Debt problems are still apparent for many Britons, as newly released figures have revealed that savings levels have dropped, while debt levels have remained stable. Statistics from unbiased.co.uk have shown that, in the third quarter of 2009, the amount saved…
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The government has announced that that it is looking into the practice of logbook lending that allows financial professionals to seize property from those in debt without going through the courts. According to the Financial Mail, consumer minister Kevin Brennan…
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Almost a third of Britons are intending to make getting out of debt one of their new year’s resolutions. This is according to figures released by Go Compare, which found that 32 per cent of UK adults plan to do…
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Those in debt could be pleased to hear that unemployment levels in 2010 may not be as bad as originally feared, although they will continue to rise. This is according to Work Wise UK’s chief executive Phil Flaxton, who observed…
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Those with money worries may find that their debt management issues are somewhat eased if they use the internet to find and pay for their utilities, as price cuts have been seen on the web. This is according to moneysupermarket.com’s…
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Those struggling with debt management issues will find it increasingly hard to save money in the new year, it has been claimed. According to Ed Bowsher, head of consumer finance at lovemoney.com, this is in large part because of the…
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Britons with debt management problems tend to ignore their situations over the Christmas period, which may mean that debt enquiries climb in the new year. This is the opinion of Chris Jenkins of the Homeowners Advice Centre, who made his…
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Those experiencing debt management problems have been advised to consider reviewing their budgets with care. Martin Bamford, a chartered financial planner for Informed Choice, made this suggestion, observing that the second half of the coming year will bring money troubles…
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