More than seven in 10 Brits suffer from ‘Data Dread’, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed 30 per cent confess their brain ‘shuts down’ when they see or hear the word data. For more than a quarter (27 per cent) it’s because they are simply uninterested, and 43 per cent admit they find data dull. But despite …

Dads are the most generous family member – dishing out more than £30 to their children each month. A survey of 2,000 parents with children aged 6 to 17 has revealed just how much money different relatives gift to their loved ones. In total, dads give out £7.70 per week, closely followed by mums who give their children £6.70. Outside …

A poll of 2,000 adults found two thirds have picked up a free item during the past six months, with 29 per cent of those doing so for the first time.   A third have even gone as far as saying no completely to buying any new non-essential items.   While 54 per cent experience anxiety when purchasing something new, …

A poll of 1,000 adults with a pre-tax annual household income of less than £16,500 feel powerless when it comes to managing their income and debt. And 32 per cent wish they had more of a grip on their energy use, while others long for more control on their monthly bills (46 per cent) and their social schedule (18 per …

A study of 2,000 adults found the average online shopper will put clothes and gadgets worth £4,283 a year into their baskets, but don’t get around to hitting ‘confirm’. This fantasy check-out total includes £480 worth of clothing, £571 of home accessories and £500 of health and beauty items. A further £554 is abandoned by individuals when food shopping each …

A poll of 1,200 adults who have been on stag or hen dos, or have one coming up, found the cost of attending one in 2012 was an average of £150. Today, that figure is £242 – with 42 per cent regretting parting with so much cash. While 47 per cent believe pre-wedding-parties have become more extravagant in the last …

A survey of 2,000 car owners found 59 per cent of women believe they have been charged too much for work on their vehicle, along with 55 per cent of men. However, 40 per cent of those women feel they were overcharged as they had very little car knowledge so couldn’t question the quote, while just 29 per cent of …

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 …