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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

There are plenty of ways for Brits considering payday loans to boost their income, according to an expert. Ed Bowsher, head of consumer finance at lovemoney.com, said that if people are feeling the pinch

Brits are willing to raid their accounts offering the best interest rates in order to pay for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A new poll by Scottish Widows revealed that 3.2 million people are willing

Young people in the UK are not looking for the best savings rates and Save Our Savers believe that more needs to be done to encourage the younger generation to save. Jason Riddle, co-founder of the group,

British savers are abandoning the search for the best savings rates in favour of paying off the debt that they owe. A survey carried out by unbiased.co.uk found that Brits repaid 19p of debt in every pound

Britain's recent economic downturn has created a generation of lost savers, according to a recent survey by Scottish Widows. The organisation's fifth Savings and Investment report showed that over

Parents should do all they can to continue saving for their children's futures, it has been claimed. Kate Moore, head of savings and investments at Family Investments, said it is "very important"

Consumers should spend more time managing their finances as they bid to maximise their income and reduce costs, it has been suggested. Alison Morris, savings expert at Scottish Widows, said that although

Just 37 per cent of UK taxpayers subscribed to a cash Isa in 2008-09, a new report has indicated. According to Scottish Widows, consumers lost an estimated £15.5 billion in unnecessary tax payments

Money worries are leading some UK consumers to neglect their love lives, a new study has indicated. According to research conducted by Scottish Widows, one in eight people are too busy worrying about their

A savings gap is caused by women going on maternity leave, one expert has claimed. Anna Sofat, director of ADIDDI Wealth, claims that the majority of female professionals cease paying into a retirement

Over 60s are increasingly taking note of debt advice to reduce the amount they owe, it has been reported. According to Key Retirement Solutions, more senior homeowners are using equity release to settle

Too few women are saving enough towards their retirement, a new study has indicated. According to Scottish Widows, just 47 per cent are putting enough money aside for when they finish working, compared