Money news
Friday, 10 February 2012
The UK has turned into a nation of compulsive bank balance checkers due to the economic downturn, research shows.
Friday, 10 February 2012
Brits are doing their best to put money into savings despite difficult economic times, though most fail to check how much interest they are making, it has emerged.
Thursday, 09 February 2012
Proposals to allow parents to borrow money from the government to cover childcare costs have been put forward by a leading thinktank.
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
Payday loan companies have been criticised for encouraging unsecured borrowing in order to fund cosmetic surgery.
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
A third of homeowners in the UK believe that house prices will rise throughout 2012, according to new research.
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
Lloyds TSB is among those calling for parents of children with child trust funds (CTFs) to be able to transfer the money into Junior ISAs.
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
Tesco Bank's plans to launch a current account are to be delayed further, as computer problems and product development issues are smoothed out.
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
Customers will be able to open two new savings accounts at branches of Northern Rock as Virgin Money extends its range of products.
Monday, 06 February 2012
Loans, credit cards and overdrafts mean that the average household in the UK has a total of £7,900 in debt, new research shows.
Monday, 06 February 2012
Cash strapped loyalty card holders could use their points to save money, but many are sitting on unused reward credit, a study has found.
Friday, 03 February 2012
The American Express Platinum Cashback credit card is now the highest on the market after it doubled its introductory rate.
Friday, 03 February 2012
With around 100 more deals than a year ago and decreased interest rates, the buy-to-let market is a competitive place.
Friday, 03 February 2012
According to research by Lloyds TSB, the typical British household has £5,000 in savings compared with £19,000 in China.
Thursday, 02 February 2012
The NewBuy Guarantee Scheme has been announced by the government in an attempt to kick-start the housing market.
Thursday, 02 February 2012
Updating the code of practice by which payday loan companies adhere to is unlikely to protect the most vulnerable, consumer rights groups have said.