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Britons Shown To Be Looking For Financial Helping Hand
With rises in the cost of living showing no signs of abating, consumers are increasingly looking towards older members of their family to supplement their finances.
This is the claim of Engage Mutual Assurance, in which a recent piece of research indicated a significant number of Britons are looking towards the cash windfall received in an […]
Checking Bills Advised To Help Avoid Unnecessary Financial Pressure
Despite the convenience that paying for bills via direct debit may provide, it is not a reason for Britons to be complacent when it comes to keeping track of their money management, new research suggests.
In a study carried out by moneysupermarket, it was revealed that such a payment system is becoming increasingly popular among many […]
Consumers Advised To Check Credit Report Ahead Of Remortgage
Homeowners need to take steps to safeguard their financial future, it has been suggested.
According to Experian, those Britons who are looking to remortgage their property in the months to come as their fixed-rate deals expire are set to find that such a process becomes increasingly hard. These predicted difficulties were attributed to moves by numerous […]
Drivers Advised To Bargain On Car Costs
Motorists could be unwittingly placing themselves under unnecessary financial strain, a new study shows.
In research carried out by Sainsbury’s Loans, it was revealed that 195,000 out of the 1.5 million consumers set to buy a brand new car between March and August of this year claim that they will not haggle on the price of […]
More Loan Lenders Changing Borrowing Products
The availability of cheap secured loans is beginning to fall, it has been suggested.
According to Samantha Owens, head of personal finance for Moneyfacts, rates on some 27 personal loans products have been modified over the course of this year - with the majority of these changes shown to be increasing the amount of interest charged. […]
Storm Damage Can Be ‘Upsetting’
An increasing number of homeowners are finding their property has been damaged by the elements, it has been suggested.
Figures released by Abbey indicate that over the course of the past week, when high winds and storms have battered many parts of England and Wales, the number of insurance claims it has received has gone up […]
Spending On Dates Could Cause Financial Burdens
Taking a lady out on a date could have significant financial implications for many men, it has been claimed.
Research released by NS&I as part of its quarterly savings survey shows that single males are set to spend more than 12 billion pounds each year on romantic rendezvous, in comparison women were indicated as splashing out […]
Graduates ‘Able To Access Cheap Loans’
Those who have recently left university should find they are still able to obtain cheap loans despite the difficulties experienced in the wider financial markets of late, an industry expert has claimed.
According to Samantha Owens, head of credit cards and loans for Moneyfacts, there is no need for recent graduates to be concerned that, should […]
Welsh Residents ‘Struggling With Debts’
People living in Wales appear to be increasingly struggling with their finances, new research suggests.
In figures released by the Insolvency Service earlier this week, it was revealed that some 2,009 consumers in the principality filed for an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) over the course of 2006. Such a figure represents growth of 146 per cent […]
People Juggling Credit Card Debts ‘Are In Trouble’
Britons are increasingly looking to borrow money, recently published research shows.
In a study carried out by MoneyExpert, it was revealed that more than three-quarters (78 per cent) of people have at least one credit card. Just over a quarter (28 per cent) of adults have one card, with 24 per cent owning two. Meanwhile, three […]
