Family
Have you made a Will?
None of us like to think about death but it happens to us all, and if we don’t leave a valid Will, we could be leaving a mess for our loved ones to sort out.
Brits most worried about household bills
Britons worry more about household bills than family issues, pressures at work or relationship problems, according to a new Europe-wide survey by leading insurer Zurich into what keeps people awake at night.
Life’s biggest achievements - mortgage and family top the list
Keeping your kids on the straight and narrow, paying off the mortgage early and remaining in a marriage for three decades have been hailed as life’s biggest achievements.
‘Kidflation’ continues to hit children in the pocket
‘Kidflation’ continues to hit children in the pocket, according to research from Santander Credit Cards, which reveals that the rate of inflation for goods and services most commonly bought by children has risen at a rate two-thirds (68 per cent) faster than inflation (RPI) over the past year.
‘Squeezed-middle ages' getting squeezed further
Britain's "squeezed middle ages" need an additional 32% of their income in order to feel financially secure as the economic climate continues to take its toll.
Taking a legal matter to the small claims court
Small claims courts have jurisdiction to handle cases between private litigants. As of last year, small claims courts in the UK were allowed to handle disputes that involved claims of up to £5,000.
A new way of working: How women are redefining the boundaries of success
Over the past 50 years the role that women have come to play in both home and work life has changed considerably.
Sonic youth - Younger generation 3 years earlier to major life milestones
The younger generation are ticking off life’s ‘to-do’ list an average of three years earlier than their parents, a survey has revealed. The detailed study found the typical 20-something is ahead of their parents in nine of sixteen major milestones.
Significant rise in children's texting and time spent online
Children are texting and spending more time online than ever before, according to Ofcom's latest annual report on children's media habits.
‘Bank of mum and dad' means business when it comes to loans
The ‘bank of mum and dad' has its own terms and conditions according to new research from HSBC.
Parents urged to share financial education tips
MoneySupermarket is seeking advice from parenting bloggers on how best to educate children about financial responsibility and savings, as part of its new ‘SuperKid Savers’ campaign.
Over half of UK adults don't have a will
Unbiased.co.uk, the professional advice website, has announced the launch of its annual ‘Write a Will Week', beginning on Monday, 22 October, in partnership with Octopus Investments ("Octopus").
The Works investigates why young children should be reading books rather than watching screens
The Works has launched an investigation into why reading books is better for young children’s development than watching screens.
Kids’ essentials cost more than £3,760 a year
Today's parents spend an average of £3,762 a year on kids' essentials - more than 14% of the average salary in Britain of £26,100 a year, according to new research by Santander Insurance.
Blue Peter asks children to 'Go Pyjamas' for BBC Children in Need
Children across the UK are being asked to 'Go Pyjamas' for BBC Children in Need, with the launch today of the 2012 Blue Peter Appeal.