Banking and Saving Information, News and Advice

May 24, 2013

Researchers say the security of phone banking is stronger at some banks than others. So how does your bank fare?

May 24, 2013

RBS was hit by another embarrassing IT failure that left customers using its popular mobile app unable to access their accounts online

Rural savers 'put more money aside'

May 23, 2013

Savers in rural areas have around £1,375 more put away than people in towns and cities, a report has found

What will happen to inflation and interest rates?

May 23, 2013

Following the latest inflation figures, this is what the bank, the markets and the experts think may happen to inflation and interest rates over the coming years. The annual rate of inflation, as...

How to tell if a £1 coin is fake

May 22, 2013

Three men have just been jailed as a result of their plans to flood the UK with £1.5 million of fake pound coins. Here's how to spot a fake

Three jailed for fake £1 coins plot

May 22, 2013

Three forgers have been jailed for what police believe is the largest ever plot to make fake pound coins in the UK, some of which may still be in circulation

Lack of long-term cash planning revealed

May 18, 2013

One third of Brits don’t know how they will finance long-term illness, nursing home or care fees or looking after partners, parents and siblings

New market-leading cash ISA launched

May 17, 2013

Save regularly to nab a leading easy access ISA rate from Newcastle Building Society and the chance to earn up to £1,000 cashback

The secret to beating call centre menus

May 16, 2013

One man has published the secret codes that mean you can stop hanging on the phone to call centres

Duchess in visit to credit union

May 16, 2013

The Duchess of Cornwall could be given tips on how to save £20 a week when she joins a credit union.

Get paid £100 to switch banks

May 14, 2013

If decent interest rates, cheap overdrafts and better customer service haven't pushed you to switch current account, will £100 do the trick?

Punter wins over £200k on 1p bets

May 07, 2013

As one man wins more than £200,000 on 1p bets, we consider why we're not all cashing in 

Millions use savings for groceries

May 07, 2013

Five million families are approaching financial "breaking point" and are relying on loans and savings to cover their food bills, research has suggested.

Internet dating forces pension change

May 07, 2013

One government source has claimed that a rise in men marrying women from overseas may have caused a spike in pension claims and led to new rules

Children already in habit of saving

May 03, 2013

Children as young as 10 are already saving for university, buying their first home or starting a business