Many People Becoming Financially Stretched Those living in East Anglia could be set to face record financial difficulties.Such is the assertion of the Norwich and district branch of Citizens Advice, which reports that the numbers of people it is currently advising on money matters is up by some 65 per cent in comparison to the same time last year. However, Andy Cobb, manager of the advisory organisation's Debtline service, suggested that...... Similar Editorial : People Becoming Financially aware by Arouse. | Source : Restaurant Finance
Consumers Need To Be Financially Careful With financial conditions set to worsen over 2008, consumers need to take steps to safeguard their finances, an industry expert has warned.According to Angela Knight, chief executive of the British Bankers' Association (BBA), people must be careful with how they manage their money during the next 12 months. She also pointed out that Britons should have taken heed of the indicators in recent months...... Similar Editorial : Be a Careful Buyer by Mark Hostetler. | Source : Restaurant Finance
Demand For Generic Financial Advice There is a great need for a generic financial advisory service to be rolled out across Britain.So claims Citizens Advice, following analysis of a pilot project it carried out with a number of independent financial advisers (IFAs) and the Personal Finance Society. Funded by Barclays and Aegon, the Moneyplan scheme saw some 30 IFAs offer face-to-face monetary advice at Citizens Advice branches...... Similar Editorial : Financial Freedom Advice by William Tan. | Source : Finance And Insurance
Important For People To Be Financially Savvy While Valentine's Day is often a time for flowers, chocolate and all other things romantic, consumers should be cautious of the financial pressures they may come under should a relationship turn sour.Such is the assertion of Callcredit which report that although February 14th may be a special time for couples, those who have broken up at this time of year may find that they are not only suffering...... Similar Editorial : Website Savvy by Carmen Wisenbaker. | Source : Finance And Insurance
Consumers Look To Internet For Financial Guidance People are increasingly using the internet to help them make financial decisions, new research indicates.According to a study conducted by Birmingham Midshires, some 94 per cent of Britons are going online to get advice on a wide variety of areas, instead of seeking out a traditional face-to-face appointment. Research from the firm indicated that just under half (43 per cent) of people looking for...... Similar Editorial : Accessing Your Spiritual Guidance by Margaret Paul, Ph.D.. | Source : Finance North America
Drop In Financial Confidence Noted The country's financial optimism has fallen dramatically, new figures show.In the latest consumer confidence index released by Nationwide, Britons' outlook towards money decreased by 12 points over the course of November to stand at 86 - the largest monthly drop ever recorded. However, a downturn in peoples' views on financial matters, on areas ranging from buying goods and personal loans to...... Similar Editorial : What Is Drop Shipping by Palyn Peterson. | Source : Finance Sales Jobs
Homeowners Looking To Reduce Financial Pressure An increasing number of homeowners are taking steps to help lessen the increase in pressure their finances will come under, new figures show.In research conducted by Lloyds TSB Mortgages, 64 per cent of those remortgaging their homes claim that they are due to cut back on their spending during the Christmas period. Meanwhile, just over half of all people surveyed state that they are looking to...... Similar Editorial : Under Pressure by Lauren Woods. | Source : Finance Sales Jobs
Financially Fit - What To Do When You Are Not Are you financially fit? Have you ever faced the question squarely without squirming? You receive a fat paycheck each payday, periodic bonuses, and commissions. You're living comfortably within your means. But frankly, should any financial disaster or emergency strike, will you be able to cope financially? Answering the question in the affirmative means, you can take on anything because you're...... Similar Editorial : People becoming Financially Aware by Abbi Rouse. | Source : Finance Sales Jobs
Promotion Could Bring Financial Blow To Football Fans Although Hull City fans may well still be jubilant about their triumph over Bristol City in the Championship play-off finals last weekend, they could find that seeing their team play in the country's finest division may come at a premium, it has been suggested.In beating the Robins at Wembley, Hull will join Stoke City and West Brom in entering the Premiership when it kicks off in August, but...... Similar Editorial : Football and Its Fans by Marcia Henin. | Source : Finance Loan Money
More Women taking Financial Control The roles men and women take, in terms of control over household finances, are changing, a new study indicates.According to research carried out by Egg, the proportion of males who make less money than their partners has doubled over the past five years. In 2002 about a tenth of men had a lower income than their loved ones, however this now stands at one in five. More than half (53 per cent) of...... Similar Editorial : Women and Men by David Leonhardt. | Source : International Finance Corporation
Financial Wellbeing Is top Of The Agenda For 2008 Many consumers are looking to prepare for their financial future, new figures show.In research carried out by Nationwide, just under half (48 per cent) of Britons claim that they either want to start saving or begin to put more money into accounts over the course of 2008. Meanwhile, some eight per cent of people are aiming on switching to a savings product which offers a more competitive rate of...... Similar Editorial : Mlb 2008 by Stephen Lars. | Source : Personal Finance Newsletter
change Need For Financial Advice The range of financial guidance open to the public needs to improve.Such is the assertion of the Financial Services Consumer Panel, after a recent study indicated that the current framework for advice is full of "confusion". It was suggested that the majority of people are unable to distinguish between the different types of financial adviser that are available, whether they offer assistance on...... Similar Editorial : Financial Freedom Advice by William Tan. | Source : Personal Finance Newsletter
Young Brits face Serious Financial Pressures Young people feel that they are under intense financial strain, a new study shows.According to research carried out by Gumtree, four out of ten Britons between the ages of 18 and 30 claimed that they are worried about their monetary situation and believe that there is pressure placed upon them to earn more. Findings from the classified adverts website also showed that just under three-quarters (72...... Similar Editorial : Invest Young Retire Young by Vince Shorb. | Source : Personal Finance Newsletter
People need Proactive Approach To Financial Future Millions of Britons could find themselves coming under financial pressure in later life, new research indicates.In a study carried out by Baring Asset Management, it was revealed that just less than a quarter (9.03 million) of all adults are yet to begin to save for their pension. The findings also showed that the typical 18 to 31-year-old expects that they will be able to retire at the age of 61...... Similar Editorial : Your Financial Future by G. White. | Source : Personal Finance Newsletter
Middle Class Britons Revealed To Be Under Financial Strain Despite earning more money than the national average those with high incomes are developing financial difficulties, new research shows.A study carried out by Axa reveals that about three-quarters (72 per cent) of Britons earning at least 30,000 pounds a year are looking to cut back on their spending over the course of 2008. Meanwhile, 15 per cent of those surveyed state that they have been forced...... Similar Editorial : Repetitive Strain Injury by News Canada. | Source : Personal Finance Companies
