Personal Finance NewsBlack 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 […]
American Express has today launched a series of limited-time sign-up offers, including the biggest ever upfront points offer on the Platinum® Card, giving new Platinum Cardmembers 80,000 bonus Membership Rewards® points and Gold Cardmembers 30,000 points where spend thresholds are met. A Platinum offer From today until 14 January 2025, Platinum Cardmembers can earn 80,000 bonus Membership Rewards® points, […]
American Express today announced benefits enhancements on The Platinum Card®, giving Cardmembers £400 back when they spend at restaurants. Launching in early January 2025, Cardmembers can receive £100 back when they dine at participating UK restaurants between January and June, then another £100 between July and December. The same cashback benefits will apply to Cardmembers […]
UK travellers could be owed an estimated £44.7 million in refunds for Air Passenger Duty (APD), according to new research. The study says that around one in 10 Brits could be eligible, but more than three-quarters (77%) of these travellers are unaware they might be owed a refund. In this case, it means millions potentially […]
Millions of UK adults risk leaving grieving loved ones without access to cherished memories and vital information by neglecting to plan for their digital legacy, a new survey by Will Aid shows. The national Will-writing campaign has revealed 42% of respondents overlooked the critical need to include digital assets in estate planning – meaning friends […]
In the last year, over half (54%) of learner drivers needed more than one attempt to pass their driving test, raising questions about whether learners are taking their practical test too soon.[1] Despite this high failure rate, only one out of every 10 (11%) drivers felt they tested before they were ready, suggesting that while many […]
