Britons are planning on spending more prudently this Christmas, with half only buying presents for family and close friends, suggesting that a fear of falling into too much debt is making people pull their purse strings tighter. According to research…
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Those struggling with debt management have been advised to be wary of gold-buying firms that are offering low prices for the metal. According to the Daily Telegraph, trading standards officers found that prices for a 9ct piece of jewellery varied…
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Adults in the UK appear to have little idea how much their average monthly outgoings come to and how long they would be able to survive on their savings should they lose their income. This is according to Bright Grey’s…
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The majority of Britons are planning on spending less over Christmas this year, with presents for families and friends heading the list of cutbacks. This is according to new research from Abbey Savings, which found that £3.45 billion pounds worth…
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Millions of Britons look set to begin the new year in debt as a result of paying for Christmas “on the right now”. This is according to a study commissioned by money.co.uk, which revealed that although almost a third are…
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The unemployment rates in the UK may go some way in helping change people’s attitudes towards their finances and the possibility of entering into debt. This is the opinion of Charles Davis from the Centre for Economics and Business Research,…
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Britons living in Dubai may find themselves increasingly in trouble as the emirate appears to be succumbing to debts reaching £48 billion. According to the Daily Mail, the region has been experiencing difficulties since property prices fell and the stock…
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A short film has been created in order to help debtors become more financially aware, detailing the clearing process of cheques, what happens if they bounce and when funds are cleared. Angela Thomas, managing director of the Cheque and Credit…
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