The countdown begins! Seven day left to show your loved one how thoughtful, sensitive, witty and organised you are. Yeap, the pressure is on. It’s no wonder so many of us reach for our wallets to buy some pre-fab romance – often after burying our heads in the sand until the last minute!
Of course this [...]
Whilst the good people of Punxsutawney are on tenterhooks over the unconscious prophecies of a 2ft rodent; we ask whether your finance feel like they’re in their own Ground Hog Day?
Given the mix of tasty fruit and banana skins 2011 offered we thought we’d look into our crystal ball to give our view as to what 2012 might hold for UK personal finance.
I know I can’t believe I’ve brought up Christmas and it’s only October, but when we spend millions on gifts every single year, preparation is key. The effects of the difficult financial climate and the squeeze on the government’s purse are starting to take their toll as 39% of people plan to spend less money [...]
With tough financial times both behind us and ahead, many people are dreading the thought of Christmas rather than relishing in the warm spirit that the holiday season brings. This year has seen some of the harshest government cuts since Margaret Thatcher was in power. Meanwhile, petrol and diesel prices are sticking at record highs, [...]
Fixed rate savings accounts offer consumers a fixed rate of interest on the money deposited into the account for a set amount of time. The catch is that you won’t be able to access that money for the same period, without incurring a huge drop in the amount of interest you were due to earn [...]
Prepaid cards are becoming popular in the UK with just about everyone. This is probably because of how useful they are in a number of different circumstances or to different age groups. They:
Allow teenagers to make online purchases
Save you money while travelling abroad
Make managing finances and budgeting easier
Cut down the risk of identity fraud
Reduce the [...]
This is a guest post by GetMeIn.com – a part of Ticketmaster, the world’s largest ticketing company. It provides a safe and guaranteed way for people to buy and sell concert tickets and sports tickets to their favourite gigs. It guarantees all purchases, including last minute ones, with its 150% ‘Fan Guard’ policy. We asked [...]
ISA savings accounts were introduced by the government in the UK in 1999 in an attempt to encourage Britons to start saving. There is a limit to the amount of cash that can be deposited into a cash ISA each fiscal year due to the benefit of tax relief – currently £5,340.
UK interest rates on [...]
If you have never had your own bank account before there are few things you should know before jumping in to the finance sector head first. Opening your first bank account is a big step and forms the basis of your credit history so you need to ensure you do everything right.
What will you use [...]
Charity giving during the recession
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Are fixed rate savings accounts the best way to save?
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Smart meters – Energy made easier
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Is mobile broadband too expensive?
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Lack of high speed broadband ‘costing Britain £1.3 billion’
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