Britons are reducing their heating bills in the winter by layering their clothing instead, a new report has revealed – behaviour which may be driven by a desire to prevent further debt problems. The study, conducted by moneysupermarket.com, indicated that…
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Those struggling with debt management problems may find themselves at a greater disadvantage if they need to travel anywhere by train as a new survey has revealed soaring prices in the rail industry for long-distance journeys. The report brought to…
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Debtors are increasingly wary about supermarket brands acting as banks, a new study has shown, revealing that only a small proportion of the country would consider taking out a mortgage with such institutions. The study, conducted by moneysupermarket.com, indicated that…
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Changes to the benefits system may provide much needed help to those debtors with young families. This is according to Citizens Advice, which noted that – as of Monday (November 2nd) – those who rent their homes and receive child…
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Some debtors in the UK may find themselves at a disadvantage if the Financial Services Authority’s Retail Distribution Review (RDR)’s proposals are implemented in 2012, it has been suggested. While insurance group Aviva believes that rules such as the separation…
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In-tertaining, or consuming paid-for entertainment activities within the home, may be of benefit to debtors trying to save, as new research has revealed that such pursuits can significantly reduce expenditure. According to the study by Abbey, £3.9 billion – or…
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Britons experiencing debt management problems could benefit from switching their energy supplier to Ovo Energy, it has been suggested. The company has brought out a new plan, which averages out at a yearly total of £921, making it the cheapest…
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Those experiencing debt management problems have been advised by an industry expert to rethink their spending in order to help prevent falling into uncontrolled debt. In an article for the Daily Telegraph, Martin Lewis of Moneysupermarket.com observed that the UK…
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