Financial issues play a major role in the success or failure of many relationships in 21st century Britain, according to one expert analyst. Corinne Sweet, who has written extensively on how money impacts on relationships, is convinced that finances are…
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The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has welcomed a decision by the High Court to allow it to assess the fairness of unauthorised overdraft charges. Such charges can often make matters worse for people struggling to become debt free and…
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British consumers are being forced to face up to the reality of their own financial circumstances, according to recent research. A study by the Alliance Trust Research Centre has concluded that more and more families are having to reign in…
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The effects of the credit crunch could eventually see students struggling as a result of the financial constraints placed on their parents. Many students face debt management issues soon after graduating and most rely to some extent on parental help…
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Demand for debt among UK consumers is being constrained by the range of pressures on personal finances, it has been suggested. According to the latest assessment from the British Bankers’ Association (BBA), fewer people are applying to their high street…
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Many thousands of British couples are breaking up because of stress related to debt management problems, recent research has suggested. Debt counselling charity Christians Against Poverty (Cap) polled its own clients and found that close to a quarter had parted…
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Consumers with debt management problems have been urged not to hide these difficulties from their money lenders. In the long run, it is always better to be upfront with creditors about the state of your finance, particularly mortgage lenders, according…
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Broadband users across the UK are being stung by extra charges from their internet service providers, according to a new report. A study by Moneysupermarket.com has suggested that almost one in four Britons with a broadband connection admit to only…
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