Nationwide: quarter of UK ‘not saving at all’

13 February 2009
New statistics from Nationwide Building Society, issued on February 10th, have shown that almost a quarter (23%) of UK consumers were not saving any of their income.... read more »

31% consider skipping bills and debt repayments

9 March 2009
Nearly a third of British citizens would consider cutting back on essential monthly bills and payments towards their credit card, loan or mortgage debts as a result of today`s economic problems. ... read more »

Quantitative easing could help loans market

11 March 2009
Following the Bank of England`s announcement last week that it would be introducing new money into the economy through `quantitative easing`, there may be reason to expect something of a recovery in the loans market in the months ahead.... read more »

Ex-smokers could save thousands on insurance

Ex-smokers could save thousands on insurance Giving up the habit could save smokers thousands on their insurance, a price comparison site has claimed.... read more »

Youngsters more savvy about money

3 April 2009
As a group, youngsters are becoming better with money, a new survey has claimed.... read more »

Almost three quarters of Brits `cutting back on car costs`

8 April 2009
70% of Britons are taking steps to reduce their motoring costs, according to a new report from Saga.... read more »

Money problems - dealing with debt

28 April 2009
Money problems can come in all shapes and sizes, but debt can be one of the hardest to deal with.... read more »

Fuel and alcohol prices to rise following Budget announcements

23 April 2009
Prices of petrol, alcohol and cigarettes are all set to rise following the Government`s latest Budget announcement.... read more »

Savers `should look out for restrictions`

6 May 2009
Independent research specialist Defaqto has warned potential savers to "keep their wits about them" with regard to restrictions on savings accounts.... read more »

Brits avoiding holiday debts

2 June 2009
Over 25 million Brits are planning a holiday abroad this year, with 14 million having two overseas holidays this year alone, according to Tesco Travel Money.... read more »

Minimum wage set to rise

3 June 2009
The Government has announced that the minimum wage is set to rise this year.... read more »

Household finances continue to deteriorate

22 June 2009
According to the `Household Finance Index` produced by Markit (in conjunction with YouGov), UK households are still suffering increasing financial pressure.... read more »

Falling living costs offer relief to households in debt

24 June 2009
New research from Asda has suggested that the average family was £7 better off during May, compared with the same month in 2008, according to The Telegraph.... read more »

Loans: effectiveness of quantitative easing questioned

6 August 2009
Ahead of the Bank of England`s decision on whether to extend its quantitative easing scheme, official figures showed slow growth in the `underlying money supply`, raising questions over the effectiveness of the scheme.... read more »

One in five keep debts secret from partners

13 August 2009
According to research by Sainsbury`s Finance, nearly one in five people in debt are hiding the full extent of their financial problems from their partners, The Press Association reports.... read more »

New campaigns aim to beat `spiralling debt`

14 August 2009
Two new campaigns have been launched to help people beat `spiralling debt`, The Scarborough Evening News reports.... read more »

Britons looking after finances and avoiding debt

25 August 2009
According to a study by the Government-backed savings provider NS&I, 63% of Britons are being more active about looking after their money as a result of the recession, myfinances.co.uk reports.... read more »

Think Money launches Financial Guide for New Parents

9 September 2009
Financial solutions company Think Money has launched its Financial Guide for New Parents. This is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping new parents make the most of their finances.... read more »

5 money-saving tips

8 October 2009
Although there are signs that the economy is beginning to recover, many of us still find ourselves struggling from time to time.... read more »

Is direct debit always the best way to pay my bills?

30 October 2009
There are a number of ways to pay bills, but many people will agree that by far the most convenient way is direct debit. Direct debit allows companies to bill you automatically from your bank account each month, saving you time and effort - and in many cases, money.... read more »