Six months since its plans were announced, the Treasury reports that 127 non-charging cash machines have been installed nationwide, while a further 471 locations have been identified as suitable for free ATMs. According to economic secretary to the treasury Ed…
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The money search engine suggests that consumers can take advantage of the growing competition among various banks to secure the best deals available and makes clear that having an overdraft does not restrict people from switching their current account provider.…
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Figures from Abbey demonstrate that around 79 per cent of people were faced with a bill they did not budget for over the course of the last 12 months and cumulatively these charges were worth more than £48.7 billion. Carrying…
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According to the department’s Trading Standards Service, there are a number of scams operating in Britain whereby mobile phone users are “cold called” and persuaded to give out financial details that they think will result in them switching their phone…
The Allied Surveyors organisation indicates that many people are not taking proper precautions to ensure that they are getting good value for their property investments. Furthermore, certain problems, including structural irregularities, can create serious financial headaches for homebuyers, only a…
Figures from moneysupermarket.com show that around 56 per cent of engaged couples around the country intend to fund their wedding plans through some form of financial credit. And the price comparison service found that close to a quarter of couples…
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In recent months, many consumers in the UK have been pushed closer to debt management disaster as a result of bank charges they deem to be unfair and have subsequently entered legal battles over the issue. And with several cases…
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As debt management difficulties worsen nationwide, the firm’s latest quarterly savings survey shows that a further 11 per cent of people have only a “very vague” strategy when it comes to dealing with their money matters. Furthermore, around a third…
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