Older people are increasingly struggling when it comes to managing their money, new research has revealed.

The economic downturn is putting strain on consumers' ability to save money, new research shows.

With the credit crisis clamping down on consumers' finances, people are taking steps to curb their expenditure.

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

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.

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.

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.

As the credit crisis rumbles on, not only may consumers find they are struggling with their money management now but could also face greater problems doing so in the future, it has been suggested.

With the cost of food, energy and fuel all on the up and the housing market in a state of decline, the current financial climate might present itself as being an important time to set money aside for the future. However, it appears that a significant number of Britons are not doing this.

As the credit crunch continues to munch on consumers, new figures show that an increasing number of Britons are finding that getting to grips with their spending is becoming an increasingly difficult task.

Britons hold concerns about their capacity to manage money when they are older.