Articles Tagged With: Brits

The minister of state for pensions has admitted that while few people will have their state pension put back by more than a year, it will have a dramatic impact on those looking for the best savings rates

A new report by the Institute of Fiscal Studies has revealed that more Brits are set to fall into poverty as the credit crunch continues to bite. The research forecasts poverty for each year between 2010-11

Even those families that are struggling with financial difficulties should maintain some form of money in an account with the best savings rates, an expert has advised. Andrew Hagger, spokesman for Moneynet.co.uk,

While adopting a thrifty attitude may be good for individuals as it provides them with funds to place in accounts with the best savings rates, it is bad for the economy. Ed Bowsher, head of consumer finance

Financial anxiety is taking its toll on the British workforce as almost one in 10 8 per cent adults admits worrying about money has caused them to take a sick day. Five per cent say theyve been absent more than once

Households can save money on their energy bills which they can they use to earn the best savings rates by breaking bad habits, it has been claimed. New research by uSwitch revealed that 30 million Brits

The high number of people without a savings account has emphasised the importance of receiving good financial advice, it has been claimed.   New figures published by NS&I have shown that one in

Over a third Brits are trying to spend less on their holiday this year to perhaps ensure the dent made in funds earning the best savings rates is not too large. According to a recent poll by R3, the insolvency

Around 13.6 million Brits do not have a pension, according to new research from Baring Asset Management, the international investment firm. Of the 38 per cent of Brits who do not have a pension in place,

Less than a fifth of British non-homeowners are currently saving for a deposit for cheap mortgages, it has been revealed. A new poll by Halifax found that despite three-quarters of Brits aspiring to purchase

Despite the current climate, Brits have banished thrifty gifts from weddings, those looking for the best savings rates were told. A study by Santander Credit Cards revealed that people in the UK are spending

Women could be more inclined to look for the best savings rates than their male counterparts, if new research is anything to go by. According to a study carried out by MyVoucherCodes.co.uk, 68 per cent

In the current economic climate when more and more households are feeling their income squeezed, the recent rises in energy bills have been more than a little unwelcome. Food and fuel inflation has had

To mark the start of a new tax year Principality Building Society have announced a new range of Isas aimed at those looking for the best savings interest rates. The building society has just launched competitive

People looking for the best savings interest rates are still confused about the tax breaks available to them, according to new research from Nationwide Building Society. The society's latest survey

Sainsbury's Finance has urged other supermarkets and retail banks to make the process of saving easier, following the success of its own SaveBack scheme. With the simple swipe of a debit card plus

The number of Brits looking for the best savings interest rates is likely to increase as more people are becoming aware that they need to save money in order to make expensive purchases. Richard Talbot,

Triodos, the ethical bank, has launched an easy access online savings account offering competitive savings interest rates. The new online savings account will pay a rate of two per cent and also include

Over 80 per cent of Brits are worried about the amount of money they spent this Christmas and many are planning to start saving for next year straight away. Those looking for the best savings rates may

Many Brits will be starting 2011 with a financial hangover after overspending this Christmas and the Office of Fair Trading OFT has urged people to begin thinking about saving for Christmas 2011. The