The new year often means a fresh start – and for some, 2020 could mean turning over a new leaf when it comes to their finances. But don't be put off by the idea of having to grapple with big numbers, as large gestures aren't always what's needed.
You may find small actions taken now could go a long way towards improving your financial prospects, whether it's cutting down on daily...
The humble piggy bank seems to be falling out of favour. Two years ago, 80% of kids said they owned a piggy bank, according to a survey by Halifax – but now the proportion has slipped to 72%.
This doesn't mean the younger generation is losing interest in saving money though, as many are finding new places for their cash. Over the same period as the piggy bank decline, Halifax's...
The minimum amounts that can be put into workplace pensions will be stepped up from April, as UK savers are encouraged to put aside more for their retirement.
Under automatic enrolment rules, from April 6, the minimum that can be put in by employers and their staff will increase from 5% of qualifying earnings to 8%. Within the new 8% rate, at least 3% must be paid by the employer,...
A recent study by Currys has analysed the Google search volume for “how to.. at home” range of beauty treatments to discover the ones people are trying to cut costs on the most.
The cost-of-living crisis has forced many loyal in-salon beauty-goers to rethink where and how they can cut costs by replicating treatments at home, leading to a shift in luxuries and wants. This beauty...
