Savings Accounts - the Savings Friend

UK Savings guarantee raised to �50,000

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:09:00 -0700

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has increased the amount of money you may claim back on any lost savings if a bank goes bust to �50,000.

UK Savings rates Climb

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:27:00 -0700

Rates of interest paid out on savings accounts has increased drammatically in the last year, thats even with the Bank Base Rate falling. Last September the best easy access account was Northern Rocks online tracker which paid 6.31%, when the Base Rate was 5.75%. Currently...

Best UK Savings Accounts : Earn 6.55% Instant Access

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:42:00 -0700

All the accounts below are either instant access (you can withdraw cash immediately) or no notice accounts (an online / non branch based account). In reality it can take a few days to actually receive the cash. The best easy access accounts on 22/09/08 are:

CTFs inspire parents to set up second saving accounts

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:23:00 -0800

Child Trust Funds are helping to create a culture of saving and many parents are going beyond the government scheme to set up alternative accounts, research shows.

Saving For A Rainy Day, Whatever The Weather

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:15:00 -0700

Although saving can feel like a pipe dream in an age of high house prices, student debt and rampant consumerism, it does not have to be a grand and difficult affair. Most e-savings accounts give instant access to your cash, whilst allowing you to save gradually for that proverbial 'rainy day'

UK Finance Websites Vote ICICI's HiSave Account Best Instant Access Savings Account

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:47:00 -0700

Instant access and no-notice accounts are much more advantageous than accounts requiring you to give notice to withdraw cash unless you wish to restrict yourself from spending. The top financial advice websites in the UK have named ICICIs HiSave account as the best instant access account in the UK.

From Piggy Bank to Savings Account: the Benefits of Saving

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:57:00 -0700

As children, many of us began saving by plugging our pocket money into a piggy bank. It's a good early lesson in money management, but as adults, it's necessary to do more than just stash your cash under the bed. Saving some of your money should be a part of your financial plan

UK Child Savings Accounts Explained

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 21:16:00 -0700

Bringing up a child is expensive and to siphon off some amount of money from your earnings to save for a rainy day is a good decision. When you invest money periodically for the benefit of your child, you will be in a better position to pay off their university fees or buy them their first car. To help you achieve these goals child savings...

Best UK Savings Accounts

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 05:02:00 -0700

Knowing which UK savings account to choose is a somewhat confusing task. Use our recommended best buy comparison tables to help make your choice...