The recent base rate decreases have resulted in a number of savings providers cutting their rates, with as much as four per cent being taken off some products. Research by uSwitch.com has revealed that since the base rate cut on…

Those who are struggling financially should seek professional debt advice during 2009, Halifax has suggested. Research by the lender found that over half (53 per cent) of consumers opted for the opinions of friends and family over money issues in…

A growing number of people are seeking redundancy help from Citizens Advice, new figures released by the body have revealed. The numbers show that since April this year, bureaux across England and Wales have seen a 125 per cent increase…

The fact that 32 per cent of savers do not currently have enough funds in place to pay for an emergency has been described as “really worrying” by National Savings & Investments (NS&I). A spokesperson for the savings and investments…

The predicted fall in energy prices expected to take place next year is likely to have little effect on the cost of household energy bills, it has been claimed. uSwitch.com has stated that even if a ten per cent price…

People may be in a more favourable position to start saving as inflation starts to ease off, National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has claimed. A spokesperson for the firm stated that a period of economic uncertainty does not necessarily mean…

Christmas is likely to bring an increase in the number of “costly” insurance claims, Axa has stated. The financial services company noted that although the festive season is seen as a time of “rich pickings” for burglars, there are a…