Britons continue to hold a diminishing optimism regarding towards their finances, it has been revealed.

Christmas may be less than two months away, but the financial burden of 2007's festivities continues to weigh down upon households, it has been reported.

With Halloween on the horizon, parents could find that their little devils could spook out their finances.

With the end of this week marking the deadline to file self-assessment tax documents, consumers have been reminded of the importance of managing other financial commitments, it has been revealed.

Although Britons may be looking forward to ensuring their Bonfire Night celebrations go off with a bang, they should be aware of the dangers that November 5th not only poses to them but to their pets.

As the half-term school holiday gets underway for many school children this week, allowing them a chance to relax, their parents should not expect any let up in the pressure that their finances are under. Indeed, it may be set to get even worse.

As the clocks turn back an hour this weekend, it is crucial that UK motorists take extra precautions while out on the road, it has been reported.

With the darker winter months creeping in consumers should be aware that their property is set to be under threat, it has been reported.

With the winter nights beginning to draw in, consumers may begin to find they are using more energy within their homes. However, the cost of using gas and electricity already appears to be turning the heat up on many people's finances.

With October half-term school holiday on the horizon, many Britons may be looking towards taking a break from the stresses of modern life by choosing to spend a little time abroad. However, Tesco Travel Insurance reports that - whatever their destination -there a number of ways that those going away can limit any unnecessary pressures on their spending and be able to make some "savvy savings".

With reports of bad weather on the way it is crucial that homeowners take steps to protect their property.

As banks across the world fail, unemployment rates increase and the credit crunch makes its presence felt, the economic downturn could be leaving many Britons worrying about more than just their finances.