A number of experts on bankruptcy have been travelling to secondary schools around the country as part of a drive aimed at teaching children about the dangers of poor financial management. The initiative has been led by the Association of…
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Competitive interest rates on personal loans could soon be a “thing of the past”, according to financial comparison firm Moneyfacts. A range of economic factors have seen money lenders become increasingly cautious in the UK and many of the most…
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British consumers need to take control of their own finances and realise that there is not a “bottomless pit” of resources for the entire country to draw from, one economic expert has insisted. Grant Hughes Dip, director of the Charlwood…
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The majority of UK consumers are convinced that they will overspend during the Christmas period, according to recent research. Millions of Britons are already dealing with a debt management burden, but a study by Lloyds TSB suggests that financial issues…
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Credit-hungry consumers in the UK have been urged to consider their options and choose the most appropriate form of borrowing available to them. Martyn Saville from the consumer group Which? is convinced that borrowers could avoid facing unnecessary fees and…
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A new guide designed to help credit consumers become debt free has been launched to coincide with the National Stress Awareness Day (NSAD) in the UK. The Fair Investment company is convinced that coping with debt management problems is one…
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The Citizens Advice charity is set to call for action from businesses and regulators to stop the soaring levels of personal debt management difficulties being faced by consumers across the country. A conference is being held in London this week…
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Taking on a loan to fund Christmas expenditures could be a costly way for consumers to manage their money, it has been suggested. Robin Amlot, senior editor of Moneyextra.com, is convinced that loaning money to pay for seasonal spending can…
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