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As it becomes more and more expensive for young first-time buyers FTBs to get their first foot on the property ladder, parents are bearing the cost to help them make the step. Research by estate agency

Deciding what stock index to invest in can be difficult, especially if you are unsure of what all the indices are. This guide to the different indices available is designed to help you find out all the

There are many advantages of shopping around for car or cheap van insurance, as this will ensure that whichever cover provider you sign up to will give you the best value for money for your protection

In financial emergencies - such as a higher than expected bill or urgent house repairs that need attending to - payday loans can provide a timely cash boost. However, if this is an option you are considering

Around four million households 14 per cent throughout the UK are in debt to their energy suppliers to the tune of £478 million, according to research carried out by YouGov. Each home is in debt

British consumers are losing out on around £13 billion of interest every year because they are failing to switch their savings account to get a better deal, according to a report by Which? This figure

In a market awash with different savings options, finding the motivation to evaluate if you're getting the best savings interest possible can be difficult. However, with the new tax year looming, now

Only 7% of investors have already used their full allowance for 2011/2012. 46% of people dont plan to use their full ISA allowance for the tax year. 89% of those say the reason they wont utilise their allowance is down to lack of money

Research from American Express found that a staggering 1.3 million women are willing to get down on one knee and propose to their loved one.

Stability of house prices in the new-build sector means that now is a 'particularly good time' to invest in a brand new home, according to Kevin Wilkins. The group marketing director at Bovis Homes,

Here are our top credit cards for big buys with the best purchase rates around.

For anybody who is looking to save a few pennies on their weekly shop, we have looked at a few tips.

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

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

The housing market is widely reported as being stagnant at the moment, but what can homeowners do if they are looking to sell up or move on? Miles Shipside, commercial director at Rightmove.co.uk, said

If you're keen to maximise your money as much as possible, you might be eager to invest your money in the FTSE 250 and stay ahead of the stock exchange. However, if you are new to this, using certain

Plans to reform the financial industry should not negatively impact mortgage availability to first time buyers. Yesterday December 19th, the Financial Services Authority announced it is planning to introduce

With so much doom and gloom surrounding the state of the economy, many young people could be forgiven for thinking they may never have the money to save up for their own home. However, Matt Hutchinson,

Shopping around and being thrifty will enable seven out of ten people to afford Christmas this year. New research by Halifax found that despite it being regularly cited as the best approach, only 14 per

As it emerges that Brits will be withdrawing £6 billion from their savings accounts to fund Christmas, people have been urged to get disciplined about savings and debts. New research from Santander