The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) has outlined what it sees as the biggest problems facing indebted Britons. Many thousands of people have committed themselves to mortgage deals that see them hand over large chunks of their monthly earnings and…
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The takeover of Alliance & Leicester by the Santander banking group could ultimately lead to a reduction in choice for British borrowers, it has been claimed. According to Pauline McCallion, editor of Your Mortgage, the acquisition deal is likely to…
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Many people in the UK are risking identity theft and CREDIT CARD DEBT by not taking care when going online. The threat of fraud is recognised by most Britons, with 70 per cent claiming in a More Than poll that…
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Spiralling living costs and the ongoing battle to become debt free are causing many Britons to rethink their holiday plans, it has been claimed. FairFX.com, a provider of pre-paid currency cards, recently polled cash-strapped holidaymakers and found that 57 per…
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Saving for a rainy day might be one way to help on the road to becoming debt free, but an increasing number of people are finding it difficult to leave the piggy bank undisturbed. Research from Chelsea Building Society has…
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The struggle to become debt free could become more difficult if energy prices continue to rise, many Brits fear. According to Moneysupermarket.com, 40 per cent of bill payers in the UK are finding it hard to pay for gas and…
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As more and more people struggle to become debt free in the UK, people are becoming increasingly aware of the threat of ID theft, a new survey suggests. American Express polled Britons on what their greatest safety fears are in…
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Millions of British holidaymakers are making efforts to avoid having a debt management hangover when they return to the UK. Fear of overspending and debt management woes are thought to be among the major reasons why pre-paid plastic cards are…
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