Personal Finance NewsAs many head into another year of financial uncertainty, it’s important to consider ways to spend less and reduce anxiety about spending. Considering what you spend your hard-earned cash on instantly makes you feel more in control. I’m a Money Saving Expert but also a mum running a home and juggling the costs of everyday […]
Often called the most depressing day of the year, Blue Monday comes at a time when the New Year good feeling has worn off, and post-holiday season bills, cold weather, darker nights and a lack of motivation can make everything feel harder. Financial worries often add to these feelings. However, even small steps to take […]
New figures have revealed that the overwhelming majority (91%) of Brits are still grappling with money struggles as a result of the cost of living crisis. This is equal to around 63.1 million people feeling the impact of the ongoing financial squeeze, highlighting its continuing toll on UK households, and that many are in need […]
Contract renewal prices rarely offer the best price available. But despite this, many people are still hesitant to switch, especially when it comes to mobile phone contracts, new research from Go.Compare has revealed. More than 1 in 10 Brits (12%) admit they regularly forget about their renewal until it’s already too late, and a further 16% said […]
New van buyers will spend an average of £1,732 extra on Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) from April, a recent study has found. In total, van drivers will pay an additional £15.5 million over the first six months of the new tax year, if 2024 sales patterns continue. The chancellor announced an increase in VED first-year […]
This weekend, airline and travel firms will be expecting their biggest day of 2025 as holidaymakers look to banish their January blues and book a trip on ‘Sunshine Saturday’. TotallyMoney is urging customers to protect bookings from fraudsters and airline failures by activating Section 75 when using a credit card: Around four in ten (37%) […]
‘Sunshine Saturday’ is the first Saturday of the New Year and traditionally kicks off the peak holiday booking season, with Britons snapping up early deals to escape the winter blues. As the UK travel industry gears up for ‘Sunshine Saturday’ – falling on January 4th this year – Multitrip.com, a specialist travel insurance provider, is […]
New research released today has revealed Britain’s biggest money concerns for the new year, with 45% of people saying they are anticipating a bad year financially.* The survey, carried out by Go.Compare Money, asked Brits about their feelings towards their finances as the new year begins, as well as their top money worries. It found that […]
Boosting mental health is a key driver for adopting good saving habits, with one in three (31%) people in the UK confirming that they are less stressed when they are saving regularly. As we see the back of the festive season, many Brits will be using the ‘Twixmas’ period to lean into saving habits and […]
