Household Budget

families are already struggling to pay the bills.

Families expected to go without heating by 2015

Energy bills are expected to sky-rocket by 2015 if current price trends are anything to go by. According to new research household energy bills could be unaffordable in less than three years time.

Time to get gardening.

‘Average £185 per household’ spent on garden landscaping

Homeowners in the UK are expected to spend about £3.9 billion on garden improvements this year according to a report from HSBC. This works out to be just £185 per household on garden improvements, but some areas are likely to spend more than others.

According to Nationwide inflation could ease household budgets.

Inflation eases strained household budgets

Inflation has fallen to 3.4 per cent in March with the forecast that this will ease the squeeze on household budgets. According to the Nationwide Building Society’s consumer confidence index feelings were down in February but it is not all bad news.

Billions of pounds could be saved every year.

Brits too bothered to save money

About 32 per cent of people in the UK cannot be bothered switching their home insurance supplier or contract despite the £1.7 billion that could be saved nationwide.

Increased debt will affect many UK households.

Household budget is a growing burden

Households in the UK are forecast to experience increased debt as interest repayments grow. This is the reading made by the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS).

House prices down 9% since 2007

House prices level out in 2011 as market stalls

Families who bought their home in late 2007 are at risk of negative equity, as new figures show prices have fallen, or stalled, ever since. The average price of a new home is now £195,166, 9.26% less than at the peak of the market in October 2007.

Cut your mileage to reduce petrol costs

Will petrol costs push British families off the road?

A poll of 1,000 motorists by car insurance provider Hastings Direct has revealed the extent to which families are changing their driving habits due to the rising cost of motoring - with 78% saying the cost of motoring affects how often they drive.

Make family life less complicated

Money worries 'make family life complicated'

Over half of Brits believe their lives are too complicated, with money being the biggest worry for families who say they are struggling to cope. Work/life balance and family life were the next biggest worries listed in the poll by Admiral Multicar.

Families saving for holidays over insurance

Families 'prioritise holidays over insurance'

Families are facing inflation, pay freezes, and benefit cuts - but are still more worried about booking a holiday than taking out life insurance. The Aviva Family Finances Report reveals that a lot of people still view insurance as unnecessary extra.

Brits are unlikely to have savings

Savings drop yet again as cost of living bites

If you are feeling the pinch in January, you are not alone. New research found 28% of households have no safety net, with less than £250 in accessible savings, based on a poll of 1,000 British households by direct bank first direct.

Top tips for managing your festive budget

Last minute tips for managing your Christmas budget

Christmas and New Year are an expensive time, especially for families. But not everything has to stretch the purse strings - here are our top tips for managing your household budget this season.

Families still plan to have a merry Christmas

Economy concerns 'won't overshadow family Christmas'

Despite the resilience of the true Christmas spirit, the economy is causing stress in family homes up and down the British Isles. A poll by charity 4Children found 41% of people concerned about ‘not having enough money for food and presents.

Make savings on your supermarket shop

Autumn Statement: how will you cut back?

After some worrying words as part of the Chancellor's Autumn Statement, families across the UK will be looking to tighten their belts to help balance the household budget. A new survey may give you some ideas of where you can make cuts yourself.

Focus on family for a fun Christmas

Family, not presents, essential for a successful Christmas

Brits plan to spend more than ever this Christmas, with presents causing a sizeable hole in already overstretched family finances. But a new report found family time, not gifting, is considered the most important part of the festive season.

Shopping takes up the bulk of our time

Shopping and chores take up one third of a mum's life

Is your mum a household hero? A new report found mums can expect to put in around 27,250 hours in their lifetime shopping, cooking and carrying out chores and 1,135 days of their lives to bringing up kids, according to figures released by milk&more.

Crafty ideas for a cheap family Christmas

Money-saving Christmas tips from Kirstie Allsopp

With this year’s Christmas festivities putting a strain on already-stretched British budgets, a few money-saving tips will be welcome in most family homes. B&Q have teamed up with TV homes, interiors and craft queen Kirstie Allsopp to offer ideas.

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