1+ hour, 36+ min ago   (432+ words) Young people are leaving school without understanding how credit cards work or how mistakes made in their late teens can potentially affect their money for years, a financial adviser has warned. He said: "I'll show them all the things they…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (309+ words) A Treasury-backed savings provider has launched new fixed-rate savings accounts with rates of up to 4.85%. National Savings and Investments (NS&I), is the "only savings provider that secures 100% of your savings, over £120,000", as they're guaranteed by the UK Government. It means…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (868+ words) Britons have been urged to review their savings rates – as they could effectively be haemorrhaging money. If your savings provider is not delivering at least the current inflation figure of 2.9%, your funds are being steadily eroded, according to financial experts....

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (204+ words) Since this week’s inflation data, swap rates, which are used to price fixed-rate mortgages, nudged up slightly, reinforcing the view that further material rate cuts by lenders might be off the cards for now. Mortgage expert Jamie Elvin, director of…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (255+ words) Most parents compare prices online before committing to a purchase - with a third claiming it helps them save on back-to-school shopping, according to a survey. 60% of mums and dads do their price comparison homework before doing the back-to-school shop, with…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (338+ words) Scottish Building Society has launched a new fixed-rate savings account with a "hefty" interest rate. Scottish BS announced on Thursday (August 20) that it's 2-Year Fixed Rate Bond is now available with a 4.91% rate. There are two to choose from depending…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (338+ words) Scottish Building Society has launched a new fixed-rate savings account with a "hefty" interest rate. Scottish BS announced on Thursday (August 20) that it's 2-Year Fixed Rate Bond is now available with a 4.91% rate. There are two to choose from depending…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (598+ words) Having a mortgage application rejected can be devastating, particularly if you have already found the home you want to buy. But a rejection does not necessarily mean you cannot get a mortgage at all, with lenders turning borrowers down for…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (661+ words) The UK inflation rate has risen to 2.9% in the 12 months to July, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced. The increase, widely expected by experts, is up from a 15-month low of 2.6% in June and the highest rate since…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (218+ words) Aaron Walden, Senior Commercial Manager at Skipton International, said: "This launch strengthens our competitive offshore savings range, combining a competitive fixed return with the certainty savers value and the clear, personal service customers expect from Skipton International. "Savers are looking…...