Personal Finance NewsThe Great British public are preparing to enjoy unrestricted nightlife from the 21st June, but are banking on losing their credit or debit cards in the process. New research from Zopa predicts that a whopping 13 million bank cards1 will be misplaced during the biggest summer of freedom. As 21 million people plan to head out on Monday 21st June and contactless payments remain the preferred method of payment, neobank Zopa commissioned research to find out more about the nation’s bank card misplacing habits. This summer, nearly a quarter (24%) say they expect to lose their card when […]
Money is something you simply can’t ignore, it’s essential to put food on your table, a roof over your head and to hopefully allow you to enjoy the lifestyle you work so hard for. However, money matters can also prove to be very stressful, so it’s important to take control of your money and hopefully […]
For most people in the UK having a car is essential as they may need it for work or getting the children to and from school. It’s also a must have for leisure activities too – maybe a short break in this country or a trip to visit friends or relatives – without your own […]
As the ONS issues its latest ‘Economic activity and social change in the UK, real-time indicators’ data, figures from neobank Zopa suggest consumer spending habits are about to start driving the economy forward. Clare Gambardella, Chief Customer Officer comments: “These figures, and our own credit card data suggest we’re heading for a summer of spending, […]
Lost income and economic uncertainty means many of us will have to live a little more frugally than normal this year. And though this might put that trip to Disneyland or the campervan holiday to New Zealand back a couple of years, it doesn’t have to stop us having fun. There’s a multitude of free […]
Many people often wonder what life is like as a landlord and whether or not this is a good way to make money off of property either as a main source of income or as a secondary income stream. As with any type of job, there are both benefits and drawbacks to being a landlord […]
In a survey response from more than 11,400 cardholders, the key findings were as follows: Key points: 43% of 18–25-year-olds and 40% of 26–35-year-olds ready to book and travel ‘As soon as restrictions ease’. 70% of 18-25’s and 62% of 26-35’s said they are not worried about longer waiting times at the airport. More than […]
Aldermore bank has today launched a range of fixed rate bonds for new customers, providing savers with competitive rates and more choice to realise their savings goals. The following personal savings products will be available immediately: One Year Fixed Rate Bond at 0.60% Two Year Fixed Rate Bond at 0.70% Three Year Fixed Rate Bond at 0.80% […]
With thousands of workers forced to work from home since March 2020, setting up a desk from the kitchen table has become an attractive option for companies looking to reduce overheads and slash rents. According to the Office for National Statistics, almost half of British workers were working away from their office or factory last […]
