While the typical annual expenditure for a British adult has risen by around four per cent since 2002, this figure stands at close to nine per cent for those aged between 65 and 74, according to Prudential. Food price rises…
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The most recent Financial Activity Bulletin shows that around four million less Britons are planning to save, invest or borrow money over the next half-year than was the case 12 months ago. And as debt management difficulties impact consumers across…
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Figures from Moneyfacts.co.uk show that British holidaymakers were charged more than £355 million for spending on plastic last year, which meant more debt management difficulties for many thousands of consumers. Indeed, the latest data suggests that the amounts British consumers…
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But, as debt management problems worsen for millions UK consumers, MoneyExpert has suggested that financial inaction could leave Britons missing out on potential savings. Indeed, a full 5.4 million fewer UK consumers have switched their financial service providers in search…
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A report from the South Wales Echo suggests that the average personal debt levels across the province have risen to £30,000 and millions of consumers face years of debt management problems. In addition, the number of Cardiff residents using legal…
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Financial services firm the Alliance Trust reports that real earnings across the country are at their lowest level in a decade, but household spending is yet to be reigned in by millions of families. Pressure is being put on household…
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YouGov compiled the latest data that shows almost half of all employed Britons fell into the red at some point during the last year, while only 40 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds were able to avoid using their current…
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The average charge for using a credit card outside the UK stands at 2.75 per cent, but recent research from the Post Office shows that a full 47 per cent of British consumers are not aware that holiday spending can…
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