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Over 50s facing highest inflation rate
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
People aged over 50 years are currently facing the highest rate of inflation in the UK, new figures have revealed.A recently-published report from the Alliance Trust Research Centre (ATRC) showed that people aged between 50 and 64 years currently face inflation of 4.5 per cent.According to the study, this is ... read more
Brits urged to switch insurance providers
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Britons have been urged to look into switching home insurance providers in order to get the best deal.The advice comes from price comparison service moneysupermarket.com, which said "loyalty doesn't pay".According to the organisation, households could be wasting £131 per year by automatically renewing their policies.Julie Owens, head of home insurance ... read more
Report reveals gender saving divide
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Women are more inclined to save money this year, according to new research.By way of contrast, an increasing amount of men are looking to spend rather than save their income.Data from a recently-published Legal & General study revealed that the amount of women "in the mood" for saving has increased ... read more
Utility price cuts are just ‘a drop in the ocean’
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
More than 20 per cent of UK households cannot afford to heat their homes despite a raft of recent price cuts, according to new research.Data from a recently-published report from price comparison service moneysupermarket.com revealed that more than three-quarters of energy customers struggle to pay their bills.The organisation claimed the ... read more
Report reveals gender saving divide
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Women are more inclined to save money this year, according to new research.By way of contrast, an increasing amount of men are looking to spend rather than save their income.Data from a recently-published Legal & General study revealed that the amount of women "in the mood" for saving has increased ... read more
uSwitch: Energy prices caused winter of discontent
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
High energy prices and severe weather conditions contributed to a "winter of discontent".This is the view of consumer advice service uSwitch.com, which said 69 per cent of UK households had rationed their energy use in order to save money.A recent report from the organisation revealed that 50 per cent of ... read more
Gocompare: Energy customers could save £1.4 billion
Monday, March 22nd, 2010
Energy customers in the UK could save £1.4 billion per year by switching supplier, it has been claimed.A recently-published report from Gocompare.com has revealed that despite the estimated savings, 20 per cent of energy customers have never changed their supplier.The report also revealed that the current high cost of household ... read more
Are public sector pensions unfair?
Monday, March 22nd, 2010
New research has revealed concerns about the difference between private and public sector pensions.A recently-published report from finance protection expert AXA has revealed that 61 per cent of voters feel it is "unfair" that public sector pension trustees receive more than those with private savings.Paul McMahon, managing director of AXA ... read more
Cold leaves North Devon residents struggling with fuel bills
Friday, March 19th, 2010
Almost 8,000 people living in North Devon are struggling to pay off fuel bills incurred through high costs of heating this winter.More than 10,000 households in Torridge are experiencing the same problems as a result of freezing temperatures over the last few months, the North Devon Journal reported.The data was ... read more
Brits urged to contact IFAs for retirement advice
Friday, March 19th, 2010
Just eight per cent of people in the UK approach independent financial advisers (IFAs) to discuss their retirement plans, new research has revealed.The study, conducted by the Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP), found that four times this proportion (32 per cent) scan the internet for such advice.According to the equity ... read more










