Those worried about falling into debt over the Christmas period have been advised to consider saving now for the festive period in 2010. Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk observed that people ought to start “getting used” to keeping back a portion…
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Many small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are continuing to struggle financially as the year draws to a close, with almost half admitting that they are still implementing cutbacks and cost-cutting strategies, decisions which may prevent them from falling into debt.…
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Those considering taking out a mortgage have been advised to ensure they fully understand the offers and costs involved in applying for such loans. Managing director of Firstrungnow Helen Adams noted that it can be difficult for potential borrowers to…
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Britons are planning on spending more prudently this Christmas, with half only buying presents for family and close friends, suggesting that a fear of falling into too much debt is making people pull their purse strings tighter. According to research…
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Those struggling with debt management have been advised to be wary of gold-buying firms that are offering low prices for the metal. According to the Daily Telegraph, trading standards officers found that prices for a 9ct piece of jewellery varied…
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Adults in the UK appear to have little idea how much their average monthly outgoings come to and how long they would be able to survive on their savings should they lose their income. This is according to Bright Grey’s…
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The majority of Britons are planning on spending less over Christmas this year, with presents for families and friends heading the list of cutbacks. This is according to new research from Abbey Savings, which found that £3.45 billion pounds worth…
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Millions of Britons look set to begin the new year in debt as a result of paying for Christmas “on the right now”. This is according to a study commissioned by money.co.uk, which revealed that although almost a third are…
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