £400m
This Is Money: Supermarkets Slammed Over Cheap Booze
Bargain beer and spirit offers are being used by supermarkets as weapons against independent rivals, it has been claimed