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Parents spend over £3,000 on Christmas presents per child up to the age of 18
Parents spend £3,186 on Christmas presents for each child, on average, up to the age of 18, according to the latest research from Halifax.
The cost of parking keeping over 50s away from local high streets this Christmas
Online shopping has been blamed for the demise of some high street shops, the cost of parking may have also played a part, according to research by Saga Car Insurance.
Energy bills could rise by almost £150 as 11 fixed dual fuel tariffs expire in November
Customers who fail to shop around could find themselves £149.48 out of pocket when 11 fixed dual-fuel deals expire at the end of the month.
Conserve energy and save money with a new home
Big Energy Saving Week (w/c October 26) is a great time for householders to review their energy use and ensure they’re getting the best deal, but did you know that a brand new home can be more than twice as efficient as a second hand one?
Five top tips on how to save energy around the house this half term
While many will see half term as a chance to recharge the batteries, it’s more likely going to be filled with them charging their gadgets and parents looking for ways to entertain.
80% of Brits with bank accounts have used an alternative payment method in the last 12 months
Brits are switching on to new technology to manage their money and pay for goods and services according to a new research.
Parents spend £2.9 billion preparing kids for the new school year
Parents will collectively spend an eye-watering £2.9 billion preparing their kids for the new school year, according to research by Santander Credit Cards.
Energy bills set to rise as eight fixed tariffs end in August
Households who don’t shop around could see energy bill rises of up to £136.59 a year, when eight fixed dual fuel tariffs expire at the end of August.
Brits who don’t bin their broadband providers are losing £83 million each year
Problems with moving broadband supplier are costing affected UK households a staggering £83 million in potential savings on their bills.
Brits fatigued by the high cost of shopping around for the lowest price
Over three quarters (79%) of Brits believe that there are so many options for shopping around to find the best deal that they feel bewildered and don’t always know who to trust, with 65% pinning this distrust on the overwhelming volume of price comparison sites.
Young, free but no spending spree
While many view the Millennial generation to have a carefree view of both commitments and finances, it seems the impact of the financial downturn on this generation is causing sleepless nights.
Household energy bills set to rise as five fixed tariffs end in June
Energy prices are set to rise with the temperature, as loyal energy customers brace themselves for an average price rise of £97.55 when five fixed tariffs expire at the end of the month.
Price war breaks out in UK energy market
Energy switchers could benefit from an all-out price war as suppliers E.ON and GB Energy look to tempt in new customers.
comparethemarket.com launches mobile phone comparison
comparethemarket.com has launched a new service that allows customers to compare mobile phone deals. The service has been developed to allow consumers simple comparison of new mobile phone contracts, filtering options by budget, phone model, usage and contract length.
Double-digit tariff reductions could help more than a million fuel vulnerable households
Big six energy suppliers could have helped to lift one million households out of fuel vulnerability by making bigger cuts to standard tariffs, according to uSwitch.com. Fuel vulnerable homes spend more than 10% of their annual income on energy.