Gaining a full understanding of what a particular deal entails is crucial for consumers looking to take on credit card debt, it has been suggested. Chris Tapp from the Credit Action charity has compared the process of taking on a…
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A price comparison firm has warned that UK consumers are being left out of pocket by fee-paying bank accounts. MoneyExpert is convinced that people who are making use of so-called packaged accounts are paying an average of £11.61 for the…
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British consumers have been urged not to panic if they are having difficulties in meeting their mortgage repayment demands. The John Charcol company has aimed to highlight the importance of seeking out expert advice if they are concerned about their…
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Anyone considering taking on the serious debt management burden of a mortgage ought to shop around for the best deal available to them, according to one expert. Sue Anderson from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has made clear that…
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The serious problems affecting banking groups in the US and in the UK should act as a wake up call to consumers across the country, it has been claimed. According to Callcredit, the recent collapse and emergency bail out of…
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Holidaymakers have been warned to familiarise themselves with any fees they might be charged for using their credit cards while outside the UK. The Nationwide Building Society has suggested that foreign currency loading fees will catch many people out and…
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There has been an “astronomical” rise in the rate of credit card use in the UK, one personal finance expert has suggested. In light of research from MoneyExpert showing that there are three million Britons with five or more credit…
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Millions of British consumers have moved their debts to a single lender over the course of the past few years, according to recent research. Figures compiled by MoneyExpert have shown that around 6.5 million people around the country have seen…
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