Personal Finance NewsWith Easter holidays on the horizon, new research1 from American Express has found that the average UK family will spend £3,045 entertaining children during the school holidays in 2024. The total comprises sports activities, clubs, toys, books, magazines, games consoles, tech devices, meals out, days out, TV subscriptions and films. The figure is per child so […]
With price hikes expected across broadband packages in the next few weeks, Go.Compare broadband is warning customers to review the terms and conditions of their current agreements, to see if they can negotiate a better deal. The average price rise expected this April is 7.7%, with some broadband providers increasing their tariffs by up to 8.8%. The […]
With holiday bookings for Easter and summer sun holidays in full swing, leading travel insurance provider Multitrip.com is reminding holidaymakers of the importance of purchasing holiday cover as soon as they book, or “ASAB”, to ensure their coverage begins immediately. Almost two thirds (63%) of travel insurance policies purchased from Multitrip.com in 2023 were bought […]
A recent study has revealed that many used car buyers skip vital checks before making a purchase. In fact, one in ten Brits admitted that they make no checks at all when buying a used car, leaving them unaware of any potential vehicle issues. The survey, conducted by online car-changing marketplace Carwow, uncovered just how common […]
According to a new study, younger residents might be at a much higher risk of being underinsured for their home contents. Over two-thirds (68%) of under-25s said that they were unfamiliar with the potential pitfalls that could leave their contents underinsured. Only 17% of over-54s said the same, suggesting that younger generations are far more […]
Holiday packages during school breaks can cost an extra £804 on average for a family of four, according to a new study. The research finds that this rises even more during the summer holidays when travel costs increase by an average of 23% – equivalent to an additional £276pp (per person). By comparing holiday package […]
Yesterday, the Financial Conduct Authority launched a new campaign, urging customers to compare deals to ensure the best savings rates on their deposits. And to save people time and money, TotallyMoney has crunched the numbers and highlights some of the best and worst places to put their money: For the mean average* savings, a poor-value, […]
As inflation has slowed and expectations of the Bank of England’s base rate have risen, mortgage lenders have slashed APRs in a bid to grab the headlines and attention of would-be borrowers. This week, borrowers can lock in rates as low as 4.63% for a 75% LTV two-year fixed rate deal. However, often these eye-catching […]
A new study has revealed that a staggering £276 billion worth of possessions are uninsured in the UK. The research estimated that the total value of the UK’s contents is a jaw-dropping £827 billion, but said around 9.3 million households do not have any contents insurance. As a result, it’s likely that only a few […]
