Family
Get them the best car you can
The IAM calls for parents and young drivers to buy the latest model possible when choosing a first car for a new driver, as registration plates change.
Make mum’s day at Trentham
Treat mum to a day to remember this Mother’s Day – whether it’s a relaxing stroll in some of Britain’s finest gardens or adrenaline thrills on an awesome high rope adventure!
A Mother’s Day treat on the River Thames
Spoil your mum on the 3rd April 2011 by treating her to either a leisurely lunch or afternoon tea cruise on the River Thames.
Grown-up kids cost parents £43,190
Poll of 1,000 parents with children aged 18 to 30 and 1,000 parents with children aged 0 to 17 has been conducted by Coventry Building Society exploring expectations v's reality when it comes to financially supporting their children.
Two out of three parents admit kids made them ‘behave better’
Having children has made nearly two out of three British parents (64%) put their principles into action, according to research from ethical bank Triodos. Nearly half of parents surveyed (44%) said having kids has made them more sensible with their money, while 29% have been forced to ‘mind their Ps and Qs'.
Making the most of family meal times
Spending quality time together as a family without distractions can seem ever more difficult in modern times. No longer just competing with the television for our children’s attentions, so many of us are forever glued to other screens too - our Blackberries, iPhones and laptops.
Max Beesley on father’s battle with prostate cancer
Six out of ten men are completely unaware of some of the possible signs and symptoms of a disease which kills one man every hour in the UK. Before Max Beesley’s Father was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, he was healthy, with a wonderful diet and showed no signs of being ill.
Mistrust and selfishness behind reluctance to open joint accounts
Being territorial over money, being secretive over purchases, and not trusting a partner with joint finances are common reasons why people in serious relationships will not open a joint current account with their partner, research from N&P (Norwich & Peterborough Building Society) has revealed.
Single parents discover park holiday perks
Single parents who sign up to a park holiday are escaping some of the main stresses which can mar an eagerly-awaited break.
Cost of raising a child climbs to £210,000
The cost of raising a child until their 21st birthday now totals more than £210,000, according to the annual Cost of a Child Report from insurance, investment and retirement group LV=. This equates to £10,040 a year, £836 a month or £27.50 a day.
Boost family's protection at no extra cost
Research by Sainsbury's Life Insurance has revealed that the monthly average market life insurance premium has decreased for three quarters (74)% of customer profiles over the last 12 months.
Relaxing Mothers’ Day breaks from HomeAway.co.uk
Forget the flowers and chocolate this Mothers’ Day and treat your mum to a short break away where you can relax, unwind and really spend some quality time together.
Many UK children still face poor diet and nutrition
Children in the UK are risking serious illnesses later in life because of poor diet and nutrition while they are young, an important new study just published on behalf of the Health Supplements Information Service (HSIS) has found.
Parents need to save £82 each month to cover tuition fee costs
Parents need to save up to £82 each month starting from the birth of their child if they are to cover the cost of the new university tuition fees cap, according to analysis by Family Investments, a leading children's savings provider.
Don’t forget wedding insurance when planning the big day
If you're getting engaged this Valentine's Day, the last thing on your mind is going to be insurance. However, for those of you already planning a wedding this year it is important to think about arranging appropriate insurance to cover the big day.