Couples argue about money at least once a week
A quarter (26%) of couples argue about money at least once a week; around 5% say they argue about finances every day according to new research.
One in five now borrowing to pay for food and other essential bills
One in five people (over 12 million) are borrowing to pay for food and other essential bills, with half doing so for the first time according to research.
One in six households won’t be turning on the lights this Christmas
New consumer research from Go.Compare Energy has revealed that a sixth (16%) of UK households won’t be putting up their Christmas lights this year, to save on energy costs.
Almost half of adults struggle to talk about debts with friends or family
Almost half (47%) of the Uk population struggle to talk about debt with family and friends, new research by Go.Compare Loans has revealed
Over a third of parents worried about their finances suffering in the summer holidays
Soaring energy costs and rising food and fuel prices are set to put an extra burden on families’ budgets over the school holidays, which begin this week with more parents being forced to turn to borrowing to make ends meet over the summer according to new research.
School uniform grant 2022: Claim up to £150
Struggling parents can apply for financial support for their children’s school uniforms. This may not apply to you but please share with friends and family that may be struggling.
Clever ways to cut your grocery shop in half
Grocery bills are set to rise by £271 a year, and many of us are looking at ways we can make a saving.
Debt Awareness Week 2022
Debt Awareness Week is an annual campaign that aims to encourage people to speak up and seek advice quickly to ensure their debt problems don’t spiral out of control.
Christmas & New Year Opening Times
The team at Refresh would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Opening times during the festive period can be found here.
One in ten will cut back on Christmas to save on energy costs
New research by GoCompare has revealed the impact that soaring household energy prices are having on consumers’ plans to decorate their homes this Christmas.