Families in debt are not improving their financial situations in 2010, research has shown. Vox pops conducted by Adfero show that January was the second consecutive month when families were no better off than the previous year. The findings are…

Customer spending is expected to remain at a relatively low level over the coming months, according to a CBI survey of high street retailers. Debt worries, credit card bills and loan repayments might be contributing factors to forecasted prudence in…

British households could be facing greater money worries, as research has indicated that many people are struggling to keep up with rising costs. According to a study by Markit and YouGov, growth in incomes is being outpaced by increases in…

Over three-quarters of parents have downsized their family expenditure to avoid falling into debt as a consequence of the current economic climate, a study has shown. A survey by LV= found that 77 per cent of parents have cut back…

Customers need to be looking after themselves as credit card rates continue to rise, an expert has noted. Chris Tapp, director of credit action, remarked that although the public need to be helped along with their finances, the ultimate responsibility…

The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) has warned people not to become complacent regarding the repayment of debts. It comes after Unbiased.co.uk declared February 20th 2010 Debt Freedom Day. According to research carried out by the website, now is the…

People trying to pay back any debts they owe might like to consider opting for a prepaid card, as one expert has said that the products prove to users that they are able to settle arrears. According to Neil Munrow…

The ClearCash Prepaid Mastercard – known in the sector as a very “hands-on” card – has performed well at this year’s Prepaid365 Prepaid Cash Awards. It was named as the winner in the category of Best Unbanked Prepaid Card, as…