Family
Women take control of the 'Financial' purse strings
35 years since Charlie's Angels - the icons of ‘Independent Women' the world over - first aired, research by Halifax Savings shows that women in today's society are financially independent and want to take control of the ‘financial' purse strings in their household.
The family blame game when it comes to wasting energy
Families are playing a blame game when it comes to their energy bills, according to research from uSwitch.com. While almost a third of people (32%) say that Mum uses the most energy in their household, when it comes to wasting energy the finger is pointed firmly at the children, with over a quarter (28%) saying that they are the biggest culprits.
Older population take responsibility for health
Research released this week by healthcare provider Simplyhealth shows that the UK's older population is doing all it can to live a healthy lifestyle.
Age of happiness
Many British people are at their happiest when in their fifties and beyond, it was revealed today.
Family Investments partners with Bounty to offer Junior Bond
Family Investments, provider of long-term savings for children, has announced its partnership with Bounty, the UK's favourite parenting club, to offer a Junior Bond.
Childfree living in a family-focused society
Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ellen L Walker examines the often-ignored question of what it means to be childfree, by choice or by circumstance, in a family-focused society.
Inside Out Children's Nursery expands due to local demand
The Inside Out Children's Nursery on the outskirts of Leamington Spa, will soon be able to offer places to twenty more children. The nursery is situated in the idyllic village of Bubbenhall and provides day-care for children from four months to five years.
The best things about ‘life’ are free
Confused.com has revealed that in addition to offering protection to family and loved ones should the worst happen, having a life insurance policy can help with matters in the present, from counselling to tax, moving home to health and fitness.
Planning a wedding on a budget
2011 may look like its set to become the year of forced frugality, but love waits for no man nor economy.
Auld Lang's at-mine - Low key New Year's Eve
It's not just Cinderella who will be at home as the clock strikes midnight on New...
Big spenders opt for big night in this New Years Eve
The annual Post Office Home Insurance New Year survey has revealed that the biggest spenders are opting for a big night in this year. The survey showed that those who plan to go out for the evening expect to spend less than those who party at home - by £38 per person.
Over 50's stick close to home in retirement
M&S Money reveals that most over 50's choose to stick close to home in retirement.
Bank of mum and dad make children’s savings a priority
As the Government ends contributions to children's savings via the Child Trust Fund scheme at the end of the 2010, new research from Halifax reveals that parents of school children continue to make saving for their future a priority.
Burleigh cake stands for Mother's Day
Treat your Mother to classic afternoon tea served on Burleigh ware. For special gift on Mothers's Day the new Burleigh two-tiered cake stand is a present to treasure.
Sales of financial Christmas gifts surge
Alliance Trust Savings, one of the country's leading SIPP providers, has seen a rise in the number of people choosing to give their children financial gifts for Christmas this year.