Spending Habits
Grandchildren - credit crunch, what credit crunch
Grandparents would rather cut back on basic essentials for themselves before denying the grandchildren treats, a report by over 50s experts, Saga, reveals.
Brits scrap summer holidays as credit crunch becomes a concern
A quarter of British adults (24 per cent) are shelving their holiday plans this year, with 43 per cent of them worried about the impact of the credit crunch on their finances according to a study by CreditExpert.co.uk, the online credit monitoring service from Experian.
Half of UK consumers fear for finances
Research from comparison website Gocompare.com reveals the fear felt by UK consumers about the worsening economic climate.
Holiday budgets slashed as parents feel the squeeze
British parents are responding to increasing costs by slashing their summer holiday budgets, according to research from Abbey Credit Cards.
Premium increases lead consumers to shop around
More and more consumers are flocking to switch insurance providers as premium price rises take their toll, according to industry experts Consumer Intelligence.
Make fuel tax cuts top priority to ease inflation
A twice-yearly study by money website Fool.co.uk finds that our cost of living, as measured by the Fool Inflation Index, is rising at an annual rate of 9.3%. This is three times higher than official Government figures.
People using the readies to avoid post-holiday blues
Credit-crazy Britain seems to be acting a lot more responsibly when it comes to overseas holidays.
It's not too late to storm-proof your finances, says Skipton FS
Many people will be worried about their finances with the relentless doom and gloom announcements that inflation is swiftly gathering pace, the FTSE is now in a bear market and Britain is on the brink of recession.
Parents get tough on kids with stricter lending criteria
Teenagers looking forward to six weeks of summer fun funded by their parents could be in for a big shock. New research from AXA reveals that The Bank of Mum and Dad has been forced to cut back spending on children and in some cases ditch free hand-outs altogether.
Is your university town too expensive to study in?
With A Level results just around the corner, tens of thousands of students will soon be deciding where to go to university.
Green goods to come to the front of Britain's shelves
Green goods will need to become the normal products on our shelves in the future, while products with a big environmental impact will need to change and much of the time consumers won't even notice, Climate Change Minister Joan Ruddock said today.
Consumer confidence falls in June
The Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index fell four points to 61 in June. It is likely that ongoing economic uncertainty, a weakening housing market and the higher cost of food and fuel have all contributed to the growth in negative impact on consumer sentiment.
Brits shelter from credit crunch by staying at home
Brits are battoning down their hatches and taking shelter as the deteriorating economic climate hits home.
Homeownership switches on Brits' green radar
New research from Tescocompare.com shows that homeownership does influence Brit's green credentials.
Consumers urged to get financially fit
More and more people are falling into financial difficulty because of the increases in the cost of living, rising debts and the impact of the all too familiar "credit crunch".