A study of 2,000 adults aged 20-40 found 61 per cent expect to have the same – or better – standard of living as their parents when they retire. But while 52 per cent have set financial goals to keep them focused on saving for the future, just 22 per cent are on track to meet their target. Instead, a …
A study of 2,000 adults revealed the things most likely to ignite our impatience, including slow walkers, public transport delays and having to wait for the internet to load. While the average adult is only willing to wait a maximum of 15 minutes on hold on the phone before hanging up. Nearly six in 10 (57 per cent) …
The study of 2,000 adults revealed ‘save for a rainy day’, ‘stick to a budget’ and ‘be open with your partner about your spending habits’ as other popular financial pearls of wisdom. Other nuggets of advice deemed helpful when it comes to money include ‘don’t do food shopping on an empty stomach’, ‘sleep on a big financial decision’ and …
Re-using teabags, cutting their own hair and only flushing the loo once a day are some of Brits’ quirkier money saving hacks. A study of 2,000 adults revealed the inventive ways they try to save money, including giving up the gym to work out at home, eating random concoctions from the freezer to avoid shopping and turning off all the …
A study of 2,000 adults found owning a car outright with no finance is also an indicator you have no worries when it comes to money. Not being afraid to check your bank balance is another, as is flying first class as a matter of routine – and being in a position to buy branded products rather own-brand items. …
Nine in 10 parents have ‘serious’ concerns about their children and ageing parents falling prey to fraud. Dubbed the ‘Scamwich Generation’, a poll of 2,000 adults found 43 per cent fear the risk of their loved ones being scammed increased during lockdown. And this is as a direct result of them seemingly spending more time online over the …
Brits are split on how to settle the restaurant bill after a meal with friends and family. A study of 2,000 diners, by comparethemarket.com , revealed 34 per cent believe you should split the bill straight down the middle including the tip, while 36 per cent reckon it should be split precisely based on who has had what. Nearly …
Nine in 10 Brits are furious about the curse of ‘shrinkflation’ – where their favourite products have shrunk for the same price. A study of 2,000 adults found 87 per cent feel products they buy seem smaller than they were years ago, with 83 per cent noticing the difference in their favourite chocolates the most. As many as …
British families have been dusting down old bread makers, sandwich toasters and food processors as they spend 14 hours extra a week cooking up a storm. A study of 2,000 families found 58 per cent are finding new ways of being inventive in the kitchen, by turning to the likes of ice cream makers, smoothie makers, and pizza …
More than half of Brits have no idea what affects their life insurance premiums – with almost one in 10 believing you don’t need it if you’re single. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed more than half (54 per cent) currently don’t have life insurance. While not being able to afford it (32 per cent) was the top …
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