Personal Finance News

15 Jul

Entertaining kids over the six-week holidays could cost families up to £1,000

With only a few days until the six-week 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 six-week break is a great opportunity […]

11 Jul

Making Your Money Work For You: How Investments Can Boost Your Finances

Investing your money wisely is a key strategy for achieving financial stability and growth. Rather than letting your savings languish in a low-interest account, making smart investments can significantly boost your financial standing. Here’s how you can make your money work for you through various investment avenues. The Basics of Investing Before diving into investments, […]

11 Jul

Travellers could save £3bn on holidays

A recent study has revealed that holidaymakers across the country are missing out on significant travel savings. 86.2 million UK residents travelled abroad in 2023, providing a staggering potential for money-saving.[1] According to the new research, travellers could collectively save £3.66 billion per year by using free and easily accessible voucher codes.[2] The data, sourced from […]

10 Jul

Revealed: Europe’s most family-friendly destination

Italy has been crowned Europe’s most family-friendly destination, outshining popular spots like Spain and France. Travel experts scored Europe’s top destinations on a range of family-friendly criteria. Italy achieved an impressive score of 9 out of 10 on the family-friendly index. Italy has been named Europe’s top family-friendly destination, making it the go-to spot for […]

8 Jul

15 Million Brits Flock To Multigenerational Family Holidays

Multigenerational holidays are a mainstay of British downtime, with nearly one in three Brits (29%) saying they’ve been on a holiday with adult family members from multiple generations in the last three years, according to new research from Kent Reliance. Adult children are one of the main beneficiaries of these family holidays, with 42% of […]

2 Jul

Brits set to spend £3.4bn on sports tickets this summer

Britain is a nation of sport lovers and with a summer of live action already in full swing new research from American Express reveals just how much Brits are willing to invest in it. Fans attending sports events will go to an average of five live events across the summer. On average, Brits spend a […]

28 Jun

How Car Finance Can Boost Your Score

Brits are the least likely in Europe to think about their credit score, with nearly half of UK adults (46%) neglecting what their current rating is. Having a good credit score can pave the way to many useful benefits, including access to better borrowing terms, lower interest rates, and improved chances of successful loan applications. According to […]

21 Jun

UK renters are losing over £700 million in deposit costs due to avoidable cleaning-related deductions

New data from SpareRoom, the UK’s number one flat-sharing site, has revealed the staggering financial impact of cleaning-related deposit deductions on renters. Almost two thirds (63%) of UK renters have experienced deposit deductions due to cleaning-related issues, leading to over £724million*** worth of losses overall per year in the UK. These losses are based on […]

17 Jun

Brits are using sheds as bars, gyms and hobby spots – but aren’t insuring them

New research from Go.Compare home insurance has found that 65% of the population currently has a shed or outbuilding at home – and despite the fact that the average UK shed is used to store around £455 worth of valuables, 55% of shed owners didn’t have insurance to cover their sheds or outbuildings, hadn’t thought about it, […]