By Mark_Dawson on December 2, 2008
A holiday should be about taking time away from the stresses and strains of modern day living. Whether this is relaxing by the pool sipping cocktails, taking in some culture at a museum or a more active pursuit such as mountain biking, concerns of your day-to-day life back at home should be far from the [...]
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By Mark_Dawson on December 2, 2008
In GfK NOPs latest consumer confidence index, Britons opinions with regards to their own financial situation and that of the wider economy over the past month are in a slightly healthier position in comparison to October. For November, the index was shown to stand at -35, a figure which indicates a rise of one point [...]
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By Mark_Dawson on September 2, 2008
Lost in the supermarket? Apparently not, as a significant number of Britons are actually doing the opposite of the famous Clash song and are spending less time – and money – in the grocery aisles, new research has shown. In a study carried out by the Co-operative Bank, it was revealed that as declines in [...]
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By Mark_Dawson on August 27, 2008
Eco-friendly home improvements appear to be increasingly sought-after by Britons, it has been reported. In research carried out by Legal & General as a part of its ongoing Changing Face of British Homes study, it was revealed that making greener changes to lifestyles is an evermore popular option for members of the public. The study [...]
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By Mark_Dawson on August 23, 2008
With the new vehicle registration plates set for launch at the beginning of next month, it is important that those looking to buy a car take the time to do their research when making such a purchase. Such is the assertion of esure car insurance which reveals that as the 58 registration plates go live [...]
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By Mark_Dawson on August 22, 2008
Britons are struggling more with their money now than has ever been recorded. Such is the assertion of the Alliance Trust Research Centre, which has revealed that its most recent Financial Reality Index has hit the lowest-ever point in the 11 years that the organisation has been tracking the public’s ability to manage their finances. [...]
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By Mark_Dawson on August 21, 2008
The number of Britons looking to leave the country for longer than just a two-week break in the sun is increasing, thanks in part to the ongoing effects of the credit crunch, it has been claimed. New research conducted by HiFX – the financial exchange company – notes that there are now record numbers of [...]
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By Mark_Dawson on August 9, 2008
Secured loans span many years, so much time should be spent in the planning phase of actually getting the loan. Basically there are three main things to bare in mind when weighing up the products available: term, rate, and fees. Borrowers should bare each point in mind to achieve the best results in secured loan [...]
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By Mark_Dawson on August 4, 2008
As the cost of living increases, Britons are beginning to tighten their spending belts, a new study shows. Research carried out by the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society reveals that, with prices in various areas on the up, a significant number of people are looking to be more prudent when it comes to their money [...]
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By Mark_Dawson on August 4, 2008
The continued downturn in the monetary market is causing Britons to reassess the ways in which they manage their finances, it has been suggested. According to Gregory Pennington, the “perfect storm” of fiscal difficulties has caused a significant number of Britons to discover that their access to credit – which could include personal loans and [...]
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