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It doesn't have to cost ?s to lose lbs
Two out of ten people waste money trying to lose weight
News from Motley Fool, Jan 28, 2009
moneysupermarket.com comments on the UK officially being in recession
Commenting on the UK officially being in recession, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said:
News from Moneysupermarket.com, Jan 26, 2009
1 in 3 risk debt by not checking energy bills
Almost a third of people (30%) never check their energy bills for accuracy[1] Only one in five (21%) make sure their bill is correct by double checking against meter readings and previous bills
News from uSwitch, Jan 26, 2009
50 is the new 40.........but only if you are 45!
New research from Standard Life has revealed that 30% of the population think middle age hits between 46 and 50.
News from Standard Life Bank, Jan 19, 2009
Barclaycard Payment Acceptance reveals last minute Christmas spending bonanza on plastic
387 card payments processed per second on Christmas Eve.
News from Barclaycard, Jan 14, 2009
Britons opening up about money in tough times
Over half of us are talking more about our personal finances than 12 months ago
News from CreditExpert, Jan 12, 2009
Don't get caught short on your travel money
Last-minute rush can lose you over eight per cent
News from Moneysupermarket.com, Jan 9, 2009
Mark Monteiro, insurance expert at uSwitch.com, comments on latest figures from the SMMT:
"In September 2008, research from uSwitch.com found that over three-quarters (77%) of motorists claimed that the current economic climate would put the brakes on their future car buying plans.
News from uSwitch, Jan 9, 2009
New Year's Resolutions
It's that time of year when you make promises to yourself about joining a gym, cutting down on chocolate or taking up that hobby that you've always had an interest in.
News from Defaqto Ltd, Jan 7, 2009
UK workers anticipate missing out on GBP3.1 billion in payrises in 2009 as recession sets in
New uSwitch.com Consumer Opinion Panel research suggests that almost 6 million UK workers expect to miss out on payrises totalling GBP3.1 billion in 2009
News from uSwitch, Jan 7, 2009
Credit crunch Brits say 'hands off our Heinz!'
Brits are willing to ditch their favourite supermarket, but are not prepared to stop buying their favourite brands, according to the latest uSwitch.com Consumer Opinion Panel.
News from uSwitch, Dec 25, 2008
Searches for pay-as-you-go (PAYG) deals up 40 per cent in the lead to Christmas
The latest data from moneysupermarket.com shows searches for pay-as-you-go (PAYG) mobiles have surged 40 per cent in the last two months and are set to be a popular gift this Christmas.
News from Moneysupermarket.com, Dec 18, 2008
Without the trimmings - consumers set to spend ?1.7 billion less on food this Christmas
Christmas cutbacks: over 29 million consumers will be cutting back on the amount of money they spend on food this Christmas.
News from uSwitch, Dec 11, 2008
At Christmas, socks suck and knickers are pants
A fifth of men (20 per cent) say socks are the worst Christmas present.
News from Churchill Insurance, Dec 4, 2008
iShares supports RDR proposals
iShares has given its full support to the FSA's Retail Distribution Review Proposals
News from Barclays Group, Dec 1, 2008
Christmas spending to be cut by ?300 million,
but shoppers could blow over ?93 million just getting to the shops
News from uSwitch, Dec 1, 2008
Nearly half of UK adults have no protection policies
Southerners less protection savvy than the north 81 per cent have no idea what they would receive in government benefits
News from Barclays Group, Nov 27, 2008
Consumers are back in the driving seat
Fool.co.uk comments on the Pre-Budget Report
News from Motley Fool, Nov 26, 2008
London remains the country's only 4x4 stronghold
For the first time in eight years, sales of used 4x4s fell throughout the country (down 3.4 per cent) during April to June of this year,
News from Experian, Nov 26, 2008
Parents struggle to fill Christmas stockings
Children are set to have a disappointing Christmas this year with the average spend per child set to be ?60 on Christmas presents, according to new research out today by Family Investments,
News from Family Investments, Nov 21, 2008
CreditExpert.co.uk's tips on preventing ID Fraud
Information from CreditExpert on protecting your identity.
News from CreditExpert, Nov 21, 2008
Moneysupermarket.com is the number one price comparison site
ASA rules that moneysupermarket.com compares more quotes than anyone else
News from Moneysupermarket.com, Nov 21, 2008
moneysupermarket.com urges people to stay safe online
In support of get safe online week James Parker, commercial manager of mobiles and broadband at moneysupermarket.com,
News from Moneysupermarket.com, Nov 19, 2008
Defaqto responds to the report by the FSA on insurance aggregators
Defaqto has continually raised the issue about the use of assumptions as part of the aggregator quotation process, and the clarity of excesses applicable to the policy being displayed to the consumer.
News from Defaqto Ltd, Nov 14, 2008
Gas giants build ?225 million cash float as customers feel the pinch
Almost six million UK households in credit to their gas supplier by an average ?79 or ?449 million in total.
News from Moneysupermarket.com, Nov 10, 2008
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