Personal Finance NewsAs Brits prime themselves to take advantage of Black Friday broadband offers, new research from Go.Compare broadband has revealed how we choose our Wi-Fi providers – and for more than two thirds of people, it’s the money that matters most.* The comparison site asked over 2,000 people for their insight into how they choose an internet provider […]
With almost a third of UK adults feeling negatively about their financial situation, the conversation around financial wellbeing is more relevant than ever. Credit card brand Aqua has conducted a new piece of research, surveying over 5,000 UK residents to explore the prevalence of bad credit scores and financial mistakes across the nation, and to reveal what […]
MyVoucherCodes money-saving expert, Sarah-Jane Outten, explains how she saves money by wrapping up her Christmas shopping early. Overspending is easy at Christmas, but there are ways to avoid it and shopping early is one of those ways. Take a look at my helpful tips that will save you a few pounds this Christmas. […]
A new study has revealed that most Brits overestimate their broadband needs, leaving them overpaying for packages. One-third (34%) of internet users pay for speeds in excess of 150Mbps, but just a fifth (21%) actually needs broadband as fast as this. The research states that 50 megabits per second (Mbps) is the broadband speed most […]
Leeds Building Society has revealed the top 20 Christmas traditions with some surprising findings. Despite our social media feeds being swamped with images of the Elf of the Shelf and his increasingly inventive escapades, shockingly only 9% of Brits welcome him into their homes. However festive outings like Christmas markets (44%) and seasonal parties (33%) […]
Black Friday continues to be the biggest shopping event of the year, with retailers slashing prices in-store and online. A recent survey by MyVoucherCodes revealed that 37% of Brits will shop online this Black Friday. 40% of shoppers said they would wait until Black Friday to nab the ultimate bargain, and 80% of Brits splashed […]
With just six weeks to go, the festive season will be here before we know it. And with this, usually comes financial pressures of present giving, decorations, food costs and extra social events. So, Hodge is sharing three saving tips and hacks for people who aren’t feeling prepared for the season ahead. Hodge has revealed […]
New research has found that 9.5 million households in the UK are paying for broadband speeds they don’t need. Just over a third (34%) of internet users overpay for their broadband packages, equal to an estimated £53 million spent on unused speeds each month. This translates to a jaw-dropping £637 million over the course of […]
New research from Leeds Building Society has revealed that savers will potentially miss out on more than £56,500 in tax-free savings through the planned 12-year freezing of the ISA allowance threshold. Whilst only 16.9% of savers used the full amount of their tax-free allowance last year, many people had hoped that the Chancellor would finally […]
