Spending Habits
Brits worried about funding Christmas
Over half of Brits (53 per cent) are worried about funding Christmas this year, an increase on last year when 45 per cent were worried, according to research from moneysupermarket.com.
Confused.com - credit card purchases
New figures from the British Banking Association show that the number of credit card purchases increased to 173 million transactions in August, compared to 169 million in July and 158 million in August last year.
Giving to charity direct from salaries more than doubles
Figures published today show that last year £81million was donated to charity by the half a million people who donate to charity every month through the tax-free, payroll giving scheme "Give As You Earn" an increase of 153% on 1999/2000 when £31million was given in this way.
Students opt for quality of course over nightlife
As students start making their way back for the start of the new term, a new survey reveals that the majority of students base their decision on which university to attend by the quality of the academic course rather than the overall reputation of the university or, as is often assumed, the town's nightlife.
UK and Ireland trailing the rest of Europe for quality of life
The UK and Ireland are the worst places for quality of life in Europe, according to the latest uSwitch.com Quality of Life Index.
UK holidaymakers splash out on summer holidays
More than a third (37 per cent) of UK holidaymakers were planning to spend over £1,000 per person on their summer holiday this year, with an extravagant six per cent planning to spend £3,000 per person, according to TripAdvisor’s Summer Travel Survey 2010.
The rise of the 'Guppie'
With the sequel to the 1987 hit movie Wall Street set to hit our screens next week, it seems that ruthless stockbroker Gordon Gekko's famous mantra is back, but with a 21st Century twist. The Yuppies of Yesteryear are older, wiser, richer and GREENER, according to latest research.
Consumer spending on cards soars in August
Consumer spending on cards saw a near double digit increase in August compared to the same month last year, challenging concerns that talk of reduced public spending is already forcing consumers to be more cautious.
100 days until Christmas – get your finances in festive shape
For many hard-pressed Brits, Christmas seems a long way off and the thought of the additional pressure it will have on their finances will lead to many people deciding to ignore it until the last minute.
UK inflation rate remains at 3.1%
CPI annual inflation – the Government’s target measure – was 3.1 per cent in August, unchanged from July. Although unchanged overall, at the more detailed level, there were significant upward and downward pressures on CPI annual inflation between July and August.
Consumer confidence recovers ground during August
The Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index rose by five points to 61 during August, after falling for three consecutive months.
How much does your lifestyle cost? Find out with Volkswagen
Volkswagen has launched the latest stage in its ‘Unbelievable Value’ campaign with a new microsite designed to illustrate the true cost of everyday living over a lifetime and how looking beyond the initial price tag and making small changes can lead to dramatic financial gains over the long-term.
Students could ease debt by shopping in a slightly different way
This week, many young adults will begin their life at university, as well as their journey into thousands of pounds of debt. There is, however, a simple way to ease the financial burden of student life.
Parents stump up £1.2bn to send kids ‘back to school’
Parents will fork out more than £1.2bn on new school uniform, PE kit, school bags and pencil cases as the nation's 10 million children go ‘back to school', according to new research from price comparison site Gocompare.com.
Brits stick to things we know and love
From our dentists to our favourite shop keepers, when they earn our trust we return time and time again. On average these relationships with our favourite shops and people last the test of time, according to new research by M&S Money to mark the company's 25th anniversary.