Relationships
The return of family meetings - finance tops the agenda
Family meetings are back in vogue with Brits today and have turned their focus on finances, instead of just the traditional family politics according to a study by M&S Money. The "family finance" study shows families across the UK are coming together to discuss everything from holidays and TVs to credit cards and broadband.
Britain’s £44.6 billion hidden debt
Research from MORE TH>N Legal Services has revealed the total amount of unpaid loans between friends or family members stands at a staggering £44.6 billion, and one in three people (32%) admit such borrowing has caused rifts that may never be repaired.
Royal marriage turns spotlight on wedding costs
The announcement of the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton has brought wedding costs into the spotlight, with some estimates that the event next year could cost upwards of £50m.
Social networking sites to blame for pupil's poor grades?
Teachers believe social networking sites are to blame for pupil’s poor grades.
Take a ‘hands-on’ approach to your own divorce
justdivorce.co.uk, a fully online e-legal service that simplifies the process of managing your own divorce, believes that the best way to get an amicable or ‘uncontested’ divorce is to become one of a growing band of ‘litigants in person’.
How to instill good financial habits in your teens
While many parents are working to educate their children, new research from M&S Money on over 3,000 under 18s suggests that some teens (14 - 18 years old) are not being given basic help on money matters by their parents.
Grans save grands for hardworking parents
The UK's grandparents have dramatically increased their childcare duties over the last year, saving parents over £12.5 billion annually in childcare costs. This has increased by £7 billion on last year, according to a new research study.
Cost of living outstrips pay increases for UK families
Squeezes on the cost of living for UK families will reach their worst for many years this winter, warns Payplan.
The rise of the single saver
The UK population increasingly want the financial independence of their own pot of savings, whether they have a partner or not, according to research published by Halifax.
Children choose caring careers over X-Factor stardom
Children (8 - 13 year olds) are more likely to want to ‘serve and protect' than see their name up in lights when it comes to future career aspirations, according to research from M&S Money.
Generation Super Gran dismisses risk of home fire
Over-65s are putting their lives at risk when it comes to the life threatening danger of a fire in the home, with almost 80% dismissing the possibility of fire.
Help your child get their RDA of play
Modern mums believe the Recommended Daily Allowance, or RDA of a child’s day should be made up of 75% creative play, a survey from Playmobil has revealed.
Pushchair ‘black market’ worth £60 million
Sales of top-of-the-range buggies have risen by 40 per cent as parents compete to buy the latest, most sophisticated models. A high re-sale value makes these items a prime target for opportunist thieves.
Keep your child safe for up to half price off with Halfords
There’ll be no excuse to ensure your child is travelling safely in the car, now that Halfords have up to 50% off selected child seats.
Shelter brings Santa into your home this Christmas
This Christmas Shelter is offering parents the perfect gift for their children, a personalised festive video message from Father Christmas.