A lifetime of dating will feature 13 first dates, 11 romantic dinners – and seven ‘disasters’ before we finally meet ‘the one’, a study has revealed. Researchers also discovered the average adult will spend almost £11,000 on dating before they finally walk down the aisle – not including the wedding itself. Additionally, the study of [...]
British families will throw out around 185 million loaves of bread, 1.9 billion potatoes and 1.1 billion pints of milk every YEAR, a study has revealed. Researchers found the average household chucks 338kgs (745 lbs) of leftovers into the bin each year – more than 8.3 billion tonnes across the country. Over-estimating how much food [...]
Parents will spend more than £51,000 on their child until they reach the age of 18, a study has revealed. Researchers found clothes, shoes, sports clubs and presents will mean the average parent will part with around £2,774 for each child every single year. Driving lessons and help with buying a first car add another [...]
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 [...]
Shopping with friends is great for your wardrobe – but terrible for your bank balance, a new study has revealed. Experts found 62% of women who trawl the shops with a female friend will spend more money than those who venture to the high street on their own. In fact, girls tend to fork out [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Love-struck brides-to-be are so desperate to bag their dream engagement ring that they will chip in for it themselves, a survey has revealed. Researchers found that a third of women said they were determined to get the ring they had always longed for, and would go to any lengths to get it. As well as [...]
Life is harder for young people now than it was for the previous generation, new research has revealed. A detailed study found a large percentage of under 30s believe life is tougher now than it was for their parents – and they’re suffering as a result. The study showed than an overwhelming 68% of all [...]