Spending Habits
Housing cost “cliff edge” with 3 in 5 worried about household bills
Citizens Advice has warned that competing bills mean that half of households will have to cut spending this year.
Parents spend £2.5 billion preparing kids for the new school term
Parents across the country face the costly task of preparing their kids for the new school year as new research by Santander Credit Cards reveals the eye-watering cost of going back to school.
Bagging a bargain: Why Brits can’t resist a special offer
Seeing a product that’s on sale or has had the price marked down is enough to convince two-thirds of shoppers to spend their money.
Parents get the maths wrong on back to school budget
With the back to school deadline looming, it’s not just the kids who are caving in to peer pressure, as almost half (47 per cent) of parents admit they feel the need to buy their children new items to keep up with other parents.
Households waste £227 million a year leaving appliances on standby
Households across the country are losing out on £227 million a year by leaving electrical appliances on standby according to new research from uSwitch.com.
UK households need to find £406 each to maintain standard of living
The latest data shows UK inflation (CPI) grew by 1.6% in July 2014, down from 1.9% in June. This change in inflation leaves UK households collectively needing to find an extra £10.7bn a year to maintain their standard of living compared to 12 months ago, according to MGM Advantage, the retirement income specialist.
Students should swot up to make savvy financial decisions
Cash strapped students preparing to start university should check their finances to ensure they’re getting the best possible deals, advises MoneySuperMarket.com.
University students spend £667 million a year on travel to lectures
University students are spending £485 per year travelling to and from university, equivalent to a collective £667 million, reveals new research from the 1l2l3 Student Current Account.
Consumer confidence back on the up
The Lloyds Bank Spending Power Report for July shows that overall consumer confidence has picked up to reach a new high of 147 points after taking a slight dip in June.
Close to 1.6 million UK households are ‘housing pinched’
Close to 1.6 million UK households – the housing pinched – are spending more than half their disposable income on the ongoing costs of housing each month, according to new analysis from the Resolution Foundation.
Students spent more on rent and less on recreation in 2013
The amount of money spent on living costs by students fell in 2013 for the second year in a row.
Brits leave their budgets at the airport
Holidays are a great time to switch off and relax, however new research from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks, revealed that many people are also taking the same approach to their holiday finances.
UK parents pledge £610 on exam rewards
UK parents pledge on average a whopping £610.00 in incentives and rewards to encourage their children to do well in their exams.
Lifestyle 101: how to live within your means
With the exception of the most extreme cases, everyone is capable of living within their means. I am starting with the presumption that remaining alive and well is the ultimate goal, and that everyone has the means to sustain life and wellness from day to day.
Women choosing home improvements over holidays in 2014
When it comes to money management, men and women can sometimes have very different priorities, according to research from Standard Life by YouGov plc.