New legislation on credit card debt ‘is only a baby step in the right direction’
New government legislation proposals to combat credit card debt have been described as not doing enough to tackle the problem by an industry expert.
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Government plans to ease debt ‘may hinder many’
Government-backed plans to help people in debt have been criticised by two industry bodies.
Debt solution provider Cleardebt and Debt Resolution Fo…
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Women ‘are better at budgeting’
Women may be less likely to struggle with debt as an industry expert has said that members of the fairer sex are more efficient than men at budgeting….
‘Debt fears’ as energy bills rise
An increased number of people may soon be battling debt as it has been revealed energy bills are on the rise.
Research conducted by uSwitch.com fou…
Is it the end for the final salary pension scheme?
People could be at risk of losing out financially when they retire as the final salary pension scheme may be coming to an end, an industry expert has …
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‘Tough times still ahead’ for consumers
Consumers struggling with debt have been warned by an industry expert that recent difficulties may yet reappear.
Richard Perks, director of retail …
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Two-thirds ‘fear their pensions will be insufficient’
Around two-thirds of people are concerned their pension will be insufficient to fund their retirement, meaning they could fall into debt, research has…
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The government ‘has to cut credit card rates to ease debt’
Credit card rates need to be slashed by the government to help people struggling with debt and to aid the revival of the economy, an industry expert h…
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