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Many young Brits are putting their financial futures at risk by trying to fund a fashionable lifestyle that is beyond the reach of their wallets, it has been claimed.

Cliff D’Arcy, a personal finance commentator, has stated that debt in itself is not the root of such young people’s problems - it is overspending that causes them to build up their borrowing until it is no longer manageable.

To avoid getting into a situation where a consolidation loan might be necessary, he suggests avoiding impulse buying and ensuring that money is spent as efficiently as possible.

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Taking full advantage of the pension credit scheme could see older people handle their finances with greater ease, it has been suggested.

According to a spokesperson from Age Concern, claiming the maximum amount of pension credits they are entitled to can make a “massive difference” in retirees’ quality of life. And by receiving extra money on a regular basis the representative suggested that such people could find themselves in a much more favourable financial position, which in turn may help them to service demands on their spending such as utility bills, personal loans and care expenses. Meanwhile, the charity spokesperson stated that consumers who are unaware that they have missed out on money could be able to access “back-dated payments” providing them with “tens or hundreds of much-needed extra pounds per week”.

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Rugby followers could be more astute at handling their finances than their football-supporting peers, new research reveals.

With the England rugby team beginning their defence of the world cup in France and the national football squad preparing for a Euro 2008 qualifier with Israel this weekend, a study carried out by Callcredit suggests that the former may be better at managing their money. Suggesting that stereotypes might be true, the credit reference agency pointed out that the typecast of the middle-class rugby fan is able to fund going to matches more adequately than working-class football followers. In turn, it was reported that those watching rugby are less likely to run up debts on loans and credit cards to support their team.

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In a study released by GfK NOP earlier today, the Consumer Confidence Index score increased by two points over the course of August to now stand at -4. Research from the financial services firm revealed that the climate among members of the public to make major purchases returned to a positive score over the duration of this month. Increasing by six points, the score now stands at +4 and was reported to have driven the general rise in Britons’ consumer confidence - however, this is still three points down from the same time last year.

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