Personal Finance News
Is Your Driving Licence Up to Date?
11 June 2013, 2:17PMDid you know that you are risking a large fine if you don't keep your driving licence up to date? [More]
Do You Run an Online Business from Home?
16 April 2013, 5:34PMBuying and selling goods to resell may be an attractive business. However, with stock being kept at home there's the risk of burglary that may not be covered by standard home insurance. [More]
Savings Account or Coin Jar?
9 April 2013, 9:48AMThe traditional use of a savings account to save money is no longer in favour with many as they swap to DIY savings and use a coin jar for their cash. Do you? [More]
Easter at Home or Holiday in the Sun?
27 March 2013, 10:37AMWith Easter early this year, many families have been forced to cut back on expensive holidays. Some 80% of Easter holidaymakers heading for a sunshine break will be individual travellers. [More]
Have You Been Convicted of Speeding?
19 March 2013, 2:32PMAlmost two thirds of motorists knowingly break the speed limit while driving. Have you been convicted of speeding? Do you think speed prevention measures need to be improved? [More]
Do You Have Smartphone Problems?
11 March 2013, 7:20PMMany users have had smartphone problems which drive them crazy. Are you troubled with short battery life, frozen screen or software faults? [More]
Household Items You Can Recycle for Cash
4 March 2013, 1:02PMClear out your belongings and recycle unwanted goods to raise extra cash for you and your family. [More]
Are you Saving Money?
4 March 2013, 10:26AMWith interest rates remaining low, if you're looking to save money through savings accounts, you really do need to ensure you maximise your returns. Use your tax-free savings allowances effectively. [More]
Would you Buy a Chocolate Fountain?
25 February 2013, 2:23PMEven though many are struggling and perhaps should be finding ways to save money, a high percentage of people still buy goods they never or rarely use. Why? [More]
Will You be Going on Holiday in 2013?
11 February 2013, 2:40PMNearly 30 million Britons will be going on holiday in 2013. With many trying to save money they will be booking their holiday independently. If you are one of these, do you have the best travel insurance to meet your needs? [More]
Go on Holiday or Socialise, What Would You Choose?
5 February 2013, 2:41PMIt's February and the weather dreary but with many an empty bank account can you afford to book a holiday? Question is, would you give up spending money on social occasions or buying clothes just so that you can go on holiday? [More]
How Can Parents Manage the Increasing Cost of Raising Children?
24 January 2013, 10:03AMHaving children might be a wonderful experience but it is expensive. Even though parents want the best for their children, as many struggle with their finances and try to save money, they are having to look at ways to cut back. How can this be done though? [More]
How Can You Save Money on Essential Household Bills?
21 January 2013, 6:52PMAs research from the Santander 123 Current Account reveals that Britons spend almost a quarter of their disposable income on essential household bills such as utilities, council tax, food and fuel, the question is how can you save money to help your finances stay out of the red? [More]
UK Trade Deficit Narrowed but Not Enough to Boost Pound Against the Euro
10 January 2013, 12:17PMThe UK Trade Deficit narrowed slightly in November to -£9.16 billion, from -£9.48 billion in October. As the foreign exchange markets had anticipated a larger improvement this did little to help the Pound against the Euro or elsewhere. [More]
Is it Time to Switch Energy Supplier?
8 January 2013, 10:24AMAs consumers look to save money, is now the right time to switch energy supplier? And do the smaller energy suppliers, rather than the 'Big six', offer the best deal? [More]
Money Worries for Many in 2013
3 January 2013, 10:47AMAs we move into the new year many people are facing financial worries with over 40% concerned about increases in the cost of living and rising bills. [More]
Christmas Present Wish Lists Add Up
11 December 2012, 2:55PMChildren today are compiling ever more lengthy and indeed expensive Father Christmas present lists. There's not much change out of £500 now with the average child's wish list. [More]
Protect Yourself from Cheque Fraud
3 December 2012, 9:12AMEven though the number of cheques written in the UK is decreasing, cheque fraud is on the increase. Do you know how to avoid common pitfalls and safeguard yourself from such fraud? [More]
Do You Have a Will?
20 November 2012, 3:33PMThe majority of us do not have a will, a staggering statistic. Perhaps even more alarmingly nearly 80% of parents of children under 5 don't have a will. Do you? If you don't, it really is time to consider getting one prepared and it's easier than you might think. [More]
Are you Wasting Fuel and Money Defrosting your Car?
13 November 2012, 11:34AMWith fuel costs rising and most people desperately trying to save money, why is it this winter alone UK motorists will waste nearly £50 million of fuel leaving their cars to idle with the engine running in order to defrost them? [More]
Mobile Phone Theft on the Increase
8 November 2012, 12:48PMSo many of us have a mobile or smartphone or other technology gadgets and carry them around, perhaps it's not a surprise to learn that mobile phone theft has increase by a quarter over the last three years. [More]
What Causes you Sleepless Nights?
6 November 2012, 1:11PMAccording to a survey by Zurich, it's household bills that cause Britons most sleepless nights, more than family issues, pressures at work or relationship problems. Is this the case for you? [More]
Can you Save Money with a Bundled Broadband Service
25 October 2012, 6:29PMDo you have a bundled broadband service with your home phone or digital TV service? If not, make sure you consider it now as you could really find you save money. [More]
Foreign Holiday Destinations are Cheaper this Half Term
15 October 2012, 9:16AMIt's true, 70% of popular foreign holidays are cheaper this October half-term than they were a year ago and it's largely due to favourable exchange rates. [More]
Women to Pay More for Life Insurance
5 October 2012, 8:03AMWhen the latest EU Gender Directive comes into force in December this year, women, who have traditionally paid less than men for their life insurance will find they have to pay the same as men; the cost of their life insurance will rise. [More]
Are You Wasting Money on Your Broadband?
28 September 2012, 8:01AMThe majority of households pay for high broadband capacity and yet they don't understand what speed they need to check email, download movies, play online games or stream music. As a consequence many are paying more than they need. [More]
Do You Raid Your Children's Savings Accounts?
27 September 2012, 11:31AMAs families struggle with their finances, many are turning to borrowing money from their children's savings accounts to help out. Are you such a parent? [More]
Protect your BMW as Watchdog reveals Security Issues
19 September 2012, 9:25PMThe latest episode of Watchdog revealed the serious security issues surrounding BMW cars. Make sure you're aware of these and take steps to protect your valuable car. [More]
Junk in your Loft may be Worth more than You Think
18 September 2012, 9:17AMHave you got electronic gadgets in your loft? Perhaps some old stereos, clothes and suitcases too? Even a wedding dress? You may be underestimating the value of all this 'junk'. Is there an opportunity to sell some of it to raise money? [More]
First Time Buyers Take Years to Save a Deposit
12 September 2012, 9:56AMFirst time buyers are struggling to save a deposit to buy a property and for almost have of them it will take ten years to do so. [More]
Plan for your Next Summer Holiday Now
10 September 2012, 9:30PMAfter some summer-like weather over the weekend it may be hard to accept that the summer holiday season is coming to a close. What better time though to star planning your next summer holiday? [More]
When Buying a Car Don't Rely on the New-style MOT Certificate
5 September 2012, 9:01AMIf you are buying a car don't rely on the printed version of new-style MoT certificate, that's the message from the Trading Standards Institute (TSI). [More]
Is It Time To Get a Fixed Price Energy Plan?
3 September 2012, 8:47AMAs the EDF Energy Blue + Price Promise April 2014 is taken off the market, consumers have a limited number of options if they're looking for a fixed price energy plan wth no exit penalties. [More]
Will You Finance Your New Car with a Personal Loan?
31 August 2012, 9:26PMAs the 1 September approaches, the date for new car registrations, many will be turning to a personal loan to buy their new car. But where is it best to get such a loan from? [More]
It's Free Love as Couples try to Save Money
26 August 2012, 8:48AMThe recession is hitting hard we know but what is perhaps surprising is it is hitting love as research shows bailing out one's partner or spouse is the most resented expenditure among the nation's adults. [More]
British Holidaymakers Head Overseas during the August Bank Holiday
23 August 2012, 1:27PMAccording to ABTA - the Travel Association, approaching 2 million British holidaymakers will head overseas during the August Bank Holiday. Can you have just as much fun though at home, even with the poor weather record? [More]
Millionth Uninsured Vehicle Seized
21 August 2012, 11:02AMUninsured vehicles are a major issue and so it is great news that the one-millionth uninsured vehicle has been seized, underlining the progress being made by police and the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) in the fight against drivers on the road without car insurance. [More]
Do You Buy The Children all the Gadgets They Want?
17 August 2012, 9:22AMMums and Dads have become 'Give-In' parents whereby they buy their children gifts whenever they ask for them, rather than making them wait until they have 'earned' the right to have the gift. Are you such parents? Do you agree with this style of parenting? [More]
Is Your EDF Fixed Price Energy Plan about to End?
14 August 2012, 9:00AMEDF Energy customers who fixed their energy prices with the Fixed S@ver 2 product could be in for a shock with their energy bills as the plan comes to an end. [More]
Post Office Cuts Interest Rate on Selected Fixed Rate Mortgages
11 August 2012, 1:09PMFixed rate mortgage products have been cut by up to 0.4% by the Post Office. It has also reduced or removed arrangement fees on selected products. [More]