Posts Tagged ‘Savings’

ISAs perfect for children’s savings

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Why lose this year’s allowances for tax-free savings in ISAs? With just weeks to go before this year’s ISA allowances of £7,200 expire, you could set up ISA accounts to save for your children’s education.

Fifty ways to leave your cover… financial planning tips on your insurance, mortgage, and savings account

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

There must be … fifty ways to leave your cover. Figures show that savvy mortgage buyers, savers, and buyers of life insurance all stand to save thousands, by shopping around, switching deals, and taking independent financial advice

Saving for a rainy day takes priority over saving for retirement

Monday, December 7th, 2009

The recession has taken its toll on the mindset of Britain’s savers, with saving for emergencies now top priority in their financial planning, according to National Savings & Investments (NS&I).

While retirement saving was top priority three years ago, pension planning has now dropped into 4th place in autumn 2009, as savers seek to squirrel cash away for a rainy day, according to the Autumn 2009 Quarterly Savings Survey by National Savings & Investments.

Consumers must understand savings and investment risk

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

A new report indicates that users of savings and investment products need a deeper understanding of how risk can be managed in stock market investments.
The insurance company MetLife has revealed that the recent fluctuations in stock markets have considerably unsettled almost half of all savers. 
Of those with cash invested in stock markets, 47% said only [...]

Teaching children savings and money: 10 top tips

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

How often at this time of year do we hear a weary parent tell their child: ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’? Here are our top nuggets of wisdom to help them manage their children’s savings and ‘personal finances’.
Teach kids to budget: If your child is receiving a weekly sum as pocket money, insist that it [...]

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