Personal Finance NewsFrom March 31st many broadband providers hike their prices. If you’re already out of contract or will be before that date, now is the time to check. MyVoucherCodes tech and money-saving expert, Nathan Walters, says “Many of our household bills will rise in April, and not overpaying for your broadband will make a significant impact […]
Santander has today launched a new range of Fixed Rate ISA products, with a £50 voucher offer for customers transferring in £10,000 or more from a non-Santander ISA. The new range of competitive ISAs, which can be opened online or in branch, are: 1 Year Fixed-Rate ISA – 4.15% AER/tax-free (fixed) 18 Month Fixed-Rate ISA – 4.05% AER/tax-free (fixed) 2 […]
A new study has found that 2.9 million UK drivers pay more for their Vehicle Excise Duty (also called car tax) than necessary, simply because they’re unaware of a 5% surcharge applied to their payments. Drivers who choose to spread the cost of their car tax through monthly direct debit instalments have to pay this […]
Mortgage broker Mojo Mortgages has carefully assessed the possible scenarios and their implications for homeowners and aspiring first-time buyers before transforming this insight into a guide: How will the Spring Statement 2025 impact my mortgage? While a major overhaul of fiscal policy isn’t expected, even subtle adjustments could have a ripple effect on affordability and access to […]
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 […]
Many homeowners are unaware of the costly repairs lurking in their homes – until it’s too late. New figures from Ocean Finance reveal that unexpected maintenance issues, such as leaky pipes, roof damage, and electrical faults, could set homeowners back by as much as £15,000. And with energy bills set to rise next month, household […]
A new study has estimated that 5.7 million Brits are struggling to keep up with their credit card repayments. Just over one in 10 (14%) credit card holders said they were finding it hard to meet their repayments, meaning millions could be grappling with debts across the country. The research comes from Go.Compare, which used a […]
Multitrip.com, a specialist travel insurance provider, reveals travellers’ top five insurance claims and how much they can cost, demonstrating what can go wrong when people are away from home. The most common reason is claiming for medical costs, with this accounting for almost a third (30%) of claims . One in five claims are for […]
From wonky weekends and flying at anti-social times, to out of peak travel, nine in ten holidaymakers (89%) have taken steps to save money on their holiday, according to an Opinium survey* of 1,000 holidaymakers, by Multitrip.com, a specialist travel insurance provider. The top ten money saving holiday hacks 1. Travel out of peak holiday […]
