finances

GEORGE NIXON: Could handing out more debt make our finances even worse?

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Back in early January, when corona was just a mediocre beer, the Bank of England published something odd. For the first time in six-and-a-half years, people paid back more than they borrowed on credit cards. And as unusual as the statistic itself was the bank’s reaction to it. ‘The extra amount borrowed by consumers in … Read more

How to give yourself a Money MOT and boost your finances

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For the past 30 years I’ve been writing about family money, and this is the toughest time I have known for finding the right tone and approach.  When NHS staff are facing enormous stress and risking their health every day, other vital workers are battling to keep us supplied with food, and many face the … Read more

From mortgages to lost wages: How to keep your family finances safe

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Physical health is at the top of all our minds, but coronavirus could have a severe impact on your financial health too. It is crucial that you prepare for the coming months to ensure your finances are as insulated as they can be from the fallout. The good news is that many institutions such as … Read more

How to weather Storm Corona and base rate cut: What virus panic means for your finances

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Global markets were plunged into chaos this week after their worst day since the financial crisis of 2008. More than £150billion was wiped off the value of leading companies on what was dubbed the new ‘Black Monday’, raising concerns that we are heading towards a global recession.  But while panicked traders speak of ‘utter carnage’, … Read more

How to weather Storm Corona: What virus panic means for your finances

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Global markets were plunged into chaos this week after their worst day since the financial crisis of 2008. More than £150 billion was wiped off the value of leading companies on what was dubbed the new ‘Black Monday’, raising concerns that we are heading towards a global recession. But while panicked traders speak of ‘utter … Read more

British families more confident about their finances than at any time since financial crisis

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British families more confident about their finances than at any time since financial crisis By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 17 February 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 17 February 2020 British families are more confident about their finances than at any time since the financial crisis, according to a report. In … Read more

What will Brexit Day mean for your finances and rights? This is Money podcast

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What will Brexit Day mean for your finances, consumer rights and trips abroad? This is Money podcast By This Is Money Published: 17:34 GMT, 31 January 2020 | Updated: 10:23 GMT, 4 February 2020 It’s Brexit Day. After 11pm on Friday 31 January 2019, Britain is officially no longer a member of the European Union. … Read more

What the election promises mean for your finances 

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Plenty is at stake as the nation heads to the polls tomorrow in one of the most divisive General Elections in recent memory. But how will the vote affect your family’s finances? And are the Conservative and Labour Party manifesto pledges likely to come to fruition?  Labour has been criticised heavily for its ‘colossal’ spending … Read more

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: End this attack on the finances of the nation’s middle classes

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JEFF PRESTRIDGE: End this attack on the finances of the nation’s middle classes By Jeff Prestridge for The Mail on Sunday Published: 21:15 GMT, 13 April 2019 | Updated: 11:38 GMT, 14 April 2019 Although I normally have little time for the pontifications of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, its latest report on … Read more