Personal Finance NewsCar 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 […]
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%) […]
