Tag: money
Fraud has lasting impact on victims’ mental health, Which? warns
Fraud has a lasting impact on victims’ mental health, new Which? research reveals, as it calls on the payments regulator not to slash reimbursement limits by £330,000. Ahead of the Payment System Regulator’s (PSR) new reimbursement rules coming into effect next month, Which? surveyed more than 1,000 UK adults who had lost money to fraud…
Top 10 Tips for running a side hustle in the UK from 2024
Running a side hustle, whether it's selling products on eBay or renting out your home via Airbnb, can be a great way of ensuring extra income, but users need to ensure they pay their taxes with the introduction of stricter new rules from 2024.. While starting a side hustle is a great way…
Brits have most financially savvy Christmas in years, study reveals
Lowell’s year-on-year study showcases how Brits opted to be as money-conscious as possible for Christmas 2023, to prepare for 2024 financially 14% more Brits were able to rely on their disposable income for Christmas 2023, compared to the previous year 13% less people used credit cards or buy now pay later schemes for their Christmas…
Expert Advice: 9 Things You Must Avoid Keeping in Your Wallet
Carrying an abundance of items in your wallet may unknowingly expose you to a higher risk of identity theft. Little things tucked away in your wallet can serve as valuable clues for potential thieves, making it easier for them to identify you and gain access to your accounts and sensitive information. James Knight, the education…
7 ways to be more sustainable and save money
Making greener choices isn’t just beneficial for the environment, it can also save money. In conjunction with Which? we've collated a list of simple consumer product swaps you can make. Swap takeaway cups for a flask or reusable coffee cup Disposable takeaway drinks cups usually cannot be recycled so they mostly end up in landfill,…
How to combat April bill hikes – including energy and mobile phones
With numerous utility and tax bills set to rise in April, millions of consumers will be wondering how the increases will impact them, what support is available, and looking for ways to save money. In conjunction with Which? we advise consumers on what hikes they can expect, and how they can reduce costs. 1. Energy…
Top 6 TikTok Microsaving Hacks
With the ongoing cost of living crisis, saving money may seem like an impossible task to some. Fortunately, there are methods to save small incremental amounts of money, which over time will begin to add up - this trend is dubbed as ‘microsaving’. TikTok has seen a rise in popularity of financial and budgeting influencers across…
11 tips to make £1000 in 2023
The new year is typically a time when a lot of people take a look at their finances, and with the cost of living crisis adding pressure to household budgets, it’s even more important that consumers make their money go further in 2023. Which? has collated 11 tips to make consumers extra cash this year…
10 Ways to Get your Finances Fit for the New Year
The start of the new year is a chance, for many people, to make some changes in their life. For some, this may be to change their diet or to take up a new hobby, but it can also be a great time to take a look at your finances. Together with Holly Andrews, Managing…
Money-saving Monday: How to get cash this Christmas
Soaring inflation, rising energy prices and a looming recession are impacting millions of people and many will be thinking about how they can make savings this festive season. In conjunction with Which?, we've come up with simple ways to make some extra cash to boost your finances by the end of 2022. 1. Get 'free' cash…
