Family
Kids unaware of the cost of everyday goods
Children are lacking awareness of the cost of basic everyday goods, according to research from the Halifax.
Brits put off writing a will
Research from AA Legal Services suggests that half of Brits (48%) have yet to write a will and a third of them say it's because they are worried about the cost and complexity of doing so - or concern about involving a lawyer.
Expectant parents borrow £2.32 billion in baby loans
Parents eagerly awaiting a new baby will need an average of £2,980 to fund purchases such as decorating and furnishing the nursery, a buggy, car seat, baby clothes and toys according to new research from Sainsbury's Finance Personal Loans.
'Bank of Friends' lends over £7bn in last 12 months
The effects of the recession have caused a new type of lending to emerge, as people turn to the 'Bank of Friends' to borrow over £7 billion to cover the gaps in their income according to new research from the Post Office.
Michael Owen joins Pudsey Bear to launch BT Chat for Children
Michael Owen and BBC Children in Need mascot Pudsey Bear have launched BT Chat for Children at Old Trafford.
THINK! reminds children to be bright to be seen
Children are being urged to 'be bright and be seen’ ahead of the clocks going back this weekend.
UK's teenagers worth £2.1 billion
UK teenagers are worth an average of £456 every time they leave the house, according to new research from Allianz Insurance.
Couples should make pension decisions together
Insurance, pensions and investments specialist, NFU Mutual is advising couples approaching retirement to consider how their partner would support themselves during and after bereavement, so to avoid unnecessary financial heartache.
Let Persimmon 'Entertainer' you
Research has shown that the key to happiness is at least two hours a day playing with the children, but the stark reality is that families across the UK are, on average, spending far less than this, a new study has revealed.
Half price savings for half term bikes
Keep children entertained during the week off school with a brand new bike. Halfords is offering up to 50% off selected bikes, while stocks last.
Keep little ones safe for half the price with Halfords
Make sure your children are travelling safely in your car. There’ll be no excuse not to get them what they need with Halfords’ great deals.
Families team up to split half term holiday costs
2009 was the year of the ‘stay-cation’ and 2010 looks set to be the year of the ‘share-cation’ with budget-stretched families sharing their holidays with friends and relations.
Adult children bank on retired parents
Retiring parents face increasing financial pressure from adult children, according to new research from Aviva. Although work and wages may have come to an end, the bank of Mum and Dad is expected to stay open.
Sex and money to blame for rising tide of over 50s divorce
One in four people over 50 blame a lack of interest in sex as the reason behind their divorce, according to new research by Saga Legal Services.
Is motherhood a catalyst for relationships?
Most couples grow closer after having a baby, the results of a new poll reveal today. Despite many (68%) finding motherhood much harder work than they imagined, eight out of ten mums agreed that their relationship with their partner had been strengthened by the experience.