The Bedroom Tax Uncovered 5 Feb 2013 | 04:50 pm

Rental growth expected to slow down in 2013 4 Feb 2013 | 05:52 pm

A study by Rightmove has found that the supply of rental properties is expected to expand this year, and as a result should lessen the pace of rental growth in 2013. The property website estimates th...

Six out of ten over sixties plan to spend instead of save for the family 2 Feb 2013 | 12:19 pm

A survey by McCarthy & Stone has revealed that 60% of over 60’s aren’t concerned about leaving money to their families in their will as they plan to spend their cash rather than save. At a time where...

Generation Rent: The UK Housing Struggle 1 Feb 2013 | 03:57 pm

RIP The British High Street 31 Jan 2013 | 03:56 pm

The average family puts away £2,547 before a new arrival 30 Jan 2013 | 09:32 pm

A survey by Aldermore Bank has revealed that typical parents-to-be will have an average of £2,547 stored away ready for their new arrival, as one in two couples believe it is important to have savings...

People in deprived areas get poorer child care 29 Jan 2013 | 03:38 pm

The Policy Exchange Report has revealed that families living in the most deprived areas in the UK typically receive the worse childcare than those living in wealthy areas. The report shows that 77% ...

Half of households in the UK were burdened by debt during the recession 28 Jan 2013 | 10:17 pm

A study by the Office for National Statistics has revealed that the average household owed £3,200 on credit cards, loans and overdrafts as the economic downturn gathered pace, with half of all househo...

Self-employed face highest debt burden 27 Jan 2013 | 02:04 pm

An analysis by the charity StepChange has revealed that the self-employed had average debts of 18.6 times their annual income, compared to those in part-time or full-time employment who carried averag...

Consumers repaid debts and built up savings in 2012 26 Jan 2013 | 03:51 pm

Figures from the British Bankers Association have revealed that mortgage repayments almost outstripped new borrowing in 2012, while unsecured debt fell by 1.6%. The amount held in savings accounts al...