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Crunch Hits Annuities, IFA Says
Crunch Hits Annuities, IFA Says08 Dec 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Rates are set to fall, as government bond yields are affected by the financial crisis.

Savings Boosted in 'Flight to Safety'
Savings Boosted in 'Flight to Safety'05 Dec 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The amount that a Saga customer is saving has swelled 50 percent since the beginning of the year.

Insurer Highlights Plight of 'Frantic Freds'
Insurer Highlights Plight of 'Frantic FREDs'04 Dec 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
People are still not saving enough for their retirement, Liverpool Victoria says.

Bank Admits to Pension Plan Mistake
Bank Admits to Pension Plan Advice Mistakes04 Dec 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
HSBC has now apologised, after wrongly informing a businessman that two of his bonds had matured.

A&L Points Out Savings Trend
Alliance & Leicester Highlight Savings Trend02 Dec 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
People are becoming more conservative in their spending than before, analysis from the bank has shown.

Savings Providers 'Planning Rate Cuts'
Savings Providers 'Planning Rate Cuts'02 Dec 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The Bank of England's recent interest rate reductions are being reflected by savings account providers.

PPF Help is Needed, Pensions Group Suggests
PPF Help is Needed, Pensions Group Suggests01 Dec 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
A pension group has called for the government to give the pension protection fund support, in the manner of recent bank bailouts.

Treasury Updates on OMO Review
Treasury Updates on OMO Review28 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Retirement savings providers still need to work to promote the OMO, the government has said.

FSA Unveils New Savings Rule
FSA Unveils New Savings Rule28 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Some building society savers will benefit from the temporary measure.

Pensions Act Receives Royal Assent
Pensions Act Receives Royal Assent27 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The new legislation makes Personal Accounts a reality under UK law.

Many 'Unsure' About Personal Accounts
Many 'Unsure' About Personal Accounts26 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
A big new retirement savings scheme from the government is causing confusion in UK workplaces, a poll shows.

Over 50s 'Still Saving for Retirement'
Over 50s 'Still Saving for Retirement'25 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
New research has indicated that most people over 50 are still putting away money for their retirement.

ABI Demands Increase in Annual ISA Limit
ABI Demands Increase in Annual ISA Limit21 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Increasing the annual ISA limit would encourage more people to save, it has been claimed.

Pensions Minister to Push Case for Saving
Pensions Minister to Push Case for Saving20 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Greater efforts are needed to make saving a higher priority, it has been claimed.

NS&I Cuts Premium Bond Prize Fund
NS&I Cuts Premium Bond Prize Fund19 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
NS&I investors now have less chance of winning a prize.

Parents Sacrifice Christmas Gifts for Savings
Parents Sacrifice Christmas Gifts for Savings19 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Savings are taking priority over presents as the festive season approaches.

Survey Highlights Shift in Retirement Concerns
Survey Highlights Shift in Retirement Concerns18 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Life's pleasures have taken a backseat as money worries cause concern among pre-retirees.

Research Examines Pros and Cons of Early Pensions Access
Research Examines Pros and Cons of Early Pensions Access17 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Could allowing people to access their pension savings earlier encourage them to make bigger contributions?

Pension Savings Plummet
Pension Savings Plummet17 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
As disposable incomes are squeezed, people are reducing their monthly pension savings.

£0.25 Billion Paid to Icesave Customers
£0.25 Billion Paid to Icesave Customers 17 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Icesave savers are getting their money back.

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