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Published by Mark Dawson - Nov 19, 2007 at 08:35:29
Getting insulation installed into homes could help consumers reduce their financial burden, according to one industry commentator.
Neil Marshall, chief executive of the National Insulation Association (NIA), reports that as the cold winter months set in now is an "ideal time" for ... Click to read the article details Understanding Budgeting Is 'Key To Avoiding Debt'
Published by Mark Dawson - Nov 16, 2007 at 18:06:06
As the festive season approaches consumers need to organise their finances as they get set to increase spending on areas such as gifts and food, an industry expert has advised.
According to James Falla, director of Thomas Charles, Britons should take the time to draw up a list documenting ... Click to read the article details Drop Noted In Consumers' Financial Confidence
Published by Mark Dawson - Nov 15, 2007 at 20:01:58
The nation's financial confidence has dipped slightly, a new study shows.
In Nationwide's latest Consumer Confidence Index, people's assurance in the general state of the British economy fell by one point over the course of October to stand at 98. This is the same figure as that noted in ... Click to read the article details Brits Could Face 'Financial Crisis'
Published by Mark Dawson - Nov 14, 2007 at 20:54:52
An increasing proportion of Britons could be coming under financial pressure, new figures suggest.
In research conducted by Legal & General, millions of people are avoiding taking out the three forms of cover - life insurance, income protection and critical illness insurance - with some ... Click to read the article details Brits 'Struggling' To Get Loans
Published by Mark Dawson - Nov 13, 2007 at 21:32:45
Consumers are finding it increasingly difficult to get access to loans, new research shows.
According to a study conducted by moneysupermarket, the proportion of Britons being granted loans and other types of lending by banks has decreased steadily over the course of 2007. With the ... Click to read the article details Consumers 'Could Face Winter Financial Misery'
Published by Mark Dawson - Nov 13, 2007 at 21:31:41
As the winter months draw in, consumers may well find themselves coming under severe financial pressure.
In research released by uSwitch, millions of Britons are beginning to switch their boilers and heaters back on as the cold sets in. However, by not taking out sufficient cover on such ... Click to read the article details UK On Track For 'Financial Hangover'
Published by Mark Dawson - Nov 8, 2007 at 21:21:39
The nation is set for a 'financial hangover' as the end of the year approaches, according to the publication of a new report.
A recent study released by Lloyds TSB indicates that over half of Britons (59 per cent) believe that they are on track to exceed their intended spending over the ... Click to read the article details Savers 'Unaware Of Interest Rates'
Published by Mark Dawson - Nov 7, 2007 at 18:33:08
Britons could be putting themselves under unnecessary financial strain, new statistics have suggested.
According to a study conducted by Sainsbury's Bank, about half of those with savings accounts (49 per cent or 19 million consumers) are unaware of what rate of interest they are ... Click to read the article details Consumers 'Looking To Loved Ones For Financial Help'
Published by Mark Dawson - Nov 6, 2007 at 18:17:31
Britons are increasingly looking to their families for financial support, a new study shows.
In research released by Skipton Building Society, consumers owe a total of more than 251 billion pounds to their relatives through money that has been loaned to them. This figure also represents a ... Click to read the article details Redecoration 'Taking A Back Seat' For New Buyers
Published by Mark Dawson - Nov 6, 2007 at 18:21:28
New homeowners are finding it difficult to fund improvements to their property after they move in, fresh research indicates.
According to new data from insurer More Than, as many as three in five (60 per cent) homeowners find it difficult to fund renovations having moved into a home due ... Click to read the article details Retirees 'Need Finances In Shape Before Heading Abroad'
Published by Mark Dawson - Nov 2, 2007 at 18:23:21
People considering retiring abroad should ensure they have planned their finances suitably for a move to another country, including thinking about any difficulties they may face in the future, a spokesperson for charity Age Concern has said.
Research earlier in the year from Saga revealed ... Click to read the article details Debt Education 'Is Not Reaching Young People'
Published by Mark Dawson - Nov 1, 2007 at 16:03:59
Large numbers of young people are getting into debt situations from which it is difficult to recover, the latest research suggests.
Commentator iva, a firm which helps to organise individual voluntary arrangements, has released results from a survey which indicate that as many as one in ... Click to read the article details Winter Break Loans 'Should Be Spent Wisely'
Published by Mark Dawson - Nov 1, 2007 at 15:43:09
With the clocks going back and the signs of winter undoubtedly setting in, the call of warmer climes is getting increasingly pressing for a number of Brits.
According to the latest figures from price comparison site Moneysupermarket, UK holidaymakers undertaking a winter getaway spend ... Click to read the article details Loans Demand Remains 'Weak'
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 28, 2007 at 20:50:29
Borrowing in Britain continues to remain weak, a new set of figures have highlighted.
In research conducted by the British Bankers' Association (BBA), gross mortgage lending in September stood at some 18.5 billion pounds - just three per cent higher than that issued in the same month last ... Click to read the article details Both Men And Women Are In 'Unsustainable Financial Positions'
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 25, 2007 at 15:12:11
Men are struggling the most with their money management, according to the publication of new figures.
In a study released by Chiltern, those males who are seeking help handling their debts owe about 20 per cent more via secured personal loans, credit cards and other types of borrowing ... Click to read the article details Devon Pensioners 'Struggling With Debt'
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 23, 2007 at 23:10:58
Older people in Devon are increasingly struggling with their finances, new figures show.
The announcement comes as Torbay is revealed to have the largest percentage of poor pensioners in any town or city to the west of Bristol. According to figures released by the GMB union, almost a ... Click to read the article details Locked Out Drivers 'May Come Under Financial Pressure'
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 15, 2007 at 16:57:20
Those motorists who lose their keys or find themselves locked out of their car could well be coming under financial strain, a recent study has intimated.
In research conducted by Britannia Rescue, some three million drivers (ten per cent) have been left trapped outside of their vehicle as ... Click to read the article details Borrowers 'Advised To Consider Protecting Their Loan'
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 15, 2007 at 16:31:46
Those consumers considering applying for a loan could be well advised to take steps to ensure that they will always be in a position to make repayments.
Speaking earlier this week, Shane Craig, managing director of Paymentcare, reported that by purchasing payment protection insurance ... Click to read the article details Debt Difficulties 'Causing Health Problems For Women'
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 12, 2007 at 22:05:51
An ever greater number of women in Ireland are developing ill health due to difficulties with managing their money, a new set of figures have revealed.
In data released by the Women's Health Council (WHC) and the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS), about 70 per cent of the females ... Click to read the article details Consumers To Receive Improved Financial Guidance Following PBR
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 12, 2007 at 18:47:20
More Britons could be on track to receive better guidance in managing their finances, it has been revealed.
In the government's pre-Budget report (PBR) and Comprehensive Spending Review, chancellor Alistair Darling announced that millions of pounds are to be invested into the provision of ... Click to read the article details Homeowners Face 'Challenging' Financial Situation
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 12, 2007 at 18:47:30
Homeowners are coming under increased financial pressure, new figures indicate.
In research released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), both those making their initial steps on the housing ladder and existing property owners are seeing their mortgage costs account for an ever ... Click to read the article details Brits' Financial Burden Has 'Increased Over Last Decade'
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 12, 2007 at 18:39:10
British households are under evermore financial pressure, according to the publication of new figures.
The news comes as research carried out by uSwitch reveals that disposable income is at its lowest level for a decade. According to the price comparison website, taxes and social ... Click to read the article details Consumers 'Sleepwalking' Into Financial Difficulty
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 12, 2007 at 17:28:57
A complacent attitude towards their finances could see many Britons struggle with money as they get older, new figures highlight.
In research released by Defaqto, a number of consumers are "sleepwalking" into financial hardship as they are saving an inadequate amount of cash into pension ... Click to read the article details Property Prices 'Decrease For First Time in 2007'
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 12, 2007 at 17:19:52
House prices have fallen for the first time this year, new figures show.
In research released by Halifax, the typical value of a property decreased by some 0.6 per cent over the course of September, which in turn has seen the annual rate of growth fall to 10.7 per cent for the month - ... Click to read the article details New Parents 'Look To Loans To Help Reduce Financial Pressures'
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 12, 2007 at 17:05:08
Starting a family may see the financial burden consumers are under rising dramatically, it has been suggested.
The news comes as research released by MoneyExpert reveals that those parents who have children under the age of 18 are typically some 1,140 pounds in debt in the 12 months ... Click to read the article details Consumers Set To Face Financial 'Shock'
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 12, 2007 at 13:19:43
Homeowners may see that their day-to-day finances are set for a "shock", according to new reports.
In research released by Moneygate, thousands of Britons may witness their mortgage repayments surging by as much as 50 per cent over the coming months as banks and building societies ... Click to read the article details Britain's Financial Position Has Strengthened 'Substantially'
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 12, 2007 at 12:28:40
Britons may be in a better position to make repayments on loans and other forms of borrowing as new figures reveal that household wealth has increased dramatically during the last decade.
In a study released by Halifax, the net capital held by British consumers - after deducting any ... Click to read the article details Britons Are 'Open' To The Ideals Of Loans
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 12, 2007 at 02:09:12
The concept of borrowing has become much more acceptable in recent years, one industry expert has declared.
James Ketchell, a spokesperson from the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS), stated the idea of being in debt is ever more tolerable among Britons as a result of more people ... Click to read the article details New Financial Inclusion Scheme Launched
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 12, 2007 at 00:56:07
The roll-out of a new microfinance institution (MFI) could see some of the most financially-excluded people in Britain gain access to low-rate loans, it has been announced.
Based in London, the Community Money scheme has been launched to help individuals, community groups and businesses ... Click to read the article details Majority Of Grandparents 'Not Saving For Grandchildren's Financial Future'
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 12, 2007 at 00:41:36
Grandparents are generally not saving for their grandchildren's financial future, it has been suggested.
In research released by Scottish Investment Trust (SIT), less than a third of respondents are putting cash into savings and investments accounts for their younger relatives, reports ... Click to read the article details Brits Need To Be Savvy When 'Saving And Spending'
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 11, 2007 at 18:19:12
Consumers appear to preparing evermore for their financial future, it has been suggested.
In findings released by IFA Promotion's Savings Brake report, Britons saved some 47 billion pounds during the second quarter of 2007. And although the effects of a series of interest rate hikes by ... Click to read the article details Those Struggling With Debt 'Should Consult Professionals'
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 11, 2007 at 16:42:35
Moves to improve financial education and help more low-income consumers access competitively-priced loans and other forms of borrowing have been welcomed by one industry body.
According to R3 - the Association of Business Recovery Professionals, the trade body representing insolvency ... Click to read the article details Britain Needs 'Better Education On Borrowing'
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 11, 2007 at 00:17:08
More Britons need to be educated when it comes to managing their money, an industry expert has claimed.
Speaking earlier this week, Chris Tapp, deputy director of Credit Action, stated that the effect of the five interest rate rises implemented by the Bank of England's monetary policy ... Click to read the article details Young People Witness Rise In Inflation
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 9, 2007 at 21:34:19
Britons, particularly the young, are seeing a rise in the financial pressures placed upon them, a new study indicates.
In research carried out by the Alliance Trust Research Centre, the under-30s and those aged between 30 and 49 are shown to have seen the highest rises in inflation costs ... Click to read the article details Consumers 'Need To Prepare Finances'
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 9, 2007 at 21:29:27
With constraints on their finances predicted to rise over the coming weeks, consumers could be well advised to make sure that their monetary situation is in sufficient shape to cope with an increase in payments, an industry expert has asserted.
The warning comes as Keith Greening, debt ... Click to read the article details Surge In Debt Noted Among Young Homeowners
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 9, 2007 at 14:38:15
Young homeowners are finding themselves in increasing levels of debt, new figures show.
In a study published by the National Centre for Social Research and the International Longevity Centre, the typical sum spent on a property by Britons aged 25 to 34 was 65,000 pounds in 1995 - however ... Click to read the article details Car Buyers 'Should Take Time' When Purchasing
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 9, 2007 at 14:29:30
Those considering buying one of the new 57 registration cars are being advised to consider their purchase with care.
According to Sue Robinson, director of the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) - part of the Retail Motor Industry Federation - the launch of the licence ... Click to read the article details Scottish Borrowers 'Hit Hard' By Rising Levels Of Debt
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 9, 2007 at 12:44:56
Consumers in Scotland are increasingly struggling with debt, new figures indicate.
In research released by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, the lowest-earning members of society - those in their early 20s and people of retirement age - are the most likely to run up ... Click to read the article details Brits 'Set For Financial Difficulties In Later Life'
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 9, 2007 at 06:15:28
More than a million Britons over the age of 55 could be set for financial hardship in later life, the results of a new study have suggested.
In research published by Scottish Widows, only a quarter of people (26 per cent) in this age group report that they are set to give up working upon ... Click to read the article details Consumers 'Switch Off' When It Comes To Financial Planning
Published by Mark Dawson - Oct 9, 2007 at 01:46:13
Britons could be set to face unexpected financial difficulties in later life, new figures show.
The news comes as research released by Norwich Union indicates that just under half (47 per cent) of all adults believe that they will need an annual income of more than 25,000 pounds in order ... Click to read the article details Bank Of England Keeps Base Rate Unchanged
Published by Mark Dawson - Sep 7, 2007 at 15:37:54
The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has voted to keep interest rates at 5.75 per cent for the duration of September, it has emerged.
At its monthly meeting in London, the committee decided to keep the base rate of borrowing consistent for the second consecutive month ... Click to read the article details People Falling Behind With Payments 'Hit With Punitive And Unjust Charges'
Published by Mark Dawson - Sep 5, 2007 at 22:59:24
Those borrowers who get into arrears by missing mortgage repayments may find that doing so may set them back by "more than they think", according to the publication of new statistics.
In research carried out by moneysupermarket, those who get into arrears by not meeting a loan lender's ... Click to read the article details Sorting Finances Is 'Top Priority'
Published by Mark Dawson - Sep 5, 2007 at 11:19:42
As children across the country get ready for the beginning of the new term, millions of adults are also "going back to school" when it comes to organising their finances, new figures indicate.
In a study carried out by Lloyds TSB, taking the time to assess their life during the summer has ... Click to read the article details Homeowners 'Feel Pressure' Of Interest Rate Rises
Published by Mark Dawson - Sep 5, 2007 at 01:00:38
Britons are raiding their savings accounts in an attempt to supplement overspending in other areas of their finances, new figures reveal.
Research carried out by Birmingham Midshires showed that although the three interest rate rises carried out by the Bank of England so far this year, in ... Click to read the article details Lack Of Planning 'Could Cause Financial Difficulties For Families'
Published by Mark Dawson - Sep 5, 2007 at 00:44:33
hose Britons who are planning to start a family, or already have children, need to budget their finances as otherwise they risk developing debt problems, it has been suggested.
According to James Falla, managing director of Thomas Charles, many households find themselves in financial ... Click to read the article details Consumers 'In The Dark' Over Overdraft Charges
Published by Mark Dawson - Sep 4, 2007 at 14:43:43
Millions of Britons are unclear as to how much they are being charged for going into the red in their bank accounts, new figures reveal.
In research released by MoneyExpert, some 30 million people (about two-thirds of the adult population) claim to be "in the dark" when stating the level ... Click to read the article details Homeowners Look To Remortgage 'As A Means Of Debt Consolidation'
Published by Mark Dawson - Aug 30, 2007 at 20:22:55
More homeowners are remortgaging in an attempt to clear their debts, an industry expert has suggested.
According to Sue Anderson, head of member and external relations for the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), consumers have often tended to take out a new loan with a different provider ... Click to read the article details Parents 'Increasingly Contributing Towards Children's Property Costs'
Published by Mark Dawson - Aug 30, 2007 at 20:17:18
Parents are giving an increasing level of financial assistance to help their grown-up children get on to the housing ladder, new figures indicate.
According to the movingimproving index carried out by Alliance & Leicester, mums and dads are contributing an average of 21,314 pounds to help ... Click to read the article details Nearly Half Moonlight 'For Extra Money'
Published by Mark Dawson - Aug 30, 2007 at 20:15:47
The bank holiday weekend is a chance for millions of Britons to make a little extra money, according to personal finance website Fool, with almost half of Britons who moonlight on the traditional late August bank holiday doing so for the extra money they can make on top of their regular ... Click to read the article details British Consumers 'Uninformed' About Personal Finance
Published by Mark Dawson - Aug 30, 2007 at 20:06:38
Some of the more simple matters regarding personal finance prove to be bamboozling to the nation's adults, according to the latest research from Abbey.
The bank set more than 1,000 British adults a ten-question personal finance exam, similar to GCSE standard, with the number of adults not ... Click to read the article details |
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