25th November 2024
Meal subscription services offer a convenient middle-ground for people who want to cook fresh meals but don’t have time for meal planning, grocery shopping, or prep work. These services deliver pre-planned, pre-chopped, and pre-measured ingredients that can go straight from the box into the pan. While they can save time, they do come with...
18th November 2024
Earl Shilton Building Society (esbs) is delighted to announce the appointment of Scott Devereux as its new Chief Executive Officer. With a 24-year career in financial services, Scott brings a wealth of experience to the role. He has held key positions at several prominent companies in the sector, including Alliance Leicester and Nottingham...
15th October 2024
Party bags have been a birthday party staple for years, but are they still a must-have? Last month we asked you to weigh in on whether this tradition is here to stay. Half of those surveyed keep it simple, letting the kids take a piece of cake home as a sweet treat. A further...
9th September 2024
A no spend month is a popular challenge where you commit to limiting your spending for a month to only essential purchases. It’s a great way to reset your budget and curb unnecessary expenses, so last month we surveyed how many people have given it a try. 14% of those surveyed have embraced a...
28th August 2024
esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has been awarded for its self-build mortgage offering at the prestigious what Mortgage Awards. what Mortgage Awards have been the stamp of approval which recognise and reward the very best businesses in the UK’s mortgage industry, and its 31st annual ceremony was held in London on 23rd July...
9th August 2024
Financially Preparing for Children: Tips from Paul’s Podcast This month, Chief Executive Paul Tilley draws upon his personal experiences as we talk about financially preparing for children. Whether you’re planning to start a family or are already expecting, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you navigate the exciting journey of parenthood...
9th August 2024
Gone are the days where the bride’s family are automatically expected to pay for a wedding, but with the average cost of a UK wedding now nearing £25,000 according to moneyhelper.org, it raises the question of whether parents should be helping with the cost. Just over half of the parents surveyed last month are...
16th July 2024
esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has revealed the results of its In the Community scheme for the second quarter of 2024. Through public voting on the esbs website, two local charities receive a share of £500 each quarter. Steps and Alice Hawkins Community Projects are the most recent charities to benefit from the...
15th July 2024
The cost of having a social life can quickly add up, so last month we asked about your budget friendly ways of getting friends together. The majority prefer hanging out at home, arranging a dinner party or movie night, while the remaining 44% were equally split between preferring infrequent expensive experiences or hunting for...
27th June 2024
esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, recently released its annual results to members, revealing positive financial results, despite another economically challenging year. Chief Executive Paul Tilley The Society, which has branches in both Earl Shilton and Barwell, showed total asset growth of 10%, but prioritised the interests of members by increasing interest rates for...
