Men are likely to spend more than women when shopping, according to one personal finance website. David Kuo of Fool.co.uk stated that although men shop less frequently than their female counterparts, they are more likely to pay over the odds…

Women are worrying more than men about financial issues, a new study has found. Research from health insurance firm Bupa has revealed females are becoming more stressed over the issue than their male counterparts, with six out of every ten…

People need to improve their budgeting to avoid getting into financial difficulty, a money education charity has stated. According to Frances Walker of Credit Action, drawing up a budget – using methods such as a weekly money diary – is…

Those who are struggling to get credit through conventional methods due to their financial situation are turning to other options available to them, it has been suggested. According to Frances Walker of Credit Action, people are beginning to use pay-day…

Many Britons are risking their finances by not taking out medical, home, payment protection or travel insurance policies, it has been claimed. Almost a quarter (24 per cent) of those questioned in a survey by Fairinvestment.co.uk admitted they did not…

An increasing number of Britons are telling fibs about the state of their finances, new research has revealed. According to a study by Axa, nearly half (44 per cent) of people aged 25 to 44 have lied about money. Overall,…

Many people are likely to use borrow money and use credit cards to find their purchases this Christmas, Axa has stated. According to Steve Folkard of the finance group, people manage to find the finances to help pay for Christmas…