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Nationwide Customers To Be Rewarded £100 In Time For Summer

1 week ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Ella Mower

Members can also earn an additional £200 with a new, exclusive current account switching deal. Nationwide BS customers are set to be £100 better off in time for summer after the building society announced it’s rolling out its third Fairer Share Payment from next month. The mutual has a history of distributing some of its earnings among eligible members; this latest payment comes as it reported pre-tax profits rose to £2.3 billion in the year to 31 March.
Get A £180 Cash Boost This Summer By Switching To Santander

1 week ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Rhiannon Philps |James Brooks

The high street bank is offering a competitive cash incentive to switchers. Those wanting to switch their bank account now have another cash offer to consider after Santander launched a new incentive yesterday (29 May). The high street bank is offering a £180 cash bonus to anyone who switches to an eligible account (online or in branch) using the Current Account Switch Service (CASS). However, this offer may be withdrawn at any time.
Fixed Savings Rates Plummet Despite Rise In Providers

2 weeks ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Rhiannon Philps |James Brooks

All average fixed savings and ISA rates fell month-on-month for the first time in six months. Nearly all average savings and ISA rates fell in the month to May, with only the average easy access savings rate bucking the trend and seeing a slight uptick. This is according to the latest Moneyfacts UK Savings Trends Treasury Report which analyses data from the savings market each month.
Many With Under £10,000 Saved In Their Pension In For A "Nasty Shock"

2 weeks ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Ella Mower

Meanwhile, fewer than 10% received financial advice on investments, pensions or retirement planning in the past 12 months. More people could benefit from guidance and support when it comes to saving for retirement, a recent survey conducted by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) revealed.
How To Kickstart A Savings Habit

3 weeks ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Ella Mower

Limited access to savings contributed to one in four UK adults being deemed as having ‘low financial resilience’, said the FCA. Setting money aside is crucial for combatting the rising cost of living and dealing with unexpected expenses but, worryingly, one in 10 people admitted to not having any cash savings in a recent survey conducted by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Moneyfacts Pick of the Week: Latest Financial Products Showcase

3 weeks ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Caitlyn Eastell

The Moneyfacts Pick of the Week showcases the best of the latest products or rate changes to hit the consumer finance market. Brief product details, together with independent Moneyfacts analysis, can be used with confidence in your finance sections.
What Is a Credit Union? Are They Right For Me?

4 weeks ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Rhiannon Philps |James Brooks

At a glance Credit unions are not-for-profit organisations, run by and for their members. To join a credit union, you typically need to have a “common bond” with other members, such as location or employment. Credit unions can offer savings accounts, loans and other financial services. What are credit unions? Credit unions are a not-for-profit, financial co-operative.
Bank of England Base Rate Cut To 4.25% Following Global Tariff Turmoil

1 month ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Ella Mower

In the wake of new tariffs announced at the start of last month by US President, Donald Trump, and the widespread market turmoil they generated, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) today voted in favour of lowering the UK base rate to 4.25%. This outcome was as many anticipated; while latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed GDP increased by 0.5% in February, there are concerns the new tariffs could discourage spending and stall economic growth.
Skipton BS Launches 'One-Of-A-Kind' Mortgage For First-Time Buyers

1 month ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Ella Mower

The building society hopes the new product will offer first-time buyers “the breathing space they need in those critical first few months”. In the latest move to support cash-strapped first-time buyers, Skipton BS has today launched a ‘one-of-a-kind’ mortgage product which comes with no repayments for the first three months.
What Can You Do With A Child Trust Fund When It Matures?

1 month ago | moneyfactscompare.co.uk | Leanne Macardle |James Brooks

At a glance Child Trust Funds were launched in 2005 as a way to encourage saving towards a child’s future. Over six million accounts were opened before they were replaced by Junior ISAs in 2011. Once the child turns 18 they’ll be able to access their savings, and they have several options on what to do with the money. What is a Child Trust Fund? Child Trust Funds (CTFs) were a Government initiative to encourage parents and guardians to save towards their children’s future.