savings

Best savings rates

By Esther Armstrong Update: Thu, 02/09/2010 - 16:46

Whether it's for a rainy day or for a one-off big purchase, it's crucial to make your savings work hard for you. Esther Armstrong reveals the best savings accounts on the market. Read more

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Teach your child the right way to save

Update: Wed, 01/09/2010 - 10:57

Teaching children to save money isn't easy. They usually want to spend any money they receive immediately. However, with a wide range of child-centered accounts to choose from you can help point them in the right direction. Read more

Savings raided to cover shortfalls

Update: Wed, 25/08/2010 - 10:36

Piggy banks have been raided to the tune of £60 billion by UK adults over the past year, to try and make up income shortfalls. Read more

State Bank of India unveils flexible five-year bond

Update: Wed, 18/08/2010 - 11:34

A competitive five-year stepped rate bond has been launched in the UK by India’s largest bank, paying an average of 4.5%. Ruth Emery reports. Read more

How much do you really need for a rainy day?

Update: Thu, 12/08/2010 - 18:22

Given today's economic climate, having some money for emergency situations stashed in a rainy day fund, is a good idea. Nathalie Bonney asks how much... Read more

Beware the structured product scam

Update: Thu, 12/08/2010 - 17:35

When it comes to finding a home for your money, you shouldn't rely on the promises of one bank or building society. One of our experts advises a reader who is contemplating pouring his cash into a structured product... Read more

Switch current account and make money

Update: Fri, 06/08/2010 - 12:28

Few of us are pro-active when it comes to choosing a current account, but as the banks shift towards paid-for accounts, it could be worth your while to switch. Rebecca Atkinson looks at how you can make money doing so. Read more

Cut out the middleman: borrowing without the banks

By Nathalie Bonney Update: Tue, 03/08/2010 - 12:05

With traditional banks forfeiting our trust, many of us are taking a shine to the new online social networks that allow users to lend to one another. Nathalie Bonney asks if they are about to take off. Read more

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How to find the best home for your savings

Update: Tue, 10/08/2010 - 11:16

With many banks and building societies not informing savers of changes to interest rates, it's important to keep an eye on your account and hunt out better deals when necessary, says Nathalie Bonney. Read more

Coventry launches 3.7% two-year bond

Update: Tue, 10/08/2010 - 11:19

Coventry Building Society has launched a fixed-rate bond that pays 3.7% before tax, which runs until 31 August 2012 on £1 or more. Sylvia Morris reports. Read more