Articles Tagged With: New Year

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,

Despite a quarter of the nation being officially classified as obese, it's actually our finances which need slimming down more than anything else.

Smoking is not just harmful to health, it could be having a negative impact on Brits' finances, if new figures are to be believed. According to a poll by the Department of Health, smokers are underestimating

New Year, new you! Why not kick start the New Year with a fresh approach to your finances and say no to new debt?

Regularly reviewing your investment portfolio can contribute greatly to reducing the risk of loss, especially when market conditions are turbulent. The start of a new year can be a perfect time to refresh your investment strategy. Nick Raynor, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, tells of his top tips for investors.

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

Accessing the best savings rates came third in a recent poll concerning Brits' new year's resolutions behind losing weight and getting fit. Over half of the population are planning to put more

Brits are looking to take control of their finances in 2011, according to a survey carried out by Lloyds TSB. Almost half 44 per cent of those hoping to get their finances back on track will be focussing

The adverse weather conditions experienced by much of the UK throughout December led to fewer house sales than at any point since January 2003. A report from the National Association of Estate Agents NAEA

Lloyds TSB has launched its lowest ever three-year fixed-rate mortgage, providing competitive mortgage rates for its customers. The new product is available to first-time buyers, house purchasers and remortgagers

People looking for the best mortgage rates may wish to check out the latest discount offerings from Leeds Building Society. The society has announced that it will add a number of fees assisted two-year

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

Despite cuts to child trust funds, parents have been urged to find the best savings interest rates and put money away for their children's future. According to CashQuestions.com, parents should still

Three-quarters of Brits may be facing a frugal Christmas this year as they are unhappy about the state of their finances and may have to pull on the purse strings to avoid financial difficulties in the

Brits who shopped around for the best savings interest rates during the year will see the benefits this Christmas as the cost of the festive period won't hit them as hard as those without a savings

The UK property market is experiencing its slowest March in recorded history, Rightmove has claimed. Prices have reached a virtual standstill, the firm has reported, with new sellers asking for just £216

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The Nationwide Savings Index has reported a rise in the number of occasional and regular savers in the UK. According to the latest statistics, the total rose to its highest level since September 2008 –

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Insurance firm Direct Line has kicked off the New Year with two brand new offers. The firm claims the deals will help customers save money on both their home and car insurance policies. Car insurance customers