Personal Finance NewsA new study has revealed that lower-earning pet owners could be among those most at risk of having their animal stolen. The results found that nearly a third (30%) of owners on a lower income don’t feel their animal is safe from theft, a sentiment shared by less than a fifth (17%) of higher-earning owners. […]
American Express is offering UK Cardmembers the chance to stay and save with the launch of its latest ‘Amex Stays’ Offer. From 7 April to 1 June 2025, eligible Cardmembers1 can receive £75 back in a statement credit when they spend £300 (in one transaction) at selected hotels. Cardmembers can choose from an impressive array of five-star and […]
With only a couple of days to go until the tax year end, Leeds Building Society has launched a new Branch Access Cash ISA at 4.35%. The changes will make the Society’s branch member Cash ISA one of the top paying accounts on the market. The rate improvements from Leeds will come as good news for those […]
The end of the financial year is a month away, and Hodge is offering their top tips for getting the most out of your ISA. As the end of the tax year approaches, now is the perfect time to make sure you’re maximising your Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowance. These tips come after a significant […]
Council tax bills in England have risen by almost £7.3 billion over the past four years, according to new research into the increase in tax rates. Birmingham has seen the largest jump in costs across all eligible properties, totalling an extra £136.8 million during this period. The study uses newly released council tax rates for […]
A new study has found that less than half (48%) of drivers are aware of April’s increase in first-year rates for Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) – despite facing potentially substantial increases. As a result, drivers buying new cars this year might not fully understand the costs involved, meaning they could be choosing vehicles they can’t […]
Leeds Building Society estimates that an additional 21% of first-time buyers in England face paying Stamp Duty when a freeze on thresholds is removed next week. Currently, first-time buyers pay stamp duty on homes costing more than £425,000 but from Tuesday (April 1) that will reduce to £300,000. The Society has assessed 2024 market-wide mortgage […]
A new study has revealed that an estimated 6.6 million Brits now rely on their credit cards to pay everyday bills such as groceries and utilities. In total, 17% said they need their card to afford their bills, with 13% stating that the cost of living crisis is the reason for this. This highlights that […]
Ahead of Debt Awareness Week, which is being held between Monday 24th and 30th March, TotallyMoney shares five tips to help customers cut costs and get debt free. Research shows: 20.3 million people live in financially vulnerable circumstances, with 2.7 million falling into difficulties* The average credit card debt per household is £2,528† Balances on credit […]
