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The tech behind Borrowing Power

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The tech behind Borrowing Power

Using a unique combination of AI and data science to create our latest tool Today, we launched Borrowing Power, a new tool that combines AI, data science, and innovative technology…

Posted on 16 October 2019
by Tamsin O'Neill

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Car finance drives consumers round the bend – 9 in 10 UK adults confused by car finance options

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Car finance drives consumers round the bend – 9 in 10 UK adults confused by car finance options

9 in 10 can't identify cheapest finance dealNearly half of car buyers can’t identify the car finance they signed up for 1 in 4 car buyers have taken out a…

Posted on 09 October 2019
by Julian Wadley

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The age of money maturity

Our latest research uncovers the age when people finally feel good about their money 31 is the age of money maturityMen feel they're good with money four years earlier than…

Posted on 25 September 2019
by Tamsin O'Neill

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For Love & Money – Brits reveal their sharing limits

With 37 million people watching Love Island where islanders share a villa, a bed, food and even their dates, we've revealed the true nature of Brits sharing habits. Our latest…

Posted on 21 July 2019
by Tamsin O'Neill

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What’s making the nation sweet this summer?

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What’s making the nation sweet this summer?

Check out our Ice Cream Index to find out which summer spends make the top 20 Our latest research reveals that it’s the small things in life that give us…

Posted on 19 July 2019
by Tamsin O'Neill

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Zopa launches campaign for greater transparency and a fairer deal for personal loan customers

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Zopa launches campaign for greater transparency and a fairer deal for personal loan customers

Imagine… …Biting into a chocolate bar only to discover what has been advertised to you, was in fact something much less appealing. You’d be pretty upset and feel hard done…

Posted on 22 June 2019
by Julian Wadley

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What the new P2P regulations mean for Zopa investors

What the new P2P regulations mean for Zopa investors

You may have seen that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) just announced new regulations which will cover peer-to-peer (P2P) investments. We wanted to outline what this means for you as…

Posted on 04 June 2019
by Jaidev Janardana

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Conscious unbundling: our research on the big banking break-up

New research published by Zopa has revealed a fundamental shift in the way that Britons are now banking, as new technologies, a new breed of fintech entrants, and changing attitudes…

Posted on 04 June 2019
by Julian Wadley

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Gen Z the financially savvy generation

The days of Bank of Mum & Dad are coming to an end as Gen Z takes control of their financial future Over a third have more than £1,000 squirrelled…

Posted on 28 May 2019
by Tamsin O'Neill

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Cut the coffees! By saving £4 a day parents could help ease the burden of university debt

Zopa reveals saving just £4 a day per child during school years could help parents save £27,750; enough to cover current university feesResearch comes ahead of 2019 A Level exam…

Posted on 17 April 2019
by Tamsin O'Neill

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It’s serious business playing house: Brits spend £83bn on upgrading their home every year

Our latest research reveals that Brits are spending £83 billion on upgrading their home each year. This equates to the average house-proud adult splurging £3,048 to spruce-up their “castle” with…

Posted on 17 April 2019
by Tamsin O'Neill

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Funny Money: Zopa rewrites outdated money idioms

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Funny Money: Zopa rewrites outdated money idioms

Zopa recently took a look at different money idioms and gestures – like asking for the bill by miming signing a cheque, or flipping heads or tails with a coin…

Posted on 09 April 2019
by Tamsin O'Neill

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Are you living the (Feel)Good life? Find out in our latest quiz

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Are you living the (Feel)Good life? Find out in our latest quiz

Some people like to live life right on the edge, while others prefer to be a bit more cautious. At Zopa, we love the place slap-bang in the middle. Finding…

Posted on 11 March 2019
by Zopian blogger

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‘Keeping up with the Kardashians’ costs Britons £6 billion a year

Britons are spending over £6 billion a year to buy a taste of a celebrity lifestyle One in four UK adults spending habits are influenced by celebritiesA fifth buy items…

Posted on 07 March 2019
by Tamsin O'Neill

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Zopa warns savers on Personal Savings Allowance

5 million savers could be in for a nasty tax bill if they exceed allowanceSavings accumulated over time will be taxable if they exceed allowance – while money saved in…

Posted on 28 February 2019
by Tamsin O'Neill

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