By Mark_Dawson on July 14, 2008
With the summer months here it is important for consumers to get themselves into shape, not necessarily in terms of their physical appearance but rather in sorting out their finances. So claims the Cheshire Building Society which reports that there are a number of ways in which people can reduce money management pressures and lessen [...]
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By Mark_Dawson on June 26, 2008
With Britons continuing to struggle with money, it is important that they take steps to ensure the heat on their financial situation is not turned up even further. Such is the claim of uSwitch, which reports that despite a series of price increases occurring earlier in 2008, consumers should prepare themselves for at least one [...]
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By Mark_Dawson on June 13, 2008
Although having a ‘can’t be bothered’ might mean that homeowners have one less concern to worry about when renewing their insurance policy, such action could leave them with even more financial pressures. In research undertaken by Tescocompare it was revealed that just under two-thirds (64 per cent) of Consumers reached the decision to stay with [...]
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By Mark_Dawson on May 30, 2008
As well as being the day of the week which many people look forward to the most, a recent study has revealed that Saturday is also the time where consumers are most likely to splash the cash. In research carried out by the Co-operative Bank Credit Cards, it was revealed the typical Briton will spend [...]
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By Mark_Dawson on May 27, 2008
Although it is easy to think of the latest gadgets being solely used by today’s young people, a significant number of older consumers are making use of technological advances. In a study carried out by RIAS it was indicated that many Britons over the age of 50 are getting on the information superhighway. According to [...]
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By Mark_Dawson on May 27, 2008
n the face of rising constraints in the financial markets, Britons appear to be evermore prepared to take steps to safeguard their spending. Such is the claim of Birmingham Midshires, following the release of figures from the financial services provider revealing that consumers are putting an increasing amount of money into savings accounts. According to [...]
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By Mark_Dawson on May 22, 2008
Despite their thoughts to the contrary, a lack of insurance may mean that many Britons are out of pocket when paying for treatment to their pet. In a study carried out by Sainsbury’s Finance, it was revealed that some 11 million consumers do not have an insurance policy in place to cover their dog or [...]
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By Mark_Dawson on May 22, 2008
Despite Britain’s six largest energy suppliers increasing the cost of their tariffs only a few months ago, consumers could be set to find themselves coming under further financial pressures, it has been suggested. Pointing towards Centrica’s recently-released interim management statement, uSwitch claimed that two further rounds of price increases could be set to take place [...]
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By Mark_Dawson on May 21, 2008
Despite many thoughts to the contrary, home contents insurance should be a crucial consideration for homeowners, a new study shows. In research carried out by Sainsbury’s Home Insurance it was revealed that a significant number of consumers lack this type of cover, with many not thinking that it is of importance. Out of those consumers [...]
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By Mark_Dawson on May 21, 2008
The base rate of interest has been left unchanged, it has been announced. In its monthly meeting, the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee (MPC) has chosen to keep interest rates at five per cent. The announcement means it is the third time the committee has decided to maintain the rate this year and follows [...]
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