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Use of credit cards or personal loans 'could increase in 2011': An expert has said more people may struggle with debt in 2011. More people in the UK may be forced to resort to using options such as a credit card or a personal loan in order to fund their living costs in 2011, an expert has ...; Fri 3rd Sep, 2010
Increase in ISA deposits 'unsurprising': An expert has said the increase in the amount of money put into ISA accounts this year is unsurprising. The fact that an increased amount of money has been put into ISAs throughout this year is unsurprising, an expert has ...; Thu 2nd Sep, 2010
New savings bond introduced by Santander: Santander has launched two new savings bonds packages. Savings bonds being offered by Santander are to be re-issued with different rates from tomorrow (September 2nd), the lender has revealed.People with Santander savings - ...; Wed 1st Sep, 2010
Sainsbury's introduces new fixed rate bonds: Sainsbury's has launched two new fixed bonds packages. Sainsbury's savings holders might like to explore the possibility of taking out one of the financier's new fixed rate bonds deals, which were launched yesterday ...; Wed 1st Sep, 2010 (4 Comments)
Consumers 'must check their bank statements': An expert has said that consumers must check their bank statements rather than ignoring them. Statements from banks regarding current account balances or the state of savings accounts must be checked thoroughly, an expert has ...; Tue 31st Aug, 2010
Savings accounts 'are a better funding option than credit cards': An expert has advised people to raid savings rather than take out credit cards to make ends meet. People looking to compare savings to help make ends meet may be better off dipping into their savings accounts rather than ...; Fri 27th Aug, 2010
Brits spending abroad set to peak for bank holiday weekend: Brits are expected to escape the UK’s dismal weather and go in search of sunnier climates this bank holiday weekend According to figures from Barclays, this weekend will see the biggest demand for overseas transactions ...; Thu 26th Aug, 2010
Post Office expands savings accounts range: The Post Office has launched a new savings account deal. Anyone looking to compare savings on Post Office savings accounts might be interested to note that the financier yesterday (August 25th) added to its range of such ...; Thu 26th Aug, 2010
Principality Building Society launches new ISA deal: Principality Building Society has introduced a new ISA. Principality Building Society may have a new product to interest anyone looking to compare savings on ISAs available in the market in the near future.The lender ...; Thu 26th Aug, 2010
Nottingham Building Society introduces new fixed rate bonds: Nottingham Building Society has launched a new fixed rate bond package. Savers looking into fixed bonds could be interested to note that the Nottingham Building Society has today (August 26th) introduced a new deal with a ...; Thu 26th Aug, 2010
Savers search for best returns while base rate remains at record low: Rates have remained at rock bottom for almost two years now, while inflation has sky-rocketed. As a result of this 'double whammy effect', savings accounts are being quietly eroded, with the majority now decreasing relative ...; Wed 25th Aug, 2010
People 'should look into switching their current account': Savers should consider changing their current account, an expert has said. Current account holders should "seriously consider" the option to compare savings and switch from the deal they have at present.That is ...; Wed 25th Aug, 2010
Barclays customers hit by system error: Thousands of Barclays customers had problems accessing their accounts on Saturday after the banks' system froze. Many Barclays customers found they were unable to access their bank accounts or withdraw funds from cash ...; Mon 23rd Aug, 2010
One-fifth of all Brits 'have same current account for more than 30 years': Research has found that around 20 per cent of all Brits keep their current account for more than 30 years. New research has shown that around 20 per cent of people in the UK have had the same current account for more than 30 ...; Mon 23rd Aug, 2010 (3 Comments)
AA adds to range of ISAs: AA has launched a new ISA product. People with AA savings might be interested to note that the financial provider added to its range of ISAs with the launch of a new product yesterday (August 19th).The new AA ISA is an online ...; Fri 20th Aug, 2010
Leeds Building Society announces launch of new fixed rate bonds: Leeds Building Society has introduced some new fixed bonds deals. Leeds Building Society has announced the launch of a new range of fixed rate bonds with annual rates of either four per cent annually or 3.82 per cent monthly, ...; Thu 19th Aug, 2010 (20 Comments)
Financier launches new fixed rate bonds deals: AIB Jersey & Isle of Man has introduced a new range of fixed rate bonds. People interested in taking out fixed rate bonds in the near future could be interested in one of AIB Jersey & Isle of Man's new fixed bonds ...; Wed 18th Aug, 2010
Inflation rate continued to ease throughout July: UK inflation slowed to 3.1% last month from 3.2% in June, marking the third consecutive month in which prices have been slower to rise than expected. However, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) is still well above the target ...; Tue 17th Aug, 2010
Fixed rate bonds 'effective tool to beat inflation': Fixed rate bonds continue to dominate the higher end of the savings market. Although these savings accounts offer guaranteed returns, there is a small gamble involved when using fixed rate bonds, as the general census follow ...; Tue 17th Aug, 2010 (8 Comments)
Research: 99% of businesses unhappy with savings account rate: Research has found that nearly all businesses are unsatisfied with their current savings account rate. Nearly all businesses in the UK are unhappy with the rate they are currently getting on their savings account, new ...; Tue 17th Aug, 2010