Equity release schemes are more than just a last resort for people wishing to finance their retirement, a regulator has claimed. Safe Home Income Plans (Ship) – the trade body that oversees equity release – has reacted to a report…

A supermarket has launched a new service that could help households save money on energy bills and reduce debts. Tesco is offering the scheme – that usually costs £199 but will be free for over-70s and those on benefits –…

Millions of Brits are putting themselves at risk of incurring large debts by not taking out travel insurance, a financial company has claimed. Research from American Express Insurance Services has found that 24 per cent of the population are planning…

More people are contemplating taking part in car-sharing schemes in a bid to lower expenses, it has been claimed. A survey from AA Insurance has found that 47 per cent of the public are now considering sharing their car journeys…

A new qualification has been launched for financial workers that could help them to be effective at advising people about debt management. The ifs School of Finance has announced that it expects to achieve a target of 1,000 registrations for…

Brits have been encouraged to implement a debt management plan in order to become more “money savvy”. The Fair Investment Company has offered advice on how to survive the economic slowdown, stating that although people are often reluctant to work…

Prepaid cards ‘can help debt management’ Prepaid cards will become more popular as people seek new ways to tackle debt, it has been claimed. Newcastle Building Society Card Solutions has predicted that there will be a ten per cent increase…

A large amount of families cannot afford everyday healthcare needs because of the spiralling cost of living, a new study has suggested. The survey from Engage Mutual found that 60 per cent of respondents are unable to pay for products…