Prudential has revealed new research that shows UK couples could be risking poverty in old age because they are failing to talk to one another about financial planning for their retirement.
The study found that nearly a third of couples (32 per cent) aged 40 and above but not yet retired* ...
Barclaycard has announced it is increasing the balance transfer period on Barclaycard Platinum to 16 months at 0% for new customers with a handling charge of 2.9%.
Barclaycard Platinum also offers 0% interest on purchases for the first three months and a typical APR of 16.9%.
The extension of balance transfers to ...
Northern Rock has launched a new issue of its Little Rock Fixed Rate Bond to help children save for their future following the unprecedented popularity of the Little Rock Fixed Rate Bond (Issue 1) that was launched in early August.
The new 3 Year Little Rock Fixed Rate Bond (FRB) (Issue ...
Barclays' and Barclaycard's latest research reveals that far from the stereotype as a nation that loves to wait in line, two fifths of Brits refuse to queue for longer than two minutes and 68% regularly abandon purchases.
According to the poll of 2,000 shoppers*, women will queue only 12 seconds longer ...
PR News has named MidCountry Financial Corp. a finalist for its "2010 PR Digital Awards" in two separate categories: Best Newsletter, and Best Website Redesign. Directed by PR News, a leading communications and public relations news source, these awards for digital communications expertise are nationally recognized and highly competitive.
"MidCountry Financial ...
Consumer spending on cards saw a near double digit increase in July compared to the same month last year, challenging concerns that consumer confidence has dipped.
According the latest figures released by Barclaycard, traditional summer discounting by retailers appears to have enticed consumers back to the high street, with the amount ...
Following the successful introduction of the Little Rock Instant Access Account in April 2010, the Little Rock Fixed Rate Bond is the latest member of Northern Rock's family of children's savings accounts.
The new Fixed Rate Bond offers a market leading rate of interest for a minimum deposit of only £1. As well ...
mybarclaycard, the next-generation online account servicing system offered to Barclaycard customers, will now provide SMS and email alerts to enable customers to keep on top of their spending when out and about.
The new service offers Barclaycard customers the choice of up to six alerts:
- Account balance
- Notification of statements posted ...
The Fort Hood Pioneer Services' office was honored recently when a reader's poll in the Killeen Daily Herald, the area's 100-year old daily newspaper, named the company one of the best places to get a loan in the Central Texas region. The annual “Central Texas ' 100 Best” poll is an ...
Barclaycard Rollercoaster Extreme has shot to the top spot in app charts in 40 countries since it launched. In just over two weeks this worldwide phenomenon has sparked over 4.3million downloads, as fans across the world clamour for position at the head of Barclaycard's global leader board, and a chance ...
Barclaycard has announced the launch of Barclaycard Platinum Purchase, the all in one solution for balance transfers and purchases.
Under the new scheme, Barclaycard customers can take advantage of twelve months interest free on credit card balance transfers, for a fee of just 2.9%. In addition to this, they will enjoy twelve ...
Barclaycard is inviting people across the world to ride Rollercoaster Extreme, bringing the concept of the rollercoaster advertising campaign to the iPhone.
In the advert, aired for the first time in January 2010, the main character enjoys a hassle free journey to work on a rollercoaster, riding high above the clutter ...
The Children's Mutual has revealed that Dads, and not footballers or pop stars, are the number one hero for kids aged between five and seven for the second year running.
The annual UK poll by The Children's Mutual has revealed that although Dads have topped the list of heroes, mums will be ...
Barclaycard Commercial has announced the launch of its new Prepaid card, providing organisations with a simple way to improve efficiency and gain more control over their spending and the way funds are distributed.
The new card will benefit organisations by removing the need for them to rely on traditional paper-based methods ...
Prudential has revealed new research that shows more than a third of women (35 per cent) planning to retire in 2010 will receive an income which is below the poverty line* - £14,000 a year or less - according to the latest findings** from Prudential's Class of 2010 retirement survey.
By ...
The Children's Mutual, the leading Child Trust Fund provider, has revealed new research* that suggests parents could be facing a bill in excess of £100,000 if their children grow up to fulfil their career ambitions.
The annual 'What I Want to Be' poll revealed that among five, six and seven year-olds, ...
Barclaycard contactless is to receive a consumer awareness boost as EAT. and London branches of Subway both launch in-store marketing campaigns to highlight that customers can use contactless enabled debit and credit cards to make purchases of £15 and under.
The in-store ads and point-of-sale material have started appearing in EAT. ...
According to research by The Children's Mutual, a leading Child Trust Fund provider, parents of 18 to 30-year-olds are warning families of younger children to start saving now to fund the future, with nearly a 28% saying that they have either remortgaged or are planning to remortgage to fund their ...
The new rate, which is one of the lowest rates available on any card in the UK, applies to both purchases and balance transfers. Barclaycard Simplicity offers customers an affordable way to manage their finances, from significant purchases such as large household goods and holidays, to everyday spending.
In addition to the ...
The Children's Mutual, a leading Child Trust Fund provider, reports that saving for children is crucial and urges the 5 million families whose children hold Child Trust Fund (CTF) accounts to continue saving for their children into CTFs.
David White, Chief Executive of The Children's Mutual, said: "The CTF has changed the nation's ...
