20th August 2008 by Barney McCarthy
Despite personal finance issues taking centre stage over the past 12 months, research from Abbey Banking has found that financial literacy among British adults has declined since this time last year. Continue Reading »
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19th August 2008 by Pauline McCallion
Inflation could hit 7% this year as British consumers are hit with soaring food and petrol bills, according to Chelsea Building Society. Continue Reading »
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15th August 2008 by Pauline McCallion
Rather than dampening consumers’ appetite for shopping, the credit crunch has actually resulted in a new trend of ’saving now, buying later’, according to Yorkshire Bank. Continue Reading »
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14th August 2008 by Barney McCarthy
Comparison site Moneysupermarket has called on banks to lower overdraft charges and make the workings of the facilities clearer. Continue Reading »
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13th August 2008 by Pauline McCallion
The rate of inflation for people aged over 75 years old is now 43% higher than the official rate of 4.4%, according to the latest research from Alliance Trust. Continue Reading »
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12th August 2008 by Barney McCarthy
The effects of the credit crunch are leading people into concealing their financial woes from their loved ones, according to Moneynet. Continue Reading »
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8th August 2008 by Barney McCarthy
Hidden charges for using credit and debit cards or mobile phones abroad top the list of holiday grumbles, according to Post Office Travel Services. Continue Reading »
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8th August 2008 by Barney McCarthy
A new generation of fun-loving and fancy-free over 50s - dubbed Generation Flex - is emerging, flying in the face of the credit crunch, according to Lloyds TSB Insurance. Continue Reading »
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