14th June 2023
Children are a hefty financial commitment, so we were asking how you would best prepare for them. Almost half of those surveyed reassess the household budget, possibly cutting back on certain bits to make room for the additional ongoing costs. Just over a third looked further forwards, setting up saving accounts to benefit the...
10th May 2023
Many of us indulged in a chocolate egg or two over Easter, but we wanted to know how much you’re willing to spend on one. A quarter of those surveyed like to keep as cheap as possible, spending £1 if possible, while almost two-fifths have accepted £5 as reasonable. Close to a quarter are...
3rd May 2023
Leicestershire-based building society esbs has celebrated two promotions and strengthened its leadership team. Marking her tenth year at the Society, former Senior Risk & Compliance Assistant Emma York has been promoted to Risk & Compliance Manager. Emma takes the reins from Sally Hunt who recently retired after 44 years at esbs. As part of...
24th April 2023
esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has announced the results of its online In the Community scheme for the first quarter of 2023. By voting on the esbs website, two local charities receive a share of £500 each quarter. Earl Shilton Community Allotment and PROSTaid are the first charities to benefit in 2023, receiving...
19th April 2023
esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has recently welcomed Elise Frost to its mortgage team at its Earl Shilton head office in Leicestershire. Elise is early in her career having previously worked as a recruitment administrator, where she learned many valuable skills and a love of data. She said, “I very much enjoy admin/office...
12th April 2023
Car ownership can have a widely varying impact on someone’s personal finances, so last month we asked your approach to car shopping. Almost three-quarters of those surveyed head to a second-hand dealer to avoid that initial depreciation in value, while the remaining 28% was equally divided between brand new and trawling online for the...
28th March 2023
Leicestershire-based building society esbs has promoted Stephen Wigfull within its Senior Team, from his role as Finance Director, to Deputy Chief Executive and Finance Director. Stephen joined esbs as its Financial Controller in August 2016, and was promoted to Finance Director at the end of July 2019. Prior to his time at the Society,...
9th March 2023
esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, is helping the local community with a donation to the development of a Community Space in the old Earl Shilton Town Council office. The empty offices, owned by the Methodist Church, are in the process of being transformed into a multipurpose space with a bookshop and café. Following...
6th March 2023
Finances can be a tricky conversation for couples, so in the month of love we asked for the most common ways of sharing bank accounts. Almost half of those surveyed are open to having a joint account as long as they keep their individual accounts too while 17% are happy to go all in...
15th February 2023
esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has committed to its long-standing sponsorship of Earl Shilton Town Cricket Club for another year. A strong endorser of local community and sports, this marks the seventh year esbs has sponsored ESTCC, which has been an integral part of the community for over 200 years and prides itself...
