Money Saving News for September 2008
- Over 3 million Brits planning overseas property investments - 25th September, 2008
Prudent minds – number 1 for property investments
More than three million Britons are looking to make property investments abroad within the next two years, according to a new survey by Cater Allen Private Bank.
The organisation found that difficult market conditions in the UK are prompting more UK property investors to seek out opportunities overseas... - Lloyds TSB steps up mobile banking - 24th September, 2008
Prudent minds – number 1 for internet banking
Lloyds TSB has stepped up its mobile phone banking service by allowing customers to make account transfers using their handsets.
The bank said account holders who are able to access internet banking via their mobiles will be able to move money between their accounts quickly and easily... - Alliance & Leicester launches new online savings account - 24th September, 2008
Prudent minds – number 1 for savings accounts
A new online savings account for those who prefer internet banking is to be launched by Alliance & Leicester.
The sSaver issue 2 account guarantees to pay a rate of interest at least 0.5 per cent above the Bank of England base rate until February 28th 2010... - Engage Mutual launches over 50s life insurance - 24th September, 2008
Prudent minds – number 1 for cheap life insurance
Engage Mutual has launched a cheap life insurance product for the over 50s offering free advice on elderly care and support services from the Bereavement Advice Centre.
The life cover plan costs £8 a month and although premiums are no longer payable from the age of 90, cover continues until death... - Motorists risking car insurance premiums by committing road rage - 23rd September, 2008
Prudent minds – number 1 for cheap car insurance
Motorists across the UK are risking their cheap car insurance premiums by committing road rage, a new survey has found.
According to Confused.com, which carried out the research, over 15 million drivers admit to frequent aggressive behaviour behind the wheel... - First-time buyers 'making sacrifices to purchase property' - 23rd September, 2008
Prudent minds – number 1 for property investments
Despite continued volatility in the housing market, over half of first-time buyers believe they are "throwing money down the drain" by renting, new research shows.
According to a survey by the Co-operative Bank and Places for People, 54 per cent of first-time buyers dream of owning their own property... - One-third of over-55s 'relying on state pension' - 23rd September, 2008
Prudent minds – number 1 for pensions advice
While almost half of over-55s believe they will need to make adaptations to their home as they grow older, one-third are relying on their state pension to fund them.
This is the conclusion of a survey by Newcastle Building Society, which shows that 46 per cent of over-55s expect to have to use their state pension to install stair lifts and handrails or make other home improvements... - British retirees 'dream of holidays and travel' - 22nd September, 2008
Prudent minds – number 1 for pensions advicePensions advice could come in handy for many retirees who harbour plans of travelling the world and taking more holidays once they give up work.
According to a survey carried out by MGM Advantage, 42 per cent of the British public intend to go on holiday more often once they reach retirement... - New savings accounts launched by RBS - 22nd September, 2008
Prudent minds – number 1 for savings accounts
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has launched a new range of savings accounts designed to meet the needs of a wide range of customers.
Its cash ISA offers a top rate of 7.25 per cent and for 12 months, customers who transfer their existing ISA to RBS will receive a two per cent bonus... - UCB Home Loans launches new buy to let mortgages - 19th September, 2008
Prudent minds – number 1 for buy to let mortgages
A new range of buy to let mortgages has been launched by UCB Home Loans for those looking to make property investments in the rental sector.
Rates on the new products start at 5.54 per cent and are fixed for two, three, five or ten years. Alternatively, borrowers could opt for a tracker rate...