Household debt continues to rise
New figures from the Bank of England have shown that household debts, excluding mortgages, have increased by over £5 billion in the past year. The rise is the largest since the recession and means that...
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Pensions: 68% of workers unaware of auto enrolment
Around 10 million workers will be automatically enrolled into a work place pension scheme in October of this year, but a new survey has found that the majority of people are not aware of the imminent...
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Savings: Bank balances rise despite low interest rates and tough economic...
Despite the tough economy and all time low interest rates, even on the best buy savings accounts, it seems that we are saving more. According to ING Direct’s consumer savings monitor report, which...
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Talking ’bout my generation? Financial tips for twentysomethings
The financial crisis, followed by the subsequent recessions, has made it harder than ever to hit our financial goals. In a new series of articles we will look at each generation, giving tips on how to...
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6 financial resolutions for the New Year
After you’ve gorged on turkey, Christmas pudding and mince pies, opened your presents and watched the inevitable reruns of perennial Christmas favorites on TV, your thoughts might drift to 2013 and...
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Thousands getting into debt to meet housing costs
New research has shown that thousands of people are taking out loans to help them keep up with their rent or mortgage payments, whilst many more are burying their head in the sand over late payments....
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Retirement: 600,000 people set to raid their pensions, 7 reasons why they...
The Government has revealed it expects 130,000 each year to take advantage of the new ‘Pension Flexibility’ rules and raid their pension pot. At the same time they also have shown how much the...
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Which is more important; health or wealth?
Some want a six-figure pension pot; others are more focused on getting a six pack. Turning 40 affects people in different ways, but the urge to pay more attention to health or wealth is a common one....
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What are your options if you’re approaching retirement with debt?
With income from regular work stopping when we retire, being debt-free at this milestone is often a goal. However, it’s not always possible. Whether you still have a mortgage or credit cards, it can be...
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