Almost a fifth of those living in the country are more likely to overspend each month than put some cash away for the future, according to NFU Mutual.  
The insurer has revealed that only a quarter of rural people are currently saving for their long-term future, while almost a fifth are likely to spend more […]

The average rates of interest paid out on savings accounts has rocketed in the past year, despite the Bank Base Rate falling. Analysis by moneysupermarket.com reveals that last September the best easy access account – Northern Rock’s online tracker – paid 6.31%, when the Base Rate was 5.75%. Today the best easy access savings account […]

Almost half the population plans to cut corners on financial products as their incomes are squeezed by the rising cost of living.
According to a survey by American Express Financial Services, 24% will stop buying travel insurance, 44% plan to stop paying into family savings accounts and 21% will stop putting money into Child Trust Funds.
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The Government has pledged to help households save more than £300 per year on their energy bills, but an industry commentator believes the plans announced today will leave many out in the cold.  
The Home Energy Saving Programme, a £1bn package unveiled today by Prime Minister Gordon Brown, will assist homeowners to make their homes more […]

Current account incentives cost consumers an average of £1.27 per month, according to research by financial research firm Defaqto.  
A total of 32 different incentives are currently on offer to those holding added value (paid for) current accounts, including travel insurance, identity theft insurance, card protection, commission free foreign currency exchange, cash back and will […]

Motorists in flood hit areas could see their premiums rise by as much as 26% if they make a claim for flood damage, according to uSwitch.  
Research from the comparison site has revealed one if four motorists in flood risk areas may not be able to claim for damage as they have non-comprehensive insurance policies. […]

Despite a level of caution among private investors, the first bi-annual Great British Investor Report has revealed some signs of optimism in the retail investment market.  
The report, compiled by the Investment Management Association (IMA), contains two new indices detailing investor confidence and intentions. The investor confidence index currently stands at 78 (on a scale […]

If parents save £50 per month for their children, they could have a collective £10.7bn by the end of their schooldays, Moneysupermarket has calculated.  
Research released today by the comparison site showed children starting school now could be more than £15,700 richer by the time they finish their A Levels, if their parents put away […]