Those struggling with debt management issues will find it increasingly hard to save money in the new year, it has been claimed. According to Ed Bowsher, head of consumer finance at lovemoney.com, this is in large part because of the…
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Britons with debt management problems tend to ignore their situations over the Christmas period, which may mean that debt enquiries climb in the new year. This is the opinion of Chris Jenkins of the Homeowners Advice Centre, who made his…
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Those experiencing debt management problems have been advised to consider reviewing their budgets with care. Martin Bamford, a chartered financial planner for Informed Choice, made this suggestion, observing that the second half of the coming year will bring money troubles…
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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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Lenders should be “applauded” for the way they have been handling homeowner difficulties this year, a mortgage adviser has said. Andy Pratt of Alexander Hall, one of the leading mortgage brokers in the UK, made this comment after repossession figures…
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The Treasury Committee has published a new report, asking trade bodies to investigate the credit industry, after it considered evidence from a range of sources, including from members of the public. Chairman of the committee John McFall said: “We are…
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Any debt worries that Britons have do not appear to be curbing spending this Christmas, if the results of a new survey are to be believed. According to Sainsbury’s Finance, record amounts of money may be taken out of cash…
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