Articles Tagged With: Savings Habits

Parents want their children to have better "money sense" and seek out the best savings interest rates, according to a new study. Research from Triodos Bank found that 78 per cent of parents are

British grandparents are saving over £1,000 a year for their grandchildren, according to research published by Cheltenham & Gloucester. Grandchildren may be handed nest eggs of up to £20,000

The first HSBC Savings Map of Britain has revealed that consumers are looking to be more ambitious with their money saving plans in 2011. This follows a difficult 2010, where Brits struggled to access

Halifax has announced the launch of new variable-rate, tax-free cash ISA available to both new and existing customers. Savers will benefit from the company's best saving rate of 2.80 per cent with

Younger savers are for the first time overtaking the older generation when it comes to savings habits, it has been claimed. According to high street lender Santander, consumers in the 18-34 age category

Consumers should spend more time managing their finances as they bid to maximise their income and reduce costs, it has been suggested. Alison Morris, savings expert at Scottish Widows, said that although

Around one in four Britons wish they had started putting money away earlier in life, new research has found. With millions still struggling financially as a result of the economic downturn, a study carried

Around one in four women aged between 35 and 45 currently have no savings account to speak of, it has been revealed. Looking into the personal finances of this 'rudderless' demographic, the new study carried

One in ten under-16s has a part-time job to earn extra money, according to a new study. Research conducted by the Halifax indicates that the average weekly wage for children in employment is £17.93

More than half of all British consumers feel the recession had no negative impacts on their savings habits during 2009, it has been reported. Research conducted by Barclays indicates that 17 per cent of

More than half of all British consumers feel the recession had no negative impacts on their savings habits during 2009, it has been reported. Research conducted by Barclays indicates that 17 per cent of

UK consumers are saving 136 per cent more compared to the same period last year, it has been reported. According to a new study conducted by Birmingham Midshires, Britons saved an average of £776

Nationwide Building Society has announced details of a new four-year Stepped Rate Bond, which offers fixed annual or monthly interest options. The annual option pays 3.75 per cent gross AER in year one,

Consumers should celebrate the New Year when it arrives, but then get down to the business of improving their personal finances, it has been claimed. According to Directgov, the government's public services

The Child Trust Fund CTF is the most successful savings scheme in the UK, according to one provider. Families are far more engaged with this product than other long-term savings alternatives, The Children's

Consumers should be getting the most out of savings rather than speculating on short-term capital gains, it has been claimed. Independent pensions expert Stewart Ritchie was commenting after an Aegon study