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Brits ditch the gym to save a few quid this New Year
Hitting the gym and getting fit and healthy usually tops the list of New Year resolutions, but not this year it seems. Over half of Brits with gym membership (56 per cent) say they will be quitting the gym in the New Year to cut costs.
Resolve to gain pounds in 2009
Instead of pledging to lose kilos in the New Year, why not resolve to gain pounds of the Sterling variety? Figures from price comparison site moneysupermarket.com show on average people could save more than £2,500 over the next 12 months by making a New Year's resolution to move to more competitive financial products.
Tuesday December 30 declared ‘tackle your bills day'
Skyrocketing energy costs have been a prime concern for many Brits this year but switching suppliers could save a typical household up to £454 - that's £7,384 million across the entire country.
Men are canny Christmas shoppers
Heavy discounting in the annual post Christmas sales was enough to tempt 14 per cent of Britons to delay buying presents until after 25th December.
There’s no place like home this New Year’s Eve
The UK is set to shun bars and clubs this New Year’s Eve with almost two thirds of the population (63 per cent) preferring to spend the night in with friends and family, reveals the fourth Post Office Home Insurance New Year survey.
Celebrating at home and staying local the top ways to see in 2009
When it comes to ringing in 2009, over half (58%) of those who plan to go out this New Year's Eve will stay local to save money. More than two-fifths (42%) are opting for low-key celebrations with friends and staying in, according to the latest NS&I (National Savings and Investments) Savings Survey.
Post Office launches new Internet Buddy Guide
Nearly three quarters (71 per cent) of people have used time spent with friends or family, such as the Christmas to New Year break, to teach non-liners how to use the internet according to new research from Post Office Broadband.
High street discounts slash consumer price expectations
Aggressive discounting on the high street and falling prices at the petrol pumps has caused a sharp fall in inflation expectations, according to the latest Consumer Barometer from Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets.
Brits get set for January sales
The number of shoppers who will be going to the January sales is set to increase in the New Year compared to 2008.
Brits face Christmas with no presents this year
Nearly half of people say that buying gifts for their friends and family this year would be one of the first things to face the chop if they or someone in their household should suffer a loss of income (45%) according to the latest research from Combined Insurance.
£100m to be spent online on Christmas Day
This Christmas an estimated 5 million (5.24) shoppers will go online and spend £103.6 million, at an average of £20 (£19.77) each, says IMRG.
How to make your energy bills lighter next year
With wholesale energy prices on a downward spiral and the Government issuing harsh warnings to energy providers to treat consumers fairly, moneysupermarket.com predicts prices could fall by 20 per cent in the first quarter of next year.
Credit crunch Brits say ‘hands off our Heinz!'
Brits are willing to ditch their favourite supermarket, but are not prepared to stop buying their favourite brands, according to the latest uSwitch.com Consumer Opinion Panel.
The year ahead in personal finance
With 2009 just around the corner, moneysupermarket.com's experts offer their predictions for utilities, mobiles, broadband, insurance and money.
Snow need to be missing your favourite TV shows this Christmas
Worried about missing your favourite TV show this Christmas? Have you tried catching up on your favourite shows by watching online? Over a quarter (28%) of people recently surveyed by BroadbandChoices.co.uk have made use of online TV, but this means a massive 72% of people still missing out.