Consumers in the UK need to become more selfish if they are to shield themselves from the potential economic fallout expected by many observers over the course of this year, it has been claimed. David Kuo, head of personal finance…
The Bank of England will opt to cut the base rate of interest when its monetary policy committee (MPC) meets in February, one expert has asserted. Such a cut could bring some relief to the millions of British households struggling…
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Changes to the system of credit filing to be introduced later this year will have damaging effects for many would-be first-time buyers (FTBs) in the UK, it has been claimed. According to the online mortgage firm mform.co.uk, the planned inclusion…
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Mortgage providers should treat their customers fairly in line with the industry guidelines introduced by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), according to one expert. Peter O’Donovan, mortgage manager for Bestinvest, is convinced of the importance of the FSA’s treating customers…
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Consumers around the UK have been urged to be “very proactive” in order to make the most of the personal finance deals available to them. Financial columnist and TV presenter Cesarina Holm-Kander has asserted that whatever the economic climate might…
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Indebted British consumers have been warned that they could be obliged to pay unnecessary and substantial fees to subprime mortgage advisers. Mortgage advisory firm John Charcol insists that there are significant discrepancies in the amount of money charged by experts…
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A report from uSwitch.com has indicated that many people around the country could be set for a year of financial and debt management difficulties during 2008. Reflecting on figures showing that December saw relatively weak retail sales figures, the price…
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The scale of debt management burdens and personal finance pressures being faced by British consumers are worsening, according to recent research. A report from the Alliance Trust suggests that everyday expenditure is being forced upwards and that the country’s financial…
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