by Steve | May 4, 2017 | Infographics, Pensions
It’s been well-documented that savings rates for UK households are fairly abysmal – a report from the Lords Exclusion Committee found that 40% of all savers have less than £100 stashed away. But no less worrying is a recent study from lender Lending Works that shows...
by Steve | May 3, 2017 | Credit Cards, Debt, Loans, Mortgages, News, Personal Finance, Property
Consumer lending is slowing down, from a 10-year-high of 7.2% last October to 6.1% this March. That’s the verdict from the British Bankers Association (BBA). March’s lending figure is also down compared to February’s 6.5%, with those seeking credit cards...
by Steve | Apr 25, 2017 | News, Personal Finance
How many NatWest customers have been the victim of financial scams since 2016? According to the bank’s own figures, it’s a whopping 7,000.The bank, which is co-owned by the Royal Bank of Scotland, prides itself on creating ‘safe, simple...
by Steve | Apr 19, 2017 | Personal Finance
Consumer spending on ‘non-essential’ purchases are falling, according to a report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC).It was just a matter of time, of course, before consumers – already concerned about the economy, and the state of their personal...
by Steve | Apr 12, 2017 | Loans, News, Personal Finance, Saving
Look out, savers, there’s a new type of ISA in town – and it’s offering an attractive 8.7% interest rate on your savings. But before you rush out to sign up, it’s worth knowing what this new ISA is, and why that generous interest rate might not be...