News Archive - Articles Published in Savings Accounts
Crunch Hits Annuities, IFA Says08 Dec 2008 | by Peter WakefordRates are set to fall, as government bond yields are affected by the financial crisis.
Savings Boosted in 'Flight to Safety'05 Dec 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe amount that a Saga customer is saving has swelled 50 percent since the beginning of the year.
Insurer Highlights Plight of 'Frantic FREDs'04 Dec 2008 | by Peter WakefordPeople are still not saving enough for their retirement, Liverpool Victoria says.
Bank Admits to Pension Plan Advice Mistakes04 Dec 2008 | by Peter WakefordHSBC has now apologised, after wrongly informing a businessman that two of his bonds had matured.
Alliance & Leicester Highlight Savings Trend02 Dec 2008 | by Peter WakefordPeople are becoming more conservative in their spending than before, analysis from the bank has shown.
Savings Providers 'Planning Rate Cuts'02 Dec 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe Bank of England's recent interest rate reductions are being reflected by savings account providers.
PPF Help is Needed, Pensions Group Suggests01 Dec 2008 | by Peter WakefordA 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 Review28 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordRetirement savings providers still need to work to promote the OMO, the government has said.
FSA Unveils New Savings Rule28 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordSome building society savers will benefit from the temporary measure.
Pensions Act Receives Royal Assent27 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe new legislation makes Personal Accounts a reality under UK law.
Many 'Unsure' About Personal Accounts26 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordA big new retirement savings scheme from the government is causing confusion in UK workplaces, a poll shows.
Over 50s 'Still Saving for Retirement'25 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordNew research has indicated that most people over 50 are still putting away money for their retirement.
ABI Demands Increase in Annual ISA Limit21 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordIncreasing the annual ISA limit would encourage more people to save, it has been claimed.
Pensions Minister to Push Case for Saving20 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordGreater efforts are needed to make saving a higher priority, it has been claimed.
NS&I Cuts Premium Bond Prize Fund19 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordNS&I investors now have less chance of winning a prize.
Parents Sacrifice Christmas Gifts for Savings19 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordSavings are taking priority over presents as the festive season approaches.
Survey Highlights Shift in Retirement Concerns18 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordLife's pleasures have taken a backseat as money worries cause concern among pre-retirees.
Research Examines Pros and Cons of Early Pensions Access17 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordCould allowing people to access their pension savings earlier encourage them to make bigger contributions?
Pension Savings Plummet17 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordAs disposable incomes are squeezed, people are reducing their monthly pension savings.
£0.25 Billion Paid to Icesave Customers 17 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordIcesave savers are getting their money back.