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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Britain has become a nation of Del Boys – by buying and selling second hand goods to make ends meet, it has been revealed. Research revealed more than two thirds of us have traded items ‘Trotter-style’ to make extra cash – with clothes, books, DVDs and even furniture the most popular goods. It also emerged [...]
The Age of Austerity has officially made penny pinching ‘cool’- research revealed that money-saving methods such as using discount vouchers, collecting reward points and bartering in shops are now considered en vogue. The study also found many of the modern day cost-cutting exercises were considered ‘shameful’ as little as five years ago. The report, which [...]
One in two adults can’t bear shopping with their other half, research has revealed. A study found disagreements over spending and friction over time spent making decisions mean one in three of us will do all we can to shop alone. Around one in six of the 2,000 adults polled admitted their relationship has ended [...]
