April 2011
Royal Wedding BBQ Plans Could be Costly
(April 28, 2011)Around two million Brits are planning to host a Royal Wedding party or BBQ this weekend, new research reveals. For those worrying about overspending this month, consider using a prepaid credit card.
Late Payments Charges at Risk due to Short Week
(April 28, 2011)The short week due to the back-to-back bank holiday weekends may affect up and coming payments. Consumers are being advised to consider other options to prevent receiving late payment charges on credit cards and loans.
Wedding Guests Spend £900 Annually
(April 27, 2011)Brits are spending on average, £900 a year to attend family or friends weddings, new research shows, as the world focuses on the forthcoming wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton this Friday.
Brits Borrow Money for Home Improvements
(April 27, 2011)New research reveals 16 percent of Brits will be spending money and time on home improvements over the two bank holidays, but for some this will mean getting into debt.
Value of Money Declines, Placing Pressure on Purses
(April 26, 2011)New research suggests consumers’ money is not going as far as used to 50 years ago, falling in value over this period by 94 percent.
Couples Save for Two Years to Afford Dream Wedding
(April 26, 2011)British couples are being savvy when it comes to tying the knot, new research shows as many are saving for up to two years for the big day.
Unemployed Graduates Flock Home to Save Money
(April 21, 2011)Graduates unable to secure employment after graduating are descending on their parents’ homes to save money, new research reveals.
Brits Putt-Off General Day to Day Budgeting
(April 21, 2011)Sex, death and money are the least popular discussions in the home, new research shows, with general budgeting one of the most put-off chores.
Hotel Prices Rocket over Royal Wedding Weekend
(April 20, 2011)The Royal wedding is set to see London hotel room prices rocket by 26 percent over the bank holiday weekend, new figures shows.
Brits Compensated as Banks Lose PPI Battle
(April 20, 2011)British banks have lost their battle against the FSA which will see them compensate customers as far back as 2005 for the mis-selling of PPI on financial products such as credit cards.