Personal Finance NewsMaking a will is one of those tasks that people tend put off the most and it’s one of the main reasons why every year millions of pounds worth of assets left by loved ones end up not being passed on. None of us like to talk about death and I can understand why, but […]
Financial advisers expect the number of couples and families seeking joint advice on retirement planning to increase as a result of the recent pension freedom rule changes, according to new research by Prudential. Advisers estimate that couples already make up more than 40 per cent of their client base while wider family groups account for […]
With Remembrance Sunday a little over a week away many of us will again be doing our bit to help support the Royal British Legion. As well as popping your cash into a collection box you can also donate a little extra cash throughout the year via a couple of charity linked financial products For […]
In light of the £15.4m fine handed out this week, to Dollar Financial UK, owner of the Money Shop brand, people frozen out by mainstream lenders shouldn’t fear the demise of the payday loans industry as there are better options available even if your credit rating isn’t the best. Specialist Credit Cards The big credit […]
Broadband bill payers who stay loyal to their providers have seen their monthly bills rise significantly, according to research by uSwitch.com. Broadband and home phone prices for loyal customers have increased by an inflation-busting 40% since 2011, costing households an extra £61 million per month. While new customers can cash in on competitive opening offers and […]
Bank customers could save an average of £70 a year by switching their current account to another provider, And heavy overdraft users – who’d benefit most from switching – are the least likely to do so, despite the fact they could save up to £260, according to a new report from the Competition and Markets […]
Consumers spend more £7.8bn each year in total on tradesman visits, according to new research that explores the fear of picking up the toolbox. In the last 12 months, Brits have spent £294 on average employing a tradesperson to carry out minor repairs within their homes. According to research from Swinton Insurance, the majority of Brits shy […]
Figures from The Co-operative Insurance have shown a huge spike in home and motor claims when the clocks change and daylight saving time ends. After reviewing claims data since 2013, The Co-operative Insurance can reveal that home theft claims increase by 38% in the five months after the clocks go back – this year scheduled to be on […]
New research from Castlefield, one of the UK’s leading specialists in responsible investment, reveals that investors are becoming increasingly savvy about risks and the consequences of damaging the environment. Following the increase in high profile individuals and pension funds looking to pull their investments out of fossil fuel companies, the survey found that 56% of investors […]