Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Karl Matchett

The savings ‘ladder’ trend used by older savers - and what Gen Z wants instead

There is a growing divide between what older and younger people are looking to achieve with their money as interest rates fall and different generations prioritise different factors - with the “ladder” trend proving popular among older savers.

Data from Investec suggests four in ten adults are now arranging their savings by splitting it into multiple fixed-term accounts, with each ending at different times, ensuring they constantly have a supply of cash becoming available - before adding it into a new fixed term deal.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.