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Men happier in retirement than women, more financially secure

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It’s official – men are happier in their retirement than women. A new study has explored all aspects of retirement and found that for men, the twilight years are amongst the best of their life. Men thoroughly enjoy getting their teeth into new hobbies and interests, and are happy to spend time chilling out at [...]

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Modern men are now better with money than women

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Modern men are generally better with money than women, new research has revealed. A study found that it’s men who are more likely to live within their means, put money into savings and stick to a budget. By comparison, nearly three quarters of women struggle to make their wages last from one month to the [...]

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Brits still expect hefty £78k inheritance from parents – but 40% won’t receive a thing

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The majority of Brits ‘expect’ to receive inheritance from their parents – but in reality four in 10 won’t get a penny, according to new research. The findings emerged in a study of 2,000 adults, and show that while 75% of people aged 20 to 35 hope to receive a windfall when their parents pass [...]

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Women set themselves budgets – but men are more likely to stick to them

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Men are the best at budgeting while women are actually more thrifty, a study into household finances has revealed. A detailed study has found that despite women traditionally holding the purse strings, it’s men who have better control of their cash. The research found men are more likely to live within their means, putting money [...]

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Rail-ly annoying- loud music, poor hygiene and drunkenness top commuting bad-habits

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Eight out of ten Britons admit they can be annoying on the train – by playing music too loud through headphones and leaving bags on seats, research has shown. Excessively loud conversations, noisy eating and constant coughing also emerged as the annoying habits driving passengers up the wall. A shameless three in ten admitted they [...]

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Chasing Status – iPads, a 50 inch TV and a cleaner are the modern day status symbols

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An iPad, convertible car, 50 inch TV – and a cleaner have been hailed as modern day status symbols. Researchers revealed the eclectic mix of items in a poll of 2,000 adults to find out how we judge success and wealth today. The report found that as well as the car you drive and house [...]

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The rainy day fund- a third would last less than a month on their savings

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Millions of Brits would last just weeks living off their savings, it has been revealed. Researchers, who carried out a detailed study into the financial commitments of 2,000 adults, discovered that one in three would last less than a month if they were forced to fall back on the rainy day fund. Due to the [...]

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£25k a year, married, and in a 3-bedroom house- today’s ‘middle class’

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The average modern ‘middle class’ Brit earns almost £25,000, drives a Ford and lives in a detached house worth £279,000, a study has revealed. Research carried out among 2,000 adults found that half believe they are ‘middle class’, while 48% opted to declare themselves as ‘working class’. Family background was named as the key factor [...]

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Half would be ‘completely stuffed’ if they lost their job

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More than half the working population would be ‘completely stuffed’ if they lost their job tomorrow, it emerged. Researchers who carried out a detailed study into the financial commitments of 2,000 adults revealed a worryingly high percentage are living ‘hand to mouth’ and have no savings to fall back on. Most of those blamed the [...]

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Hair-brained- a third of women more concerned with appearance than career prospects

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One in three single ladies are more concerned about their appearance than their career prospects, research has revealed. When asked to consider their priorities in life, 41% of girls aged 18 to 25 admit they spend more time thinking about what they look like than working their way up the career ladder. Indeed, one in [...]

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