Unauthorised overdraft fees have had consumers up in arms as they get charged an average of £45 per overdraft. Lloyds TSB leads the way as the unfair charges continue to come under the microscope
High interest rates are one of the factors that lead us into debt. Debt can cause us tremendous stress, which can be just as damaging to our health as heavy smoking or drinking.
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The Citizens Advice Bureau has claimed that in some cases, it could take 77 years for people to clear their existing debt and start again in the black. These frightening figures stem from workers who are earning half the average national income.
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A Lawyer is the next to warn people of the dangers of misleading debt advice, as more controversy surrounds advertising standards for IVAs
Getting on the property ladder has never been more expensive for the under 25s. Trying to be sensible by buying your own home and stop paying rent is pushing many young people into serious debt.
Debt Free Direct is set to launch their latest tool in helping people with debt - a comprehensive 'question and answer' style guide to IVAs.
Children won't understand the value of money until they need to, unless you tell them. The Debt Advice Trust outlines four lessons to get your kids money smart and in the know.
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Insolvencies have actually decreased! Insolvency figures show that insolvencies have dropped over 15% since the last financial quarter - well below the predicted amount, shocking and surprising financial analysts!
Great information detailing exactly what an IVA is and how it can help your debt problem. IVAs are fast becoming the leading debt solution for people with debts over £15,000 and this information will surely help you decide if they are the debt solution for you.
Banks, credit card companies and other lenders have procedures in place to recover bad debts.
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After nearly a decade of unrivalled financial prowess Bill Gates has lost his Worlds Richest Man crown to a Mr Carlos Slim Helu of Mexican telecommunications giant Telmex. Read the story, get links to more and read an interesting view point asking why should we care so much?
Recent reports suggest that the IVA market in the UK has recovered from the slump in the beginning of the year.
I've found a similar post that adds to this really good article. Its about debt tips also and worth a look at.
Money matters, but when you have non it matters even more! This is another article about the debt crisis in the UK. If you don't think it's that important, well you should do!
Check this out, its just a synopsis of the debt situation in the UK, its pretty depressing stuff.
Why luck and debt have nothing in common - debt advice and solutions.
There are a lot of different debt solutions available. How do you know if an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) is going to be suitable? Here's four signs that might help you to decide.
Okay so you finished studying, you got a good job and you thought your days of living like a student were over? If your debt is creeping up on you, take an active role in cutting down your expenses now and adopting back into 'student living' ways.
When faced with insolvency, you need to know all your options. All debt solutions have advantages and positives, so how do you decide which process is going to be better for you? Here a few differences between IVA and bankruptcy.
If you're trying to get out of debt, it's difficult to know where to start. Here's six steps that will get you on your way to a future without debt.
Are you finding it more and more difficult to make ends meet? Do you have too much debt to cope with? As inflation rises, the cost of living is becoming harder to maintain. Prices rise but wages remain stagnant.
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The figures are staggering – 10,000 people expected to go insolvent every month; £1,300 billion worth of personal debt; a 65 per cent rise in mortgage repossessions.
School children as young as 14 are struggling with debt and suffering from money worries, according to recent research.
Amist all the speculation of whether UK house prices are rising or falling comes this report today. -Its official, UK house prices will continue to rise and rise.
A new form of online matchmaking is sweeping across the UK. At least 10 websites intended to link up prospective home buyers have sprung up in the last year in response to the increasing cost of buying property.
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As someone who struggled with debt in the past, I wish I had read your articles earlier in life. Thanks for your contribution to the vine...
— Chello