Those in debt may be pleased to hear that, although they are currently experiencing money troubles, they are actually better off now than a year ago. This is according to the income tracker survey conducted by Asda, which found that…
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Those looking to take out credit cards in the coming year could find it hard to be accepted, as regulatory changes come into force and lenders continue to sustain losses as a result of those who are unable to clear…
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Lenders should be “applauded” for the way they have been handling homeowner difficulties this year, a mortgage adviser has said. Andy Pratt of Alexander Hall, one of the leading mortgage brokers in the UK, made this comment after repossession figures…
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The Treasury Committee has published a new report, asking trade bodies to investigate the credit industry, after it considered evidence from a range of sources, including from members of the public. Chairman of the committee John McFall said: “We are…
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Any debt worries that Britons have do not appear to be curbing spending this Christmas, if the results of a new survey are to be believed. According to Sainsbury’s Finance, record amounts of money may be taken out of cash…
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Britons are struggling with the management of their finances, with many facing possible debt to lenders. This is according to a survey by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), which revealed that three per cent of UK parents are experiencing this…
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Debtors may be cheered by the news that fewer houses were repossessed in the third quarter of the 2009 than at the beginning of the year, figures from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) have shown. According to the organisation, repossessions…
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Britons have been warned to monitor their expenditure over the Christmas period so as to avoid any possible bank charges in the new year. Moneynet.co.uk’s Andrew Hagger advised people to consider launching a pre-emptive strike by arranging an overdraft to…
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