Parents still funding adult children may find they are faced with potential debt problems as a result, as new research has revealed that costs of this are expected to exceed £30,000. Published by The Children’s Mutual, the findings indicate that…
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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…
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Those with mortgage debt would like to be free of this by the time they reach the age of 50, a new study has revealed. Conducted by The Co-operative Bank Mortgages, the survey indicated that 62 per cent of people…
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People in the UK may risk exacerbating their debt problems because of their lack of awareness regarding energy use and consumption. According to the latest statistics from Confused.com, ten per cent leave their heating on during the day to warm…
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Those struggling with debt management and who are faced with potential repossession of their home may be buoyed by the fact that one industry expert believes the practice to be “a very good thing” for those with “huge negative equity”.…
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Britons are still using their credit cards to navigate their way through everyday life, it has been claimed. According to research from moneysupermarket.com, more than 14 million people are turning to plastic for day-to-day needs, with 17 per cent using…
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Those currently in credit card debt could find their situations grow steadily worse, as new research has revealed that rates have reached a 12-year high. Compiled by Moneyfacts.co.uk, the statistics have shown that this figure has peaked at 18.8 per…
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Borrowers hoping to avoid the need for debt help could be set to benefit, as an expert has observed that interest rates are coming down. Darren Cook, spokesperson for Moneyfacts.co.uk, noted that the first six weeks of the year have…
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