Articles Tagged With: Brits

More Brits are managing to put away savings than two years ago, according to new research, but a surprising number are still unaware of whether or not they are on the best interest rate. Two-thirds of

Here are some top tips to make sure you love the costs as well as the person you are spending Valentine's Day with.

Even though many Brits are still experiencing a post-Christmas financial hangover, 8.7 million UK adults have already booked a holiday. Research by Direct Line revealed that millions of Brits are taking

Almost half of people living in the North West cant afford to pay their household bills, a new study has found.

People are less willing to take a gamble on short-term fixed rate mortgages anymore. The popularity of longer-term fixed deals is growing as the uncertainty about when the interest rate will rise is leading

The internet has proved to be a valuable resource for people trying to get to grips with their finances. Phil Perry, director at Ark Financial Planning, said that resources online, especially comparison

Women are more likely to set up a saving account than men, but the boys build up more money. These are the findings of a new study by Natwest which revealed there are a higher number of female savers,

As far as 2012 goes, many are also taking a hard line on personal finances. According to research by rplan, the financial planning website, 75% of Brits have made financial resolutions for the year ahead.

Everyone enjoys a novelty or quirky gift for Christmas, but what about an unusual alterative such as a boob job, body piercing or botox treatment.

While many people may be feeling the pinch in the run up to Christmas, there is one age-group who are defying all of the trends. According to research from Saga, two-thirds of the over-50s are defying

In a bid to save money in the run up to Christmas, Brits are being a lot more savvy about how they spend their money. A survey by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks revealed that almost half of Brits are shopping

With advent calendars reminding Brits of the countdown to Christmas, many shoppers who are yet to buy gifts will be frantically racing around the shops, purchasing extortionately marked up items.

MPs are being encouraged to do more to reduce the energy bills of elderly Brits, in a bid to cut death rates over the winter as a result of fuel poverty. Age UK wants more to be done to promote better

The pressure of mortgage rates, car insurance costs and other expenses in the wake of the recession will mean over six million over-50s work beyond retirement age, research shows. Twenty eight per cent

Those looking to take advantage of the best savings rates must take steps to get a grip on their finances, an expert has advised. Martin Bamford, managing director of Informed Choice, has highlighted the

The UK's private dental treatment costs are the most expensive across Europe. The annual dental survey from Simplyhealth found that one in three cannot get treatment on the NHS.

Young people who are looking for the best savings rates have been told of the importance of putting any spare cash which they have into a bank account. The editor of CashQuestions.com, Annie Shaw, admitted

Savers in the UK are continuing to make good use of their ISA allowances as they look to take advantage of the best savings rates, according to new data from Halifax. The bank's figures show that the

The clocks go back and British Summer Time comes to an end this weekend and people have been urged to use their extra hour to switch their current accounts and look for better credit card deals. Norwich

Homeowners shopping around for the best savings interest rates are in a favourable position as many Brits are struggling to make ends meet. Gillian Guy, chief executive at Citizens Advice, said that in