According to Cooperative Insurance, 82 per cent of the younger generation have savings of some form, but 42 per cent do not consider pensions and planning for the future to be a necessary part of debt management. David Newman, director…

From Monday January 2nd, most train operators will increase season ticket and saver ticket prices by 4.3 per cent. This is one per cent above inflation, but other fares are set to rise by up to 7.3 per cent. In…

MPs from the House of Commons culture, media and sport committee met consumer groups such as Citizens Advice to discuss the debt problems that television phone-ins can create. Shari Vahl, from BBC Radio 4, said that many people “got a…

Speaking to the Times, a spokeswoman for the bureau added that it was not just down to the banks, warning that consumers should be careful with their debt management and not take on more than they can afford to repay.…

According to moneyfacts.co.uk, although banks are meant to offer good debt management opportunities, some charge up to £10 for people to take their money out from a branch. “Today’s savings market is littered with accounts that have bonuses and a…

Gambling has surged in popularity through the easy access to internet sites paid for by credit cards, but many struggle with debt management. Sandra Quinn, director of communications at Apacs, said: “Credit and debit card issuers aren’t there to tell…

Commenting on its latest savings index, Standard Life said that only 58 per cent of people regularly saved and merely a third were happy with their provision for retirement. “The UK has the highest level of personal debt in Europe…

Richard Lander, director at Citwire.co.uk, reports that the latest monthly update from Seven Investment Management warns about the UK’s poor debt management. “Britons are a nation of debtors. According to Bank of England data, lending to UK individuals stands at…