The amount of money being transferred to new credit cards during the first three months of 2010 will be down by more than 50 per cent compared with last year due to efforts to clear debt. This is according to…
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Consumer attitudes to finances and debt changed during 2009 as a result of the recession, it has been suggested. According to the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), many people are now looking to save more and spend less and have modified…
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Those aged over 50 may soon find that they are faced with the possibility of debt, as a result of the VAT increase that will come into effect on January 1st. According to Rias, this climb will see the demographic…
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Those in debt may welcome the news that aid is on hand, as the NHS has launched a new helpline – called the Stressline – to assist those concerned with employment, housing and debt. Open daily between 08:00 GMT and…
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The number of pensioners in debt and struggling with fuel poverty appears to be on the rise, as new figures indicate a four-fold climb in the last five years. Statistics published by the Conservatives have revealed that there are more…
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Those in debt may be pleased to hear that, although they are currently experiencing money troubles, they are actually better off now than a year ago. This is according to the income tracker survey conducted by Asda, which found that…
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Those looking to take out credit cards in the coming year could find it hard to be accepted, as regulatory changes come into force and lenders continue to sustain losses as a result of those who are unable to clear…
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Britons are struggling with the management of their finances, with many facing possible debt to lenders. This is according to a survey by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), which revealed that three per cent of UK parents are experiencing this…
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