Ideas for savers looking to minimise the effects of a fall in interest rates.
Tag: Savings
Money Saving Ideas
50 48 ways to save money from thisismoney.co.uk.
Keep Your Bank On It’s Toes
I posted yesterday about shopping around for the best bank accounts, and the costs of staying loyal to your current bank (as much as £400 a year according to Which?!). The Telegraph Money section has a detailed rundown of the types of services it is best to avoid plus some best-buys to look out for […]
Shop Around For The Best Current Account
When it comes to bank accounts, many of us are guilty of sticking with the same old bank we’ve used for years and can’t be bothered to look around for better rates. But this apathy can cost us dear. I have to admit to still being stuck with the same bank I have used since […]
Good Rate from Overseas Bank
An Indian bank is aiming to lure British savers with a great interest rate.
Scots Look After Their Money Best
Report shows that Scots are the best in the U.K. at controlling their cash.
Saving For University
A few ideas as to how to save for your child to afford to go to university.
Interest Rates Unchanged
Unsurprisingly, interest rates have been held at 4.75% for the 10th month in a row. The decision by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee to keep them the same was made due to a slow down in consumer spending and a fall in house prices compared to April. Commentators are speculating that if the […]
New Website Devoted To Saving For Children
Interactive Investor has launched a new site aimed at providing information on saving for children. The site, Saving For Children .co.uk, covers several important areas of providing financial support for your children
New Rules to Complicate Buying Financial Products?
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) are this week introducing a new category of advisor of financial products to the U.K. – as well as dealing with independent and tied advisers, we will now be able buy products from “multi-tied”advisors. But will this make things easier for consumers, or simply confuse things even more?