Family
The laptop beats family photo album as most precious possession
New research has found that a quarter of Brits would save their computer from a house fire before any other possessions, including the family photo album.
We Brits are losing our reserve
Traditionally we British have been known for our ‘reserve’, keeping calm and carrying on while life falls apart around us.
Scottish kids out their dads' dodgy dress sense
It’s official – Scottish dads have no sense of style, according to a new survey.
The sun has got his hat on and the over 50s come out to play
As the sun has finally arrived, millions of over 50s will be digging out the Pimms and parasols and getting the family over for a party.
What would you say to your 20-year old self?
Over one in four people in the UK aged over 35 years old say they would take more of an interest in their personal finances if they could be 20 again, according to Bright Grey's Financial Safety Net report.
Kids returning to the nest could save thousands
The Office of National Statistics recently reported that there has been a 20% increase in 20-34 year olds living with parents since 1997.
Over 4.4 million adults financially supported by their parents
While you are considered an adult at 21 years old it seems many still turn to mum and dad for financial help. Over 4.4 million adults in the UK are receiving financial support from their parents, according to a study from protection specialist LV=.
Parents' summer holiday spending woes
Keeping the children entertained this summer is set to cost parents over £400, according to research from Post Office.
Nearly half of home owners buy near ‘mum and dad'
Despite common perceptions that children typically leave home to spread their wings to new and exciting destinations, research by Nationwide Building Society suggests almost half of homeowners in the UK, simply move down the road.
Shift to later parenthood leads to later life debts
New research shows how the social shift towards having children in later life impacts on the age at which people will be debt free.
Parents struggle to support their children through university
With the UK in recession and university costs set to rise, parents and students are finding it difficult to meet the financial obligations of higher education according to the latest student debt research released from the Association of Investment Companies (AIC).
1 in 7 adults provide financial support to both parents and children
A new report from The Co-operative Bank, uncovers a financially squeezed generation of adults who in the current economic climate are struggling to provide financial support to both their parents and children.
Families face summer on a shoestring
Families face summer on a shoestring after a new report from charity Family Action warns that summer leisure activities, including day trips, are increasingly out of reach for the poorest children and those in the squeezed middle.
The real cost of sporting success to parents
Bringing up the next Lewis Hamilton or Andy Murray could cost parents an average of £27,000, a new survey has found.
McCain Foods free book giveaway
UK parents are being invited to revisit treasured tales of times past with a massive giveaway of classic children’s books in supermarkets across the country.