Personal Finance News

21 Jun

Dog owners planning staycations urged to have pet insurance in place

Dog owners planning a staycation this summer have been urged to have adequate pet insurance in place to help protect them financially in the event their canine companion causes property damage or injury whilst on holiday. With limitations on foreign travel continuing, millions of Brits are expected to holiday closer to home this summer, offering […]

18 Jun

Simple ways for home sellers to boost their kerb appeal

First impressions matter and what your house looks like from the outside can say a lot about what it might look like inside. If you are thinking about selling your home, improving the kerb appeal can increase interest in the property. Buyers may be less likely to check out the rest of the property if […]

9 Jun

Two Fifths Of Pandemic-Purchased Cycles Could Be At Risk

Hundreds of thousands of UK cyclists could be putting their two-wheeled transport at risk, because they have no bicycle insurance. A study of 2,000 UK people who purchased pedal cycles in the last 12 months, discovered that two fifths (38%) had no cover for their bicycles – either under a home insurance policy or through […]

8 Jun

Understanding the difference between a Financial Audit and Cost Audit

Any business needs the auditing process to not only ensure they are complying with laws and rules but that they are running their company as cost-effectively as possible. All companies, even if they don’t turn a profit, need to have their accounts audited annually by law, but there are two quite different kinds of audits […]

4 Jun

Shop Small returns this summer: £5 back on £15 spend at small businesses

As restrictions continue to ease across the UK and shoppers return to the high street, American Express is once again running its Shop Small Offer to support local businesses after an extremely challenging year. For 3 weeks from 5 – 25 June 2021, Cardmembers will receive a £5 statement credit when they spend £15 or […]

3 Jun

Churchill Insurance reveals Brits burgled 700 times each day

New research from Churchill Home Insurance  reveals that last year saw more than 280,000 burglaries reported to police forces across the UK – an average of 768 burglaries every day. There were an estimated 100,000 fewer burglaries in 2020 than in 2019 due to so many people at home because of the pandemic, a fall […]

31 May

Zopa claims Brits set to lose 13 million bank cards this summer

The 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 […]

21 May

6 Tips to Help you Manage Your money Matters Better and Without Financial Stress

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 […]

20 May

Buying a Used Car When You’re on a Tight Budget

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 […]