The average British consumer faces debt management concerns of one form or another until they reach the age of 50, according to recent research. A typical British women becomes debt free at the age of 42, while for men this…
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The Bank of England will opt to cut the base rate of interest when its monetary policy committee (MPC) meets in February, one expert has asserted. Such a cut could bring some relief to the millions of British households struggling…
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Mortgage providers should treat their customers fairly in line with the industry guidelines introduced by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), according to one expert. Peter O’Donovan, mortgage manager for Bestinvest, is convinced of the importance of the FSA’s treating customers…
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Consumers around the UK have been urged to be “very proactive” in order to make the most of the personal finance deals available to them. Financial columnist and TV presenter Cesarina Holm-Kander has asserted that whatever the economic climate might…
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Indebted British consumers have been warned that they could be obliged to pay unnecessary and substantial fees to subprime mortgage advisers. Mortgage advisory firm John Charcol insists that there are significant discrepancies in the amount of money charged by experts…
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Borrowers around the country have been advised that understanding their credit reports is an essential aspect of debt management. Callcredit has asserted that by familiarising themselves with their credit reports, UK consumers are able to take control of their own…
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The early part of the year is the right time for indebted consumers to reassess their personal finances, according to Sainsbury’s Bank. With millions of consumers dealing with serious debt management problems, the bank has suggested that January is a…
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A report from uSwitch.com has indicated that many people around the country could be set for a year of financial and debt management difficulties during 2008. Reflecting on figures showing that December saw relatively weak retail sales figures, the price…
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