Personal Finance NewsNew 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 […]
As 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 […]
