Those looking towards retiring should try and clear their debts before leaving work, an industry expert has said. According to Becky Wilks of the Money Advice Trust – a charity dedicated to providing free and independent monetary counsel – savings…
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An increasing number of students at university are expressing concerns that money from their parents could be less forthcoming as a result of the recession, new research has indicated. Findings from a study by Halifax reveal that more than one…
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Older people who are trying to save money by using their heating less are finding that they have to spend more due to price hikes, new research has revealed. According to data compiled by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, commissioned…
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The number of people of working-age who belong to workless households has increased compared to a year ago, according to newly released figures. A survey conducted by the Office for National Statistics revealed that the incidences of those living in…
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People concerned about money in the recession should look around for the best deals on items such as car and home insurance, figures from a price comparison website suggest. According to data from Confused.com, 25 per cent of people have…
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Mortgage lenders are continually increasing market margins in order to stabilise themselves, at the expense of those looking for loans, an industry expert has said. According to Michelle Slade from Moneyfacts.co.uk, rules that previously applied to lenders such as passing…
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The consumer credit market could be hampered by the implementation of further regulations, according to new findings. Figures from the Finance and Leasing Association indicate that new credit provided by its members decreased in the second quarter of 2009 by…
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The number of people seeking to take out debt consolidation loans as a way of reducing their outstanding debts could be set to increase as the recession ends, it has been suggested. According to Champion Finance, debt consolidation loans have…
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