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18 August 2008
People with debt problems may want to consider doing their banking online, according to comments made by the Association of Payment Clearing Services (Apacs).... read more »
Arrears hitting building society
15 August 2008
The number of people falling into mortgage arrears has caused Britannia Building Society`s half-year profits to drop by 38 per cent, it has been reported this week.... read more »
Mortgage loans harder to get
15 August 2008
The number of mortgage loans agreed in the UK has dropped by around a half in the past year, it has been reported.... read more »
"Bank of Sons and Daughters" to pay for parents` care
14 August 2008
Saga has released a new report indicating people may find themselves with debt problems following unexpected care costs for their parents.... read more »
A third of Brits `to retire in debt`
13 August 2008
New research has found one-third of British people aged over 55 are approaching retirement with outstanding unsecured debts.... read more »
Female car shoppers `more likely to consider debt risk`
12 August 2008
Women thinking about buying a car are more likely to consider their personal finance and the overall costs than men, a new survey reveals.... read more »
Increase of arrears and possessions "not surprising"
8 August 2008
The numbers of people facing mortgage arrears and property possession "have increased from their low base rate as expected", according to the latest figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).... read more »
Serious debt among `biggest financial blunders`
7 August 2008
A study by Fool.co.uk has found building up serious debt is the second "biggest financial blunder" made by British consumers. ... read more »
Consumers should `be wary` of mortgage rate cuts
7 August 2008
People celebrating recent rate cuts announced by several mortgage lenders recently should beware of "a sting in the tail" according to Moneyfacts. ... read more »
Rapid economic change `caught out Brits`
7 August 2008
A financial website has said the sudden impact of the credit crunch has not allowed British consumers to adapt.... read more »