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17.05.2012 - Almost three out of ten over-50s will start their retirement period with no retirement savings in place, forcing them rely solely on the state pension.
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16.05.2012 - Find out how you can bad credit loans UK can to improve your financial status today. Loans are typically only offered to home owners meaning that those who are in rental properties can find it hard to get hold of the funds they need.
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16.05.2012 - With the average life expectancy increasing every year, a new study has found that many British retirees are failing to properly plan to meet the costs associated with ill health in their later years.
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15.05.2012 - New research has revealed that high level borrowing by low and middle income households before 2008's economic crisis has led to the current poor state of the nation's finances.
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15.05.2012 - Buying travel insurance through a tour operator could end up being three times more expensive than finding a policy independently, according to recent research.
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14.05.2012 - As petrol costs soar, UK motorists are facing an uphill battle to afford their car related costs. 13% of Brits usually drive with a near-empty tank of petrol, with a quarter of young drivers having done so at least once in the last three months.
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11.05.2012 - Plans to start a family have now been overtaken by other financial priorities such as owning a house and securing a job.
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10.05.2012 - British consumers have revealed that complicated jargon on utility bills, such as gas and electricity, is slowly driving them around the bend.
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10.05.2012 - With so many problems surrounding our finances these days there are plenty of reasons why people need to recruit the services of loan companies not brokers. Find out how you can find loan companies not brokers to improve your financial status today.
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09.05.2012 - A dramatic reduction in household budgets due to the recession has meant that DIY spending has now hit a record low.
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08.05.2012 - Amid the fluctuating state of the UK's economy, the rental market has seen a fall in the average lease period. This has dipped from 6.2 years in 2007 to only 4.8 years in 2011.
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08.05.2012 - Today's first time buyers have high aspirations when it comes to buying their first property, with 37% of Brits now setting their sights on a detached home.
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04.05.2012 - A new survey has highlighted the misconceptions surrounding the Continuous Payment Authorities (CPA). Not only do customers not know their rights, but 44% of bank advisers gave their clients the wrong advice regarding this kind of payment.
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03.05.2012 - The number of struggling families is increasing amid the current recession and a new study has unveiled the top financial fears among Brits. It has also highlighted the main measures households are taking to put their finances back in place.
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02.05.2012 - In a period when news on struggling pensioners is high on the media agenda, a new study has revealed the current sources of information for workplace pensions.
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02.05.2012 - With the average price of household bills almost doubling the rate of inflation, a third of Britons confess the rising cost of utility bills have severely reduced their standard of living.
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01.05.2012 - There are many ways that a good loan company can help improve your finances. It is a common belief that loans are only available to homeowners, so what are tenants meant to do when it comes to money lending?
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01.05.2012 - The cost of leisure activities is currently as its highest level. Since 2002, prices of football tickets, car fuel, train tickets, pints of beers and gym membership have increased more than the rise in inflation.
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27.04.2012 - British consumers enjoy withdrawing £5 notes so much that the Bank of England (BOE) has announced a ten-fold increase in the amount of the denomination that will be dispensed from UK cash machines.
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26.04.2012 - The 'Times of our lives' report published by Aviva has revealed the six main financial stages that people go through during their lives.
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25.04.2012 - Despite the turbulent nature of the UK's economy, would-be first time buyers remain optimistic about their prospects - with 22% of them hoping to buy their first home within the next year.
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25.04.2012 - Scottish Widows has found that the majority of British households are left unprotected in the event that they lose their main source of income.
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24.04.2012 - Sales volumes increased by 1.8% last March in comparison to February - and by 3.3% if figures are compared to the 2011's growth rate.
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24.04.2012 - As the colder months are left behind, British consumers are now being hit by steep winter energy bills. A new study has found that the average energy bill received in January 2012 is now £180 more expensive in a year on year comparison.
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23.04.2012 - The complex financial situation in the UK, in addition to the difficulties Brits's face getting a mortgage, is increasing the average age that would-be home owners are able buy their first property.
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23.04.2012 - New research has forecasted that UK travellers are going to spend up to £23.6 million on holidays this year.
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20.04.2012 - The current economic downturn is affecting UK tenants, as four in ten letting agents have seen payment delays in the recent months.
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19.04.2012 - The latest research from Nationwide has found that those London homes located 500 metres from a tube or train station come at an extra premium of £27,000 on average.
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18.04.2012 - Paradoxically, the majority of British people consider 35 the best age to be, even though it also is the time when Brits are more pessimistic about their finances.
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18.04.2012 - The latest CIPD Work Audit report has revealed that more Brits approaching retirement age choose to keep working due to a poor pension outlook, with this case being more likely to happen to UK women.
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17.04.2012 - As youth unemployment rises, a new study has revealed that British parents are taking up to £38,500 from their pension pots to help their adult children.
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17.04.2012 - Despite the fact that food, clothing and culture have experienced the biggest year-to-year CPI rise, the ONS also found that clothing and footwear as well as transport and furniture also increased in price between February and March 2012.
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16.04.2012 - Brits only start considering themselves to be in serious financial trouble when they have crossed the £14,416 debt line.
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16.04.2012 - Despite the fact that the British economy has avoided the threat of a double-dip recession, a new report from the Ernst and Young Item Club has forecasted that levels of economic output will remain frozen for the duration 2012.
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13.04.2012 - Thanks to a loan repayment calculator you can know exactly how much and when you will have to repay your loan. Getting hold of bad credit loans UK not a broker is one of the easiest ways to help those who are not homeowners to get the financial freedom that they need.
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13.04.2012 - Unfortunately, working extra hours has become an everyday reality during the current economic crisis. A new report has revealed that the number of UK workers making up extras hours while in bed is on the rise, with men leading this trend.
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12.04.2012 - In the last two years, up to 25% of British consumers have been incorrectly billed by their energy suppliers, with 14% of consumers incurring this problem more than once.
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12.04.2012 - After surveying professionals from 25 different sectors, a new study looked into the saving habits of British workers, revealing that teachers are best savers in Britain.
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11.04.2012 - Despite the fact that UK debt slightly decreased in comparison to the month before, the latest UK Debt statistics from Credit Actions reveals that the average household debt excluding mortgages stood at £8,002 in February.
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10.04.2012 - According to figures from the Alliance Trust Economic Research Centre, low income families face the worst financial situation of all Brits as the rate of inflation is highest for these struggling households.
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10.04.2012 - Payday loans are a form of money lending that offers unsecured personal loans for amounts typically ranging between £500 and £10,000.
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05.04.2012 - Despite more women than men surfing the net for better deals; new research has found than men save more money when browsing the internet for the best online deals.
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04.04.2012 - Almost two in ten British workers get to the end of the month with less than £50 in their bank accounts. A new study has revealed how today's Brits are overstretching their budgets to make ends meet.
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04.04.2012 - As a new research from Prudential has shown, the number of women retiring with nothing more than the State Pension is twice as many as the number of men in the same situation.
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03.04.2012 - The level of savings accrued by UK consumers has increased for the first time in a year, with Britons now saving 7.66% of their income on average.
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03.04.2012 - In times of financial crisis, new research has shown that the majority of cash-strapped Brits prefer to undertake home improvements by themselves rather than pay for a professional to do them.
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02.04.2012 - Christmas 2011 came at a very high price for a number or Brits. With the Easter holidays only a few days away, new research has found that many British consumers are still repaying the costs of the last year's Christmas - with the majority of Brits hoping to pay their debt off this June.
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02.04.2012 - Although house prices fluctuate considerably over the years, a new study from Lloyds TSB has revealed that overall home affordability in Britain now stands at a nine year record high.
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30.03.2012 - British families are more focused on everyday issues rather than on long-term decisions as a consequence of the financial downturn.
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29.03.2012 - Advocating Car Crime Awareness Week, the UK's Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) has revealed the latest figures on 'conversion fraud', a type of crime that accounted for almost a half of all motoring finance frauds at the end of last year.
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28.03.2012 - Banking group Santander has analysed how men and women use credit cards, and has revealed each gender's top purchasing priorities.
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28.03.2012 - Brits that are approaching retirement age do so with up to £96.41 billion of personal debt, this equates to an average debt figure of £8,180 each.
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27.03.2012 - The majority of British consumers are being forced to postpone life decisions due to a lack of financial resources.
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26.03.2012 - The majority of British households worry more about their present social and economic priorities than about planning for their future personal finances.
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26.03.2012 - Although the economic downturn is making many UK's consumers struggle with their financial situations, a new study has found that the number of people saving for a rainy day is actually increasing.
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23.03.2012 - Only 36% of UK consumers feel that the new Budget will help the finances of low and middle income households, whereas the large majority, 70%, think it will only benefit high earners.
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22.03.2012 - The Budget was announced yesterday by Chancellor George Osborne, revealing which groups stand to gain the most and least from the changes next April.
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21.03.2012 - A new study carried out by Standard Life made the following plea to UK workers: "If people understood the tax efficiency of pensions, more would save for their retirement".
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21.03.2012 - MoneySupermarket has revealed the real state of the nation's budgets, as they battle against a rise in living costs.
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20.03.2012 - A new survey has revealed the top trends for Brits' saving habits
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20.03.2012 - In an attempt to save money, British consumers are quitting bad habits such as consuming alcohol and smoking cigarettes. A new study found that cash-strapped Brits are even cutting back on their meat intake in order to save money.
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19.03.2012 - New research has found that half of British parents are not aware of the real costs of having a baby. As a result they are failing to put aside an adequate amount of money for their new arrival.
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16.03.2012 - New figures from the ONS have found that UK holidaymakers are spending less on their overseas trips, despite more having travelling abroad.
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16.03.2012 - The new 'Big Money Index' from AXA has revealed that the majority of Brits are concerned about their personal finances. This even applies to the most affluent consumers who are also cutting back on their spending.
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16.03.2012 - New research has revealed that the inexperience of Britain's first-time buyers make them miss some of the most important considerations when buying a new house.
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15.03.2012 - The cost of living in the UK is rising so fast that a third of British consumers invest three quarters of their salary on bills and other living costs.
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14.03.2012 - According to the new over-55s Financial Fears Index, the economic situation of older Brits appears to be making a slow recovery.
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13.03.2012 - The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has revealed that the number of first time buyers in the UK has increased by 23% in January 2012, when compared to 2011.
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12.03.2012 - Over the last quarter of a century, the average cost of a city house has gone up by almost 400% - from an average of £35,209 in 1986 to £169,707 in 2011.
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09.03.2012 - As more homeowners are suffering the consequences of a sluggish housing market, more properties have flooded the UK's rental market.
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08.03.2012 - The rise in UK living costs is affecting the budgets of a number of households, but research has found that this has had the biggest impact on pensioners.
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07.03.2012 - More than nine out of ten Brits can now claim to be financially savvy, and British consumers have revealed their top tactics for saving money.
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07.03.2012 - Certain areas of the UK are set to experience a growing demand for debt advice over the next two years.
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06.03.2012 - New research has revealed that one in four British adults would not be able to survive for more than six months, if they lost their regular source of income.
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06.03.2012 - Amid the current economic crisis, more homeowners are deciding to rent their property instead of selling it.
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05.03.2012 - Credit Action’s latest monthly debt statistics have revealed that consumer budgets have been compromised by hefty debt bills.
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02.03.2012 - While debt is hitting four in ten UK adults, only 3% of them will seek for advice for their problems in the next six months.
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01.03.2012 - A new study has revealed that poor numeracy is hampering the employability of millions of UK adults.
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29.02.2012 - UK adults who are unwilling to face their debt mountain head on may actually be suffering from a syndrome triggered by their dire financial situations.
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28.02.2012 - Cheap tenant loans are loans which are only offered to homeowners. It is also possible to find loans for tenants with bad credit - this means that those who rent properties are able to get hold of unsecured loans quickly and easily.
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28.02.2012 - Falling house prices are tying a number of buyers to their first homes, as the sluggish property market makes selling increasingly difficult.
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27.02.2012 - New research from debt charity Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) revealed the devastating impact that mounting credit interest is having British households.
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24.02.2012 - The great thing about this form of money lending is the range of loan amounts that is offered. This range is typically between £500 and £10,000 meaning that there are loans available for all purposes.
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24.02.2012 - UK consumers are more dissatisfied with their banks than last year, with excessive bonuses and profits ranking highly on the list of customer complaints.
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23.02.2012 - Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that the volume of UK household spending is decreasing month by month.
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22.02.2012 - Seven out of ten Brits are struggling to find the time to spend on areas such as health, wealth and happiness, as they feel the full effects of the economic downturn.
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22.02.2012 - With so many problems surrounding our finances these days there are plenty of reasons why people need to recruit the services of loan companies not brokers.
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21.02.2012 - With more people than ever struggling to make financial ends meet, consumers have been dealt another blow as one in five admit their budget only leaves room for spending on essentials.
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20.02.2012 - British parents are so concerned about their children's economic future that 35% are considering opening a saving account for them.
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17.02.2012 - 2012 started with a fall in the consumer price inflation - down to 3.6% from 4.2% in December 2011. By how is this affecting UK family budgets in real terms?
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16.02.2012 - After a record low in December, the main confidence index increased by nine points to 47 in January.
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15.02.2012 - UK tenants are staying in their rental homes for longer, according to new research. Experts advise landlords to produce an accurate inventory in order to protect their property.
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15.02.2012 - Find out how you can find personal loans bad credit to improve your financial status today.
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14.02.2012 - Bad credit affects everyone, but there are ways in which you can sort out your financial problems. Find out how UK money lenders for bad credit can help your situation.
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13.02.2012 - Getting your hands on money loans in London can be done quickly and easily. The first step that you need to take is to speak to a loan provider in order to discuss your situation and loan requirements. You will usually be required to do this via an appointment which you can book over the phone.
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13.02.2012 - Despite the majority of Brits making the idea of saving a priority last year, new research shows that many UK savers faced further spending pressures that caused them to struggle to save.
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10.02.2012 - Bad credit affects everyone, but there are ways in which you can sort out your financial problems. Find out how bad credit loan lenders not brokers can help your situation.
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10.02.2012 - Inflation hit a 14-month low in the first month of 2012, despite a bid to bolster this figure with an increase in sales-tax in 2011.
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09.02.2012 - New figures show that an increasing number of Brits are now saving as much as possible, as well as using existing savings to pay off their debts.
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08.02.2012 - A new study has found and compared the saving habits of families in the UK, Germany and China, revealing interesting conclusions.
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08.02.2012 - With the latest Credit Action figures revealing that UK families lowered their debts in December last year, the Credit Action CEO has warned that such trends could be a genuine ‘cause for concern.’
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07.02.2012 - Find out how you can find local personal loans to improve your financial status today. There are many ways that a good loan company can help improve your finances.
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06.02.2012 - New research published by Halifax has revealed that the majority of British workers start worrying about their lack of money an average of 17 days after being paid.
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03.02.2012 - One in six British consumers has missed a credit card payment during the last year. Credit card payments and council tax are the most common unpaid bills amongst Brits.
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03.02.2012 - Loans are typically only offered to home owners meaning that those who are in rental properties can find it hard to get hold of the funds they need.
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02.02.2012 - The latest debt figures have already been released by Credit Action revealing that outstanding personal debt was down and that outstanding secured (mortgage) lending grew in December 2011.
Data gathered at the end of December 2011 shows that outstanding ...
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01.02.2012 - Bad credit affects everyone, but there are ways in which you can sort out your financial problems. Find out how loans with bad credit lender not broker can help your situation.
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01.02.2012 - Petrol and energy bills are not the only ones squeezing British households these days. Water costs are also set to increase by 0.5% above inflation to £376.
According to industry watchdog Ofwat, the average household water and sewerage bill in England an ...
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31.01.2012 - The rising petrol prices are forcing British motorists to change their minds about whether it is worthwhile having a car at all in the current climate.
With the petrol prices almost doubling in only 11 years and the rising cost set to increase, a survey ...
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30.01.2012 - A survey by online bank first direct, which questioned over 1,000 mortgage holders, found that 42% of them are saving regularly but only 21% choose to invest their extra income in making outstanding mortgage repayments.
Despite this finding, the researc ...
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27.01.2012 - Loans are available to homeowners and tenants alike – even if you have bad credit - and, if your application is successful, a cheque for the loan could be with you soon.
Bad credit affects everyone, but there are ways in which you can sort out your finan ...
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27.01.2012 - Despite the current financial turmoil, new research has found that almost two out of ten landlords added additional residential property assets to their portfolios last year.
Figures from the latest Young Index report of Private Rented Sector (PRS) senti ...
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26.01.2012 - With so many problems surrounding our finances these days there are plenty of reasons why people need to recruit the services of loans for bad credit lenders not brokers.
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26.01.2012 - A new study analyses how different the British saving trends are depending on gender, age and location, and also reveals that the number of female savers has increased significantly.
As data from the hundreds of thousands of Brits using the NatWest tool ...
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25.01.2012 - A new survey has questioned Brits regarding their financial concerns, credit card reliance and possible saving plans in 2012.
Given the current financial climate we are all operating in, a number of Brits admitted to being worried about their financial s ...
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25.01.2012 - Bad credit affects everyone, but there are ways in which you can sort out your financial problems. Find out how lenders not brokers for bad credit can help your situation.
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24.01.2012 - There are many ways that a good loan company can help improve your finances. It is a common belief that loans are only available to homeowners, so what are tenants meant to do when it comes to money lending? Alternatives to traditional loans can often be ...
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24.01.2012 - The retirement period can hardly be referred to as ‘the golden years’ anymore. A new study reveals that today’s retirees spend an average of £260 a month on debt repayments.
According to the recent Prudential Class of 2012 study, 18% of those Brits who ...
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Loans are available to homeowners and tenants alike – even if you have bad credit - and, if your application is successful, a cheque for the loan could be with you soon.
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23.01.2012 - Up to 180,000 families with one earning parent could be set to lose their child benefits in 2013.
An estimated 680,000 families would lose out if plans to cut child benefits for high-rate tax payers from April 2013 go ahead. Of those, up to 180,000 fami ...
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20.01.2012 - Recent research reveals that rents in the UK fell generally for a second successive month in December 2011.
New data published by the latest Buy-to-Let Index from LSL Property Services plc, showed that the average rent in England and Wales fell by 0.8% t ...
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20.01.2012 - Cheap tenant loans are loans which are only offered to homeowners. It is also possible to find loans for tenants with bad credit – this means that those who rent properties are able to get hold of unsecured loans quickly and easily.
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19.01.2012 - Rising living costs are squeezing UK households according to a new study. It appears that millions of people are cutting back on fuel and food in order to be able to pay their rent or mortgage.
New figures from Shelter showed that, in the last 12 months, ...
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19.01.2012 - Find out how you can find loan companies not brokers to improve your financial status today.
There are many ways that a good loan company can help improve your finances. It is a common belief that loans are only available to homeowners, so what are tenan ...
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A new study has revealed that overall satisfaction with credit cards has dropped to the lowest ever level in the UK.
British customers are not happy with their credit cards. In fact, as uSwitch.com’s latest Customer Satisfaction Report reveals, consum ...
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17.01.2012 - A new survey reveals that, despite the fact that 78% of Brits are looking to cut back on holiday costs this year, they would be willing to spend an average of £765 purely on the cost of their holiday.
Recent figures published by Sainsbury's Travel Insura ...
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16.01.2012 - One in two Brits have stated that energy bills will squeeze their household finances this year and more than four out of ten Brits are concerned that they won’t be able to afford their next fuel bill.
Starting today and lasting until the 21st of January, ...
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13.01.2012 - The recently published Credit Action Debt Statistics show that average household debts have decreased in the last few months.
According to the January figures from Credit Action, average household debt in the UK (excluding mortgages) was £7,982 in Novem ...
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As the cost of living continues to increase, new figures reveal that up to 65% of Brits have suffered a pay freeze in recent years.
New research from uSwitch states that only three out of ten UK workers are expecting their pay to rise in 2012. Data ...
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A new report shows that British customers reduced their credit card payments, which are down by 4%, in the last year.
According to new research carried out by Santander Credit Cards, the overall spend that Brits made using their credit cards fell ...
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10.01.2012 -
Recent figures have revealed that up to 28% of UK households have less than £250 in accessible savings at the moment, and over a fifth has no savings at all.
Brits are not financially prepared to face any sudden expenses, as a new report ...
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09.01.2012 - Financial experts from the Centre for Economics and Business Research have forecast a difficult 2012 for British households and the wider European continent.
Douglas McWilliams, Chief Executive at the Centre for Economics and Business Research, recently ...
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06.01.2012 - Amid the grim scenario of mass unemployment in the UK, new figures have revealed that the overall two billion hours of unpaid overtime worked in 2011 would be equivalent to the creation of more than a million full-time jobs.
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The latest news released by the Bank of England has revealed that net lending to Brits increased last November, despite mortgage lending remaining depressed and credit card lending slowing down.
According to the latest figures published by the Ba ...
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04.01.2012 - While debt was undoubtedly the biggest financial regret among British consumers in 2010, a failure to save enough money is now what frustrates Britons the most.
The survey, carried out by first direct bank, discovered that Brits were more dissatisfied wi ...
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04.01.2012 - More people than last year are expected to turn to credit cards in January, with 38% of consumers spending up to £200 this month.
The fifth annual ‘Post Office Consumer Credit Report’ has found that 36% of credit card holders (over 12 million people) wil ...
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A new survey has found that over a quarter of British consumers haven't switched providers for any of the 20 most popular financial products in the last year.
Despite up to 65% of Brits forecasting that 2012 will be a very tough year in terms of their ...
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03.01.2012 - New research has revealed that money problems worry Brits more than any other issues, with 76% of those questioned saying they expect their financial worries to increase during the next year.
The comparison site Moneysupermarket.com asked 1000 Brits abou ...
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23.12.2011 - The latest Aviva report suggests that a lack of clarity regarding their pension savings makes it harder for UK retirees to assess whether they are putting enough savings aside for their retirement.
UK people who are retired or saving towards their retire ...
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22.12.2011 - Up to £11 billion is expected to be withdrawn from cash machines this December, with the 23rd of December being the day which Brits traditionally withdraw the most money.
December is the only month of the year that sees a 12% increase in average withdra ...
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21.12.2011 - The financial crisis is not stopping Brits considering people in need all over the world. A new study has revealed that the UK is the fifth most charitable country in the world.
The survey, by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), found that the UK has bec ...
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A new study has found that December is the best time of the year to rent a new property, mainly because prices fall due to a temporary market slowdown.
According to a property review from FindaProperty.com, for the last four years rental prices have ex ...
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20.12.2011 - A new report has analysed how aware different genders are of pension matters, with females obtaining the worst results.
The report ‘Pensions: The Root Problem’, published by Friends Life's latest ‘Visions of Britain 2020’, found that women are less likel ...
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16.12.2011 - Although most of the nation must have guessed that it is the case, now it is official: women are better shoppers than men, especially when it comes to saving money.
New research from Tesco Bank has revealed that women carrying money-off vouchers and disc ...
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15.12.2011 - Find out what the top financial New Year’s resolutions for next year will be.
The top resolutions that should shape Brits’ finances in 2012 are:
Start a pension: recent data published by Prudential shows that a majority of 56% of British couples aged o ...
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14.12.2011 - This Christmas Brits are crossing off an average of three people from their gift-list, reveals new research.
Financial recession is hitting British consumers so hard that a number of them are reducing the number of people they are giving presents to in o ...
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13.12.2011 - A new study reveals the pressure that Brits feel when discussing financial issues with their partners.
Up to 27% of British couples (where both are aged over 40) admit money matters are the most likely cause of arguments in their household, according to ...
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12.12.2011 - Although books, tablets and DVDs are predicted to be the top presents this festive season, the search for white goods is increasing on the internet.
Even if it might be surprising for the tech-addicts, white goods such as dishwashers, microwaves and refr ...
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09.12.2011 - New research has discovered that many Brits are very confused about the facts and fiction of life and debt.
Gocompare.com has identified the most common life insurance and debt misconceptions that the majority of Brits believe.
About half of the Briti ...
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08.12.2011 - Personal loans are the second most common method of borrowing this year among Brits aged over 55, according to a new report.
After borrowing money from credit cards - 39% of over-55s have one -, personal loans have been the second source of extra income ...
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07.12.2011 - When it comes to applying for loans or credit cards in the modern day, the your credit score is central to whether or not you will be accepted by a credit provider.
Only customers with the highest score, and therefore the cleanest credit, will qualify fo ...
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06.12.2011 - New research has revealed that almost half of UK consumers are more switched on than ever before when it comes to finding the best deals while Christmas shopping.
The majority of UK shoppers (60%) admitted to be more conscious of what they're spending, a ...
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05.12.2011 - New research suggests that even when the majority of Christmas presents have been purchased, approximately one 50% of UK women would blow their Christmas budget on “little extra” gifts.
A new study from NS&I found interesting trends regarding the way ...
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05.12.2011 - Recent research found that the number of Welsh households suffering from fuel poverty is double the level in London.
While 32% of British homes in Wales suffer from fuel poverty, only 16% of houses have the same problem in London.
Wales not only experie ...
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01.12.2011 - Excluding mortgages, the average household debt in the UK today is £7,984. If we include mortgage debt this figure rises to £55,808.
New figures released by Credit Action have updated the debt status of the UK. It revealed that Britain's interest r ...
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30.11.2011 - The latest figures from the ONS show that average UK weekly household spending increased to £473.60 last year.
After a fall in 2009, average family spending per week grew in 2010, reaching a level slightly higher than that recorded for 2008. This is what ...
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29.11.2011 - The majority of Brits are failing to save sufficiently, arguing that they have other financial priorities or that they are simply "young enough not to have to worry".
The latest study on behalf of Friends Life reveal that 43% of those Brits who are in em ...
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28.11.2011 - Six out of ten Brits will be cutting back on their expenses over Christmas this year, new research has revealed.
Research by comparison site uSwitch showed that 59% of us will be trying to save over the festive period, cutting back on things like present ...
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28.11.2011 - The national UK Financial Planning Week ended last Sunday, having left the impression that uncertainty is the overwhelming feeling which Brits have towards the economy in 2012.
During the latest Financial Planning Week (21-27 November), the Institute of ...
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25.11.2011 - Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) has warned that a quarter of British families should plan a budget if they want to avoid falling into real financial difficulties next year.
Up to 26% of Brits are not considering having a budget to stick to eac ...
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24.11.2011 -
The Financial Planning Week campaign (21-27 November) is designed to encourage consumers to take a more serious approach when it comes to managing their finances.
The Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) is leading the ‘Financial Planning Week’ camp ...
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24.11.2011 -
A new study reveals that Monday 21st of November was the busiest online shopping day of the year.
Figures released Kelkoo found that 37% of Brits were doing their Christmas online shopping at work on Monday the 21st of November; spending up to £17.7 ...
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24.11.2011 - Given the current economic climate, MoneyVista has launched an on online service focused on helping Brits to take control of their money.
“MoneyVista is a unique service for the 11 million financially active UK consumers who manage their own financial af ...
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22.11.2011 -
While only 5% of people took a second job to pay for their property 12 years ago, the rate now has risen to 28% of first time buyers.
As average housing deposits reach £37,375 – 17% of overall property value – a third of non-homeowners believe they wil ...
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22.11.2011 - A new study reveals that Monday 21st of November was the busiest online shopping day of the year.
Figures released Kelkoo found that 37% of Brits were doing their Christmas online shopping at work on Monday the 21st of November; spending up to £17.7 mill ...
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22.11.2011 -
Even though Christmas is just around the corner, last October saw UK consumer confidence fall for the fifth month in a row to 36 points, 9 points less than in September.
Consumer confidence reached a new low in October, according to the Nationwide Buil ...
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17.11.2011 - The financial situation of most UK households is at its darkest moment with a majority of families having low savings and high debts.
Figures from the latest Family Finances Report conducted by Aviva reveal that the consequences of the world economic cri ...
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15.11.2011 -
Due to the current economy climate, one out of five British households has no money left for ‘non-essential’ spending.
Even excluding mortgage, rent or debt repayments, Brits spend 27% of their monthly income on paying for essential bills such as uti ...
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15.11.2011 - New research suggests that almost half of British people are more concerned with money than they were six months ago.
The figures, from financial advice website unbiased.co.uk, suggest that 47% of Brits have more concerns over their personal financial si ...
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15.11.2011 -
A pay restraint marks the current growth in private sector employment.
By questioning up to 462 UK companies between the months of August and September 2011, the new Employment Trends Survey conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) an ...
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10.11.2011 -
New statistics analysing the biggest issues that are worrying Brits at the moment suggest that employment and energy bills are chief among those concerns.
The ‘GB Consumer Confidence Survey’ from Nielsen tracks consumer confidence, major concerns and s ...
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10.11.2011 -
New research reveals that many British couples are failing to set up a financial plan in order to sustain themselves for life after work. Women are shown to be the biggest losers when it comes to retirement plans.
A lack of planning for retirement is t ...
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10.11.2011 -
Credit Action has released its monthly debt statistics report, which reveals that the average household debt including mortgages is £55,795.
Figures from Credit Action are published every month and show month-by-month trends regarding the cost of livin ...
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10.11.2011 -
A general lack of money is forcing numerous couples to delay marriage, purchasing a property and starting a family.
Financial turmoil is making one in four British couples decide which milestone is most important to them.
According to a recent study f ...
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10.11.2011 -
The TNS Omnibus survey has revealed fascinating information regarding how different social groups feel about their job security, with the results covering areas such as gender, age group, home ownership and occupation data.
Figures show that women feel ...
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10.11.2011 - The economic crisis certainly looks as though it is going to make a mark on Christmas. A new report reveals that almost half of small businesses risk damaging staff morale by cutting back on Christmas spending.
The communication agency Pitney Bowes revea ...
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02.11.2011 -
Research by the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has revealed that 73% of intermediaries were unable to secure a mortgage for at least one of their clients during the period running between July and September 2011.
Reasons for reject ...
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02.11.2011 - New research by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks has shown that parents consider teaching their children the value of money to be one of the most important things in their early development.
Almost half of parents who were asked said that the value of mone ...
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02.11.2011 -
strong>According to the Nationwide Building Society, UK house prices have seen their first increase in six months, rising by an average figure of 0.8%.
Despite this news, many businesses and companies fear that another decline is imminent, with pu ...
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02.11.2011 -
The spending habits
of British youngsters could put them at risk of having a financially
restrictive future, new data shows.
The data, obtained from the Debt and the Generationsreport
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26.10.2011 -
Owning a house is becoming increasingly difficult in these tough financial times. In the UK, there are a number of long term renters that, by the time they will have secured a mortgage, would be facing repayments on the property even after retirement. ...
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26.10.2011 -
New research suggests that British fathers are more involved in childcare than ever before.
However, this also means that more fathers have now decided to stop or reduce their working hours when a new baby arrives. This obviously has a direct impact on ...
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25.10.2011 -
Research by the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has revealed that 73% of intermediaries were unable to secure a mortgage for at least one of their clients during the period running between July and September 2 ...
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25.10.2011 -
The fear to the energy bills is so high among British consumers that one in four British houses still are keeping their heating off despite the arrival of the cool weather.
As a recent online p ...
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25.10.2011 -
Many British borrowers lack essential understanding of the vocabulary and concepts concerning loans and finances. Learning more about these issues could help you to increase your credit score and, subsequently, make you more l ...
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25.10.2011 -
New research suggests that the current recession has had more impact on household expenditure than the last recession did twenty years ago.
The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has released a ...
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20.10.2011 -
New research has found that half of the British population are not considering cutting back on expenses this Christmas. In addition, two out of ten people will even borrow money to pay for their holiday spending.
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20.10.2011 -
New research reveals that the recently published inflation increase caused 93% of Brits to worry about the general effect that this will have on their finances.
Recent official figures revealed ...
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17.10.2011 -
New research demonstrates the impact that rising costs and falling wages are having on Brits’ spending power.
The latest Spending Power report, published by Lloyds TSB, leaves no place for optimism given the current economic c ...
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14.10.2011 -
While demand for tenants continued to rise during the July to September period this year, new research reveals that ordinary working families cannot afford to pay the average rental costs in over half (55%) of the local authorities in England ...
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10.10.2011 -
New research has found that the lowest paid workers in the UK are also the ones that have suffered the major job losses.
Based on figures from 2008, new analysis from the Trade Union Congress (TUC) reveals that Brits within ...
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06.10.2011 -
As the employment market continues to be uncertain and unstable a number of British residents continue to worry about their financial situation. With redundancies and job losses becoming a common factor for many households a number of people are beg ...
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06.10.2011 -
New figures suggest the average Brit spends more than £300 every month on repaying their credit cards. In a whole lifetime, this represents £152,000 and 40 years to repay on credit cards.
A new study published by Standard Life entitled ‘Yo ...
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06.10.2011 -
New research reveals that the top saving tips given by retirees to younger Brits is to spend less money on potentially expensive events such as weddings. Additional advice even includes having fewer kids.
A new study from Aviva asked retiree ...
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04.10.2011 -
A new study has produced intriguing findings on the financial worries of Brits. Saving is the top concern, closely followed by personal retirement planning and pensions.
With up to 72% of Brits worried about their own economic situation, t ...
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04.10.2011 -
The adult national minimum wage (NMW) will increase from £5.93 to £6.08 on the 1st of October. However, this 2.5% increase is not likely to make a big difference to the pocket of many Brits.
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) announced that a ...
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29.09.2011 -
The second price increase introduced by the big six energy suppliers this year has added an average of 17.4% to gas bills and 10.8% to electricity bills. The extra costs are making many British families struggle and consequently turn to alte ...
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29.09.2011 -
Despite many Brits being aware of the necessity to save money, new research has found that inflation has cost savers about £2,500 in the last decade.
With 96% of consumers wishing to make their money go further, the latest s ...
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26.09.2011 -
Compared to five years ago, up to 42% of people now proactively look for money-saving deals when they go shopping.
When the economic situation gets tough, British consumers love to save money on their daily shopping. One i ...
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23.09.2011 -
Latest figures show that Brits spend an average of £1,171 and eleven days a year improving their houses.
Esure home insurance found that Brits spend almost five hours per week on making their house look ni ...
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23.09.2011 -
The recent rise in divorce rate amongst those over 50 is leaving middle aged Brits to face the challenge of financial independence for the first time.
From 1999 until now, divorce rates i ...
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21.09.2011 -
British people in the over 55-year-old bracket are facing one of the worst financial situations ever. In recent months, these Brits have seen their incomes fall, their debts rise and their savings drop; not a pleasant combination. more
21.09.2011 -
More than a quarter of British people spend more than 40% of their monthly salary in paying non-mortgage debt. £322 is the average amount of debt Brits pay off every month, new research reveals.
Up to 27% of Brits spend ove ...
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19.09.2011 -
In tough times British people lose their financial confidence. New research reveals that more Brits than last year feel they may be at financial risk if they lost their main source of income. This trend is higher among 35-54 year olds.
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19.09.2011 - The overall expense of getting onto the British roads for the first time is costing new motorists more than £4,000, new research reveals.
Driving lessons, theory and driving test, provisional licence, car, insurance, road tax. ...
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15.09.2011 -
The latest figures from Manpower have revealed what UK employer intentions are regarding recruitment.
The research concludes that the Southern half of the UK is recruiting more than the North. Overall, the country is ...
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13.09.2011 -
Vast amounts of money and energy could be saved by fixing some of the UK’s worst habits such as leaving electrical items on standby, turning lights off or charging mobile phones overnight.
The latest research produced by ...
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12.09.2011 -
Liverpool, Nottingham and Glasgow are the three British cities with the highest percentage of ‘workless households’ in Britain; new research found.
A ‘workless household’ is a household that contains at least one person age ...
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08.09.2011 -
Unemployment is hitting certain parts of the UK population harder than ever before.
New research suggests that the average number of jobseekers per vacancy in London is currently nine, although that figure is cons ...
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07.09.2011 - More than a third of Britons see their grandparents as the best role models regarding money management, according to new research. Despite this, only a small percentage of them attempt to benefit from the financial knowledge of their elders ...
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07.09.2011 - A survey of Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs) has suggested that most British people turn to emergency savings, credit cards and loans when faced with financial trouble.
The Scottish Provident’s ‘Financial ...
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05.09.2011 -
With most people experiencing their commitment peak aged 35; a new study shows that over ten times more money is being spent on financial commitments than family and friends. In contrast though, up to four times more effort is devoted to th ...
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04.09.2011 - A new study has revealed that twice the number of people now choose to rent rather than own their home. The study also looks at the top ten regions in the UK for renting.
The data, released by special ...
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04.09.2011 - Loans without upfront fees news: A new study has revealed that less than one quarter of the British population has dared to ask their boss for a pay rise. The study also suggests that British people are not comfortable discussing salaries in ...
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31.08.2011 -
Research from Aviva has revealed that debts are continuing to rise as incomes and savings fall, putting even more financial pressure on UK households.
It is an unequivocal fact that times are tough for Brits with finances ...
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30.08.2011 -
With increases to energy prices and household items already having been recorded in recent months, Brits are facing more financial problems as house prices also continue to rise.
Recent findings indicate that, despite an a ...
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26.08.2011 -
Loans are typically only offered to home owners meaning that those who are in rental properties can find it hard to get hold of the funds they need. Getting hold of a fast tenant loan is one of the easiest ways to help those who are not home ...
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26.08.2011 -
‘Relaxed and refreshed’ is not the way many British people feel after their holidays, according to a new poll. With one in five of us still paying for our holiday one year later, holidays tend to leave us tired, stressed or even wishing we n ...
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26.08.2011 -
New research has suggested that the British population do not feel they have anybody in their lives who they can confide in about their finances.
Brits are apparently not keen on sharing their money concerns with other peo ...
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26.08.2011 -
It is a common belief that loans are only available to homeowners, so what are tenants meant to do when it comes to money lending? Alternatives to traditional loans can often be expensive, so what are cheap tenant loans?
M ...
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26.08.2011 - Almost half of Brits are unaware of the energy costs increase
After so many announcements in the last months, gas and electricity price hikes are finally a reality. With a price difference between tariffs and providers t ...
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26.08.2011 -
When it comes to taking out a loan we often expect to get met with lengthy waiting periods and application processes. So how can you get a same day decision loan? And what exactly are they?
Getting your hands on same day d ...
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26.08.2011 -
The costs involved in children returning to school next month may exceed the budget of many British families according to new research from Liverpool Victoria (LV). While the total cost in 2010 was up to £709 million, a new study suggests th ...
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26.08.2011 -
Applying for loans can be a difficult process that relies on a number of extenuating factors. For tenants with bad credit ratings this can be almost impossible, so how can you get a tenant loan with no credit check?
Not ev ...
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23.08.2011 -
The private rented sector has increased by 17% in the last year and new research reveals that demand for private properties will increase in the coming months.
One in six houses (17.4%) of English property stock is now wit ...
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19.08.2011 -
Female, middle aged and single. In the last months, there has been an increase in the number of women of this profile seeking financial assistance to pay their mortgages. Two thirds of them are on low incomes, a new study shows.
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19.08.2011 -
With an average debt of up to £53,400 on graduation expected for students starting their course next year, the cost of university is worrying many families in the UK.
However, new research shows that ...
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18.08.2011 - Lending money between families is a habit that has increased in the last few years due to the credit crunch. Could quick decision loans be the answer?
Two thirds of British people (63%) said they have seen an increase in family ...
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16.08.2011 -
The average house price in university towns has risen from £91,612 in 2001 to a current figure of £155,953 according to new research. This is an average increase of 70% over a ten year period.
While averag ...
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16.08.2011 -
A total of 2.9 million renters in the UK are struggling to pay their rent, a new study reveals. This has led to fears that homelessness could rise significantly in the near future.
The National debt charity Consumer Cred ...
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12.08.2011 -
A third of British consumers who go shopping have no spare cash according to a surprising new survey. With 32% of people following this trend, the number of UK’s shoppers without any disposable cash is higher than ever.
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12.08.2011 -
June 2011 saw the highest number of mortgages taken out by first-time buyers since August last year according to new data.
Figures released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders reveal that a total of 1 ...
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10.08.2011 -
Only 35% of credit card users admit to thinking about the impact of their spending every time they make a card purchase, a new study reveals. £145 is the average amount that makes people really think about how that purchase wil ...
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09.08.2011 -
Claims caused by water damage could add up to £40 to the cost of a household insurance policy, a recent study has shown. Last year, the amount paid by the insurer in domestic water damage claims incr ...
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08.08.2011 -
E.ON has announced a price rise of 18.1% for gas, 11.4% for electricity and 15.2% for dual-fuel. Since it is the fourth major energy supplier to increase its prices so far this year, consumers are already conc ...
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05.08.2011 -
Over the past five years, £468 million worth of gadgets have been thrown in the bin due to falling into disuse.
Since 2006, UK adults have spent £15bn on 300 million gadgets on average, a new study reveals.
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05.08.2011 -
While half of us believe coins and notes will become obsolete in the coming years, one in eight of us have already given up carrying cash altogether according to new research.
The research, carried out by Barclays, uncover ...
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05.08.2011 -
£4,006 is now the average amount that single male drivers under the age of 21 can expect to pay for their annual car insurance, a new study has found.
According to a leading price comparison website, this is the first time t ...
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03.08.2011 -
A total of 31% of holidaymakers said they overspent on their last holiday overseas. One in six admitted having spent 20% or more over their budget on their foreign holiday, a new study found.
Many British travell ...
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02.08.2011 -
Money education charity Credit Auction have released their latest debt figures, revealing some shocking details.
The key findings include;
- 807,000 people have been unemployed for more than 1 ...
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29.07.2011 -
A total of 54% of Britons will holiday overseas this year, according to new research from Lloyds. The figure rises to 58% amongst the 18 to 24 age group, as well as for the over 55s bracket.
According to ...
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29.07.2011 -
Economic markets have continued to struggle over the last months, with more price hikes coming into effect throughout the country. Despite the fragile markets though, Mutual Lenders have reported a 20% increase for the first ...
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27.07.2011 -
Britons have collectively spent £5.2 billion improving their gardens in the past year which has led to a £22 billion boost for the UK property market, according to new research.
The average Briton has spent £1,2 ...
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27.07.2011 -
With prices rising every day, finding ways of saving money on our daily motoring costs is proving essential for most of us.
It was published recently that half of motorists are planning to swap to a more fuel efficient car. ...
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26.07.2011 -
A total of 65% of motorists said that record fuel prices along with the rising cost of car insurance will impact their choice when it comes to purchasing their next vehicle.
This is according to new research from the price ...
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22.07.2011 - The latest price increase announced by major energy providers Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE) is the latest hit that UK consumers have had to take.
Dealing with the high prices of your electric bill is difficult, ...
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21.07.2011 - Following recent increases by British Gas and other major energy providers, SSE (Scottish & Southern Electricity) have announced their own intended increases, adding further problems to money-conscious consumers.
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21.07.2011 - As the UK’s economy continues to struggle, it is revealed that Watchdog have contacted the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to voice concerns over the state of personal pensions.
While there has been a fair amoun ...
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19.07.2011 - As we head rapidly towards the school holidays, hundreds of thousands of British families will be heading away for summer breaks.
Obviously there is a large degree of expense and organisation involved as you take certain imp ...
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15.07.2011 -
Did you know that not updating your address is one of the easiest ways to devalue your credit report? This is particularly important if you have adverse credit and are hoping to get a quick decision loan.
Having a credit ...
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14.07.2011 -
The Payments Council has announced that cheques are no longer going to be scrapped in 2018. Good news for the elderly, vulnerable people and those with adverse credit who may be missing out on more modern forms of electronic payments.
Consum ...
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14.07.2011 -
The rate of inflation has fallen by 4.5% to 4.2% from May to June of this year, according to the latest statistics from the Office of National Statistics.
The unexpected fall is thought to be mainly due to retailers cuttin ...
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12.07.2011 -
Research shows that as many as 35 per cent of Brits turn to their credit card to help fund their day-to-day living expenses for more than the last week of each month. Could an adverse credit loan help instead?
Moneysupermarket ...
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11.07.2011 - Nearly 19 out of 20 Brits are worried about the rate of inflation on their monthly pay packets, new research has found.
The correct inflation rate at the moment is 5.2%, but research carried out by the Post Office, has reveal ...
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04.07.2011 -
According to new statistics under the freedom of information, employers were forced to pay £4.4 billion in redundancy payments over the last year.
That brings the total paid out over the last 3 years to an incredible £13.4 ...
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04.07.2011 - In reforms unveiled today local councils are set to take on a major financial services role of the funding system for the care of elderly and disabled people.
The key measure will see local authorities empowered to make a lo ...
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01.07.2011 - A quarter of people are hiring domestic help because they ‘don’t like chores’. The trend is fast becoming the new status symbol for the middle classes everywhere, new research has found.
The newlywed Duke and Duchess of Cambri ...
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01.07.2011 -
Research showing that the average debt students are facing upon finishing university has risen to as much as £21,198 has sparked fear among students throughout Britain.
The figures point to a majority of students underesti ...
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30.06.2011 - Millions of Brits delay life milestones because of cash flow problems, new research has found.
According to insurance firm LV, 16 million people are suffering from the ‘Peter Pan’ syndrome as the average age of a first time b ...
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30.06.2011 - Student debt is expect to last for 11 years according to new research by price comparison website uSwitch.
On average it will take 11 years for student debt to clear, forcing almost 4 in ten graduates to put their life on hol ...
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28.06.2011 - New research has found that 3.2 million people would sacrifice monthly savings for a once in a lifetime experience.
According to Scottish Widows 86 per cent of the nation fantasize about having a once in a lifetime experience ...
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27.06.2011 -
Household bills are the biggest financial concern for the nation as the cost of utilities is going up.
According to price comparison website moneysupermarket, Brits are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living.
The survey o ...
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25.06.2011 - New research has found that one in ten homeowners has resorted to renting out a spare room in order to have an extra income.
Homeowners across the UK collectively generate £3.6 billion a year just by taking in an extra ...
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25.06.2011 -
The cost of fuel is rising, so much so that it has reached all new record highs. Compared to May 2010 petrol is almost 0.15 p to the litre more expensive and diesel is 0.20p more. The average cost of a litre of unleaded is £1.36 and £1.41 for diesel. < ...
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23.06.2011 -
The economic downturn is having such a bad effect on families that over half of parents have admitted to raiding the piggy banks of their kids when they need more money.
Whether you are a homeowner or tenant; have a good credit history or s ...
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22.06.2011 - A recent study has revealed that 80 per cent of Brits are worried about their financial state.
Research by The Co-operative Bank has found 21 per cent of people are worried about the rising cost of utility bills and personal debt.
Famil ...
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20.06.2011 -
Research has revealed that two thirds of Brits are worried about how they are going to pay extra bills for gas and electricity consumption in the future. Find out how to lower your gas and electricity bills now.
Scottish Power recently announ ...
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17.06.2011 -
The UK’s economic recovery could be running into trouble after new official figures show that consumer spending in real terms fell back in May and personal loan repayment rates slowed.
An estimated £25.6 billion was spent on ret ...
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16.06.2011 -
With the price for everyday items such as utility bills, food and travel continuing to rise, inflation continues to be a problem for many cash strapped households across the UK.
Now, new research shows that inflation has been hit ...
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