www.moneyagonyaunt.com today reports that this month's HFI provides gave a report on the worries among people about their current finances due to the approaching emergency budget. June’s survey of UK household finances highlights “frayed consumer confidence”, “current household finances deteriorating” and “anxiety about future finances deepening” as a few common worries.
www.moneyagonyaunt.com today reports that Science Minister David Willetts is urging students to apply online now for their student loans and grants. Mr Willetts saw for himself how Student Finance England is getting ready for the busy summer period.
www.moneyagonyaunt.com today reports that the latest research from Standard Life says the UK would ‘care’ for a £4,000 car and jewellery worth £2,000, but would need a pension fund to be more than £15,000 before they would feel the same. This £15,000 ‘tipping point’ is when the majority of people said they would care about their pension, with most admitting that they would not take notice of the fund if it held any less than this amount.
www.moneyagonyaunt.com today reports that if fans want to follow England all the way, they will have to shell out a pretty penny. Some estimate around £9,100. Average hotel costs at host cities now approx £185 per night. Sainsbury's Travel Money is offering to consumers Cash Passport™ prepaid currency cards, which can be loaded with up to 85,000 SA rand (approx £7,000)
www.moneyagonyaunt.com today reveals that Bacs, the organisation behind Direct Debit, has revealed that British householders could be missing out on combined savings of up to £716.3 million each year, simply because they don’t pay their regular bills using this system.
