Being an avid money blogger and working in the debt industry, I have a keen interest in money statistics. Some leave me completely dumbstruck − others don’t surprise me at all. The money statistics in this article may surprise you,…
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With the average UK household debt rising to £54,636 in April 2016, it’s hardly surprising that money worries are one of the biggest factors in relationships breaking down. You may have already been carrying a significant amount of debt before…
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Debt has always been a ‘dirty word’ for many, but perhaps it shouldn’t be. If carefully considered, taking on debt to further our futures can be a good thing. That will only ever be true if you stay in control.…
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Over one million people in the UK still don’t have their own bank account, a rather shocking statistic when you consider a basic bank account could, for many, be the first step into access to financial services. If you aren’t…
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The debt solutions industry has seen some radical, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) enforced changes to regulation come into place since 1st April 2014. Some commercial debt management companies will no longer be authorised to offer debt management plans (DMPs) or advice. In…
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