Articles Tagged With: Consumers

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

Track and fix hybrid mortgages could be the ideal choice for many homeowners in the UK, according to MyMortgageDirect. John Charcol recently claimed that December was the strongest month yet for the hybrid

Saving money is a popular new year's resolution for many people. However, if you're looking to put cash away over the next 12 months it is important to consider the best ways of doing so. Of course,

Directory sales continue to drive growth for the retailer. Store sales continue to slip. The Share Centre continues to recommend investors hold Next

Savers looking to make the most of their money and protect it in the current climate could be putting it at risk through a lack of awareness. According to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme FSCS

With Christmas fast approaching and many people increasingly concerned about how they will make their money stretch, how to ensure the same doesn't happen next year has become a hot topic. Defaqto

Drivers should take extra precautions to ensure their vehicle is prepared for the winter season, to avoid letting an accident and ensuing car insurance claim to ruin Christmas. Installing winter tyres

Inflation has hit a three-year high of 5.2%, and consumers feel this is having a direct impact on their finances. Here are some inflation-busting tips to help ease the financial strain.

The key to repaying debts, including those from payday loans and credit cards, is to produce a realistic and sustainable budget. Liz Dunscombe, director of project and partnership development at Credit

Research by leading instant online credit information provider, Equifax, has revealed that over a third of consumers surveyed had been turned down for a new credit card and 27% of those thought it was because they had a poor credit rating.

As Brits tighten their belt, cut their expenditure and try to find the best loan rates around, an expert has advised making a small change with debit card payments. A spokesman from Candidmoney.com said

The fact that people prioritise emotional commitments over finances could be why many are failing to get the best savings interest rates, it has been suggested. John Lawson, personal finance expert, said

A new study has highlighted the importance of having a nest egg earning the best savings rates. Unbiased.co.uk revealed that a third of adults in the UK would face financial hardship if they lost their

As supermarket Morrisons reports figures ahead of expectations Graham Spooner, investment adviser at The Share Centre, explains what this means for investors.

Those looking for the best savings rates must take steps to ensure that they are protected from the effects of inflation, it has been claimed.   Yorkshire Building Society has said that with

The amount of money put into accounts with the best savings rates in the second quarter Q2 of the year rose by £18 billion, new figures have shown.   Data published by Unbiased.co.uk has

A growing number of Brits are cutting their energy bills by installing insulation, leaving more cash available to earn the best savings interest rates.   The Department of Energy and Climate

The Bank of England must do more to help protect those putting money aside and to boost the value of finding the best savings rates, an expert has suggested.   Financial expert Dr Ros Altmann has

An expert has called for the abolition of debit card surcharges in shops, which could allow people to make better use of the best savings rates.   A spokesman for advice site Candidmoney.com has

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