Articles tagged "savings"

  • Postbox
    Post Office launches two inflation-busting accounts
    17/06/2011 - 11:02
    News by Rebecca Rutt

    The Post Office has launched two index-linked savings accounts to help combat the effects of high inflation and low interest rates.

  • Will inflation destroy your savings?
    03/06/2011 - 15:54
    Article by Rebecca Rutt

    The best way to avoid inflation eating away your savings is to ensure you get the maximum amount of interest possible. Here, Moneywise provides some tips to help you find the best accounts on offer.

  • The simplest way to build up your nest egg
    09/06/2011 - 09:52
    Article by Faith Glasgow

    If you want an easy route to gaining the most from your savings regardless of market whims, regular investing is a must.

  • The best way to net yourself an income
    09/06/2011 - 09:51
    Article by Faith Glasgow

    If you're relying on your savings for an income, look no further: income-paying investment trusts are able to grow their dividends year-on-year.

  • How the 2011 Budget will affect you
    How the 2011 Budget affected you
    01/06/2011 - 09:31
    Article by Nathalie Bonney

    It didn't deliver a surprise punch, but Osborne's measures will still have an impact on your finances. Nathalie Bonney guides you through the aftermath of this year's Budget.

  • Piggy banks
    Unique cash savings platform launched
    26/04/2011 - 16:34
    News by Cathy Adams of Money Observer

    A unique platform allowing customers to actively manage several cash savings accounts has launched.

  • Five-minute guide to... offset mortgages
    13/05/2011 - 10:22
    Article

    With savings rates so low, it may make more sense to use your savings to cut your mortgage repayments by taking out an offset mortgage. But how does this sort of mortgage work, and is it right for you?

  • Child holding green shoots
    How you can build a nest egg for your child
    20/04/2011 - 10:35
    Article by Moneywise

    Patrick Connolly, a certified financial planner at AWD Chase de Vere, answers a Moneywise reader's query about medium to long-term saving for your children.

  • Hot air balloon
    Inflation jumps again to 4.4%
    22/03/2011 - 16:44
    News by Rebecca Rutt

    Consumer prices index inflation rose again to 4.4% in February - the highest level for more than two years.

  • Money piles falling over
    Austerity measures pound family savings
    21/03/2011 - 12:25
    News by Nathalie Bonney

    Nearly half of all British families will spend an average of £386.76 from their savings to pay for everyday expenses this year, according to mutual society Family Investments.