Personal Finance NewsSantander has launched a prize draw for new and existing customers investing through the Santander Investment Hub, with customers who invest at least £1,000 able to win back their investment up to a maximum of £20,000. Three lucky winners will be selected monthly across April, May and June 2024. To qualify for entry into the […]
Struggling to push through to payday? If so, you’re not alone. Thousands of workers across the UK are searching for additional streams of income and taking on second jobs. Amid the cost-of-living crisis, it’s worth holding onto your cash wherever possible. Whether you’re working towards a savings goal, or you just need more cash, it’s […]
In 2023, millions of UK adults have been the target of fraudulent activity, with scams costing Brits a whopping £580m within the first six months of the year. With an increase in fraudulent conduct across the country, it’s important for consumers to be vigilant at all times to avoid losing money. This is specifically true when it […]
As we head into the new tax year, and with lots of new changes coming from 6th April, it’s important to stay clued up on how to make your money work as hard as possible. From making sure you’re maximising available allowances to having your financial plans in order, David Murray, Financial Planning Expert at abrdn, […]
M&S Travel Money’s latest insight, ahead of the Easter holiday period, reveals the value of the pound has increased against all of the top ten currency destinations over the last 12 months, meaning families heading away for the Easter break, may see their travel money go that little bit further, compared to the same time last […]
TotallyMoney has calculated the cost of using some of the most popular credit cards to withdraw cash when travelling, and warns the 2 million UK holidaymakers heading abroad this Easter to use the right card: Some providers will charge a huge £4.59 in fees on £20 withdrawal. In real terms, this represents a 22.95% charge […]
A new survey has officially crowned the Volkswagen Golf as the country’s favourite car from the noughties. One in 10 picked the Golf as the car they love the most from the decade, placing it above every other model on the list. It was closely followed by the MINI (7.4%) and the Ford Focus (5.3%). […]
A new report has revealed the average age of first-time home buyers in the UK compared to three decades ago. The research, conducted by Go.Compare home insurance, investigates government data on first-time buyer trends. It shared that the average age of first-time home buyers is 33, the same as it was in 1990,[1] despite inflation and the ongoing […]
Most UK adults are unaware of a major shake-up of an ISA rules coming in April 2024 that could make it easier for them to get better deals and create more ‘balanced’ investment portfolios, according to new research commissioned by Wesleyan Assurance Society. A raft of ISA rule changes designed to simplify the scheme and […]
