The most recent Financial Activity Bulletin shows that around four million less Britons are planning to save, invest or borrow money over the next half-year than was the case 12 months ago. And as debt management difficulties impact consumers across…
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As the A-Level results day approaches, Lisa Taylor, from the money search engine Moneyfacts.co.uk, suggests that students should make sure they are getting a good deal from their banks when they set off to study. And for those who take…
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Data collected by Fool.co.uk demonstrates that during April, May and June 2007 UK consumers went into debt to fund a range of purchases, including musical instruments, holiday homes and to pay for cosmetic surgery. And the latest statistics show that…
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Figures from Moneyfacts.co.uk show that British holidaymakers were charged more than £355 million for spending on plastic last year, which meant more debt management difficulties for many thousands of consumers. Indeed, the latest data suggests that the amounts British consumers…
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A report from the South Wales Echo suggests that the average personal debt levels across the province have risen to £30,000 and millions of consumers face years of debt management problems. In addition, the number of Cardiff residents using legal…
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But, as debt management problems worsen for millions UK consumers, MoneyExpert has suggested that financial inaction could leave Britons missing out on potential savings. Indeed, a full 5.4 million fewer UK consumers have switched their financial service providers in search…
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Financial services firm the Alliance Trust reports that real earnings across the country are at their lowest level in a decade, but household spending is yet to be reigned in by millions of families. Pressure is being put on household…
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YouGov compiled the latest data that shows almost half of all employed Britons fell into the red at some point during the last year, while only 40 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds were able to avoid using their current…
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