Personal Finance NewsThis 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 […]
As the new year approaches, it’s time to start thinking about your financial goals for the upcoming year to budget effectively. Christie Cook, head of retail at Hodge Bank says: “Financial stability shouldn’t be scary or off-putting, it should be accessible to everyone, which is why starting the New Year with a strong budgeting plan is essential […]
Car buyers in the Mid Ulster area of Northern Ireland will pay an average of £689 extra tax next year as a result of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rises, a new study finds.[1] The increased first-year rates, also known as showroom tax, were announced in the Autumn Budget and are due to arrive in April next […]
Over half (57%) of UK adults don’t have a will in place, including a third (32%) of over-55s, reveals new independent research* conducted on behalf of Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management, highlighting a critical gap in estate planning across the nation. Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management’s study shows that this figure rises to four out […]
Ahead of the January 31st tax return deadline, Alastair Douglas, CEO of TotallyMoney urges people to act now, or risk long waiting times on hold to HMRC. Including those who’ve sold on Etsy, Ebay and Vinted: “For many, January means tax return season. And usually, that involves getting everything in order, finding out you’re not […]
With only a few weeks until the Christmas holidays commences, parents are looking for ways to keep their kids entertained without breaking the bank. Hodge reveals the potential costs of family outings and shares tips on having fun while staying in budget. Christie Cook, managing director of retail at Hodge said: “The Christmas break is a great opportunity […]
