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Consumers are worried about refunds during the pandemic

The UnRefundables - Shoppers left out of pocket post-pandemic

New consumer research commissioned by Visa has revealed a sharp increase in people unable to access returns or refunds for items bought during lockdown, with one in ten (11%) of those who requested money back still waiting for, or denied access, to a refund or voucher – a 215% increase from pre-pandemic times.

These items, coined “UnRefundables”, have left millions of concerned...

Savings made throughout the pandemic

Brits save a small fortune during Pandemic

BRITS ARE saving a higher proportion of their income due to the current pandemic, a new study finds.

A survey of 2,002 UK adults, conducted by leading personal insolvency practice, Creditfix.co.uk , has revealed that due to the social restrictions that have been in place during lockdown, the average Brit has been able to save £495 per month (an increase of £273 compared to their...

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Have financial worries made you press pause on life goals?

This year has thrown many people’s personal finances, as well as the wider economy and job market, up in the air – which for some has meant being forced to unpick life plans they may have spent years carefully putting together.

For some people, the repercussions could be long-lasting and ripple through the generations.

Despite early speculation that lockdown may trigger a...

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Hairdressers are one of the top professions to receive pay increase

The latest research by leading recruitment specialist, Rayner Personnel , has found that hairdressers, cleaners and chefs have enjoyed the biggest bump in their pay packet over the last five years.

Rayner Personnel analysed data on the average gross salary across 20 professions to see which has enjoyed the largest increase over the last five years when taking inflation into account...

Saving money during lockdown

Brits save a small fortune during pandemic

A survey of 2,002 UK adults, conducted by leading personal insolvency practice, Creditfix.co.uk , has revealed that due to the social restrictions that have been in place during lockdown, the average Brit has been able to save £495 per month (an increase of £273 compared to their monthly savings pre-pandemic).

According to the data, during lockdown the average UK adult has saved £178...

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Want your relationship to be more financially balanced?

When it comes to managing finances within a relationship or marriage, there are no hard and fast rules – but it is something that’s worth putting some careful consideration into.

According to a survey by Hargreaves Lansdown however, less than half (44%) of people with a partner share responsibility for day-to-day finances with them.

Among the married couples polled, only 37...

Lady at her laptop worried about money

Five money mistakes to avoid right now

Spending habits have changed radically since the start of the lockdown, with many people now having to get by on a reduced income – not to mention our usual routines and access to shops and restaurants having altered significantly.

According to figures from trade association UK Finance, credit card spending across the UK shrunk back by more than 12% in the year to March. Meanwhile,...

People in the office

Nine reasons we’re starting to really miss the office

When office blocks closed their doors at the beginning of lockdown, we were almost excited to spend Mondays in our living rooms. Fast forward a few months and we’ve realised even Glen from HR was a better co-worker than the cat.

Here’s why we’re missing the much-maligned water cooler culture – for all its many faults…

1. The invigorating effects of the commute

The...

Office staff working

Coronaphobia: Employees are refusing to come back to work

Businesses across the UK who are making efforts to get back to business are facing a new uphill struggle - employees claiming stress and anxiety or are simply requesting outright to be furloughed for another 3 months.

Workers who were furloughed back in April are being gradually invited back to work, although some are being asked to work from home. However, many small businesses are...

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What’s your money personality type and how can you improve it?

All of us have habits – and this applies to how we manage our money too. Whether our relationship with money is something we’ve picked up from our parents, or it’s been shaped more by our experiences in adulthood, attitudes to saving and spending differ.

TopCashback.co.uk has highlighted five different financial personality types. No one is perfect though – and even if you’re...

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