An increasing number of homeowners are looking to renovate their homes, an industry expert claims. According to Brian Berry, director of external affairs at the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), more people are aiming to convert the likes of garages and attics to help generate extra room in their properties. By doing so he states [...]
Over half of Britons are not ‘financially fit’, a new study reveals. Research carried out by Lloyds TSB as part of its bank mass index (BMI) suggested that the typical person is managing various areas of their finances, such as investments, unsecured debt and pensions, ineffectively. Basing its findings on the body mass index, the [...]
Significant numbers of young people have “high financial hopes”, new research suggests. In the first MoneySense Panel released by Natwest, it was revealed that the monetary expectations that Britons between the ages of 11 and 19 old may be at odds with the reality that they may face. According to the financial services firm, such [...]
Significant numbers of people are looking to get to grips with their finances, new research shows. In a study released by MoneyExpert, it was revealed that 14 per cent of Britons – about 6.5 million – have taken steps to reduce their levels of indebtedness during the past three years. The price comparison website indicated [...]
The majority of Britons are in need of a “financial workout”, new research shows. Figures released by Abbey Banking, some 99 per cent of people could manage their various monetary products – such as mortgages, loans, current accounts and credit cards – more effectively. In comparison, just one per cent of consumers are handling all [...]
An increasing number of people are set to turn to equity release as a means of managing their debts, new figures show. In research by the Newcastle Building Society, paying off bills and other sources of financial demands, such as loans and credit cards, was put forward as one of the main reasons for consumers [...]
Millions of people are looking to reduce pressure on their finances as the new year gets underway, new research shows. According to a study by MoneyExpert, some 2.6 million Britons are looking to transfer debts they accrued on their credit cards during the festive period. However, the financial comparison website claimed that the 6.6 million [...]