12 Feb 2019 Peer-to-peer lending platform RateSetter’s ISA has exceeded expectations in its first year, having attracted £175m of subscriptions, and currently accounts for one-fifth of the platform’s £830m funds under management. Almost one-quarter of RateSetter investors have opened an ISA with 16,500 people currently enjoying their returns tax-free within the ISA wrapper. In contrast […]

11 Feb 2019 British holidaymakers are routinely turning up at airports without their passports causing holiday headaches before they have even seen an inflight menu. A new study from Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Insurance reveals that 1.4 million holidaymakers have forgotten their crucial travel documents before leaving the UK. In fact Britons admit they are more […]

08 Feb 2019 While Valentine’s Day is a day full of romance and encourages us to do something special with our loved ones, it’s important we don’t blow our budgets on one day and remember the real reason for the celebration.  It’s very easy to overspend, but  being smart about the impact this has on […]

07 Feb 2019 As everyone feels the January pinch on finances, new research from Charter Savings Bank1 reveals many will be relying on family and friends to tide them over. Its nationwide study found that one in four (25%) adults have borrowed from their loved ones in the past year. The handouts from family and friends […]

04 Feb 2019 The ‘squeezed middle’ are spending £3.7bn on life insurance before having their policies cancelled by providers because they have fallen into financial difficulties, according to research by Co-op Insurance. According to the findings, the average 30-60 year old in the UK had paid out £2,050 before their insurance was cancelled after holding […]

30 Jan 2019 An increasing number of borrowers are choosing five-year fixed rate mortgages as Brexit uncertainty prompts people to seek peace of mind when it comes to their home loan, according to Yorkshire Building Society. The Yorkshire reported a 44%[ rise in the number of borrowers choosing the longer-term mortgage rate last month (December 2018) […]