Nearly half of Brits 'worse off than this time last year'
15 November 2012
A survey by price comparison website Gocompare.com found that nearly half of British people (49%) feel financially worse off than 12 months ago.
The company has been asking British consumers the same question since August 2010,
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Money worries are the 'biggest cause of stress'
9 November 2012
Research from Friends Life has found that, in general, money is the biggest stressor in our lives. 36% of people surveyed said that money was their main cause of stress, followed by work (25%) and relationships (16%).
The
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How long would your savings last?
7 November 2012
Have you ever wondered how you'd cope financially if you lost your income? Research from HSBC has found that 31% of UK households have less than £250 set aside in savings. According to HSBC's calculations, this amount could only
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Families 'could lose up to £50,000' due to child benefit cuts
1 November 2012
Cuts in child benefit could see some families lose up to £50,000 by the time their youngest child turns 18, according to accountancy firm PwC.
PwC's analysis found that child benefit cuts could cost a family with three
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People need to earn over £7.20 per hour to maintain a basic standard of living
29 October 2012
According to KPMG (which provides audit, tax and advisory services) one in five adults in Britain earns less than they need to keep up with basic living costs.
KMPG has outlined this figure to be
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