Those already experiencing debt management difficulties have been advised to be wary of telephone scams that are being particularly targeted towards those who owe money. External affairs director of Equifax Neil Munroe noted that vulnerable people are convinced to part…
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Debtors have been offered advice by the Church of England (CofE) to help them limit their money troubles this Christmas. According to national stewardship officer Dr John Preston, creating a budget and then leaving credit cards at home and using…
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Britons are growing evermore positive about their financial futures, a new survey has revealed. According to the University of Bristol’s Personal Finance Research Centre, which carried out the study alongside Ipsos Mori on behalf of Genworth Financial, a shift towards…
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Many Britons are ignoring their debts and not making payments on their credit card balances, a new survey has revealed. According to Confused.com, the closure of one in five accounts across the UK by providers was as a result of…
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The creation of a financial education body aimed at debtors – as set out in yesterday’s Queen’s Speech and which will be included in the upcoming Financial Services Bill – has been welcomed by the Association of Investment Companies (AIC),…
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A new best-buy mortgage deal has been launched by Abbey at 3.69 per cent, suggesting that debtors may benefit from these lower rates. The two-year fixed tariff is available with a £799 fee for purchase, while remortgaging can be agreed…
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Comparison sites have been highlighted as providing a poor service for those searching for financial products, a new survey has revealed. According to Which? Money, average customer scores for such web pages are lower than any other financial sector the…
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Online video hosting network YouTube is being used increasingly by independent financial advisors (IFAs), a move that is likely to help debtors access information and counsel more easily. According to Philip Calvert, the founder of social networking site IFA Life,…
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