British holidaymakers are wasting millions of pounds each year on what most people would consider to be junk, according to a recent study. Figures compiled on behalf of Cahoot have shown that a third of British people feel compelled to…
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Parents around the UK are increasingly discussing issues of debt management with their children in the light of the trend toward borrowing that has gathered pace in recent years. The overall level of personal debt nationwide has increased threefold in…
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Gaining a full understanding of what a particular deal entails is crucial for consumers looking to take on credit card debt, it has been suggested. Chris Tapp from the Credit Action charity has compared the process of taking on a…
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A price comparison firm has warned that UK consumers are being left out of pocket by fee-paying bank accounts. MoneyExpert is convinced that people who are making use of so-called packaged accounts are paying an average of £11.61 for the…
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British consumers have been urged not to panic if they are having difficulties in meeting their mortgage repayment demands. The John Charcol company has aimed to highlight the importance of seeking out expert advice if they are concerned about their…
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Citizens Advice bureaux (CAB) around England and Wales have reported what the organisation has described as a “worrying picture” of growing debt problems in communities nationwide. Many thousands of families are struggling to become debt free and a poll of…
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Anyone considering taking on the serious debt management burden of a mortgage ought to shop around for the best deal available to them, according to one expert. Sue Anderson from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has made clear that…
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Holidaymakers have been warned to familiarise themselves with any fees they might be charged for using their credit cards while outside the UK. The Nationwide Building Society has suggested that foreign currency loading fees will catch many people out and…
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