The credit crunch is not putting off British consumers when it comes to holidays abroad, a poll has indicated. A survey of members of the public in Leeds city centre found 75 per cent were not planning on changing their…

More people are arranging a debt management plan (DMPs), making them the most popular option for those who wish to clear debt, a counselling service has reported. The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) said in the second quarter of 2008,…

A new poll has found the credit crunch has adversely affected over half the British population in the past year, suggesting people may be struggling to clear debt. The survey, carried out in Leeds city centre, revealed over 53 per…

Comparison service uSwitch has revealed the cost to consumers following E.ON’s announcement that it will increase prices. According to the service, from the beginning of the year E.ON dual fuel customers have seen a 42 per cent rise in bills.…

Holidays are still big business despite the credit crunch, with around £81 billion spent on trips away by UK adults every year, according to Abbey. For people worried about building up debts by spending on holidays, a top up card…

While many people are concerned about staying debt free, over a quarter of British people may be risking debt problems by spending spare cash on holidays rather than saving it. According to research from Abbey Savings, 26 per cent of…

One of the keys to debt management and staying debt free is to keep an eye on income and outgoings. According to the Association of Payment Clearing Services (Apacs), online banking may be the way to do this. Apacs spokesperson…

The children of people approaching old age may have to shoulder the financial burden of long-term care according to a new report – a responsibility that may result in debt management issues. Saga found “the Bank of Sons and Daughters”…