30% of adults concerned about ability to manage debt

5 December 2008
Almost a third of adult Britons are concerned about their ability to manage debt, MoneyExpert has stated.... read more »

Britain: ‘highest level of personal debt in the world’

28 November 2008
Britain is entering the downturn ‘with the highest level of personal debt in the world’, Conservative leader David Cameron has claimed.... read more »

Debt management at the Open University

13 January 2009
A free online course on debt management is being provided by the Open University, to help people cope with the effects of the recession.... read more »

250,000 debt consolidation loans before Easter

6 March 2009
Whatever the worries about limited credit availability, at least one bank believes that a quarter of a million debt consolidation loans could be taken out by Easter.... read more »

Why should I choose a debt management plan?

26 March 2009
If you`re unable to keep up with payments to your unsecured debts, you may be wondering whether debt management might be a way for you to regain control of your finances - and whether you should `go it alone` or ask a debt management organisation to help.... read more »

How much debt do I need to qualify for debt management?

24 April 2009
If your debts have become unmanageable to the point where you simply can`t afford your repayments, then a debt management plan could help you to get back on track.... read more »

Should I save or repay my debts?

9 January 2009
For people struggling with debt, financial decisions can be difficult. On the one hand, there is the need to repay your debts; on the other hand, isn`t it a good idea to save some money, to better protect your finances in the future?... read more »

What level of debt is debt management best for?

17 April 2009
A debt management plan is an informal arrangement between you and your creditors, in which you will agree to pay a reduced amount towards each of your debts each month, based on what you can realistically afford after taking your essential expenses into account.... read more »

Unmanageable debt in Scotland rising

6 May 2009
Unmanageable debt in Scotland seems to be rising, according to the latest insolvency figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (Scotland`s Insolvency Service).... read more »

Debt management & household costs

20 May 2009
Balancing your debt repayments and your other commitments can be difficult. When your finances are stretched to their limits, managing your debt alongside your other costs can be a balancing act.... read more »

Does debt management give you a bad credit rating?

22 June 2009
If you are struggling with unmanageable debt, then a debt management plan could help. By negotiating new repayment arrangements with your creditors, you could make your debts manageable, and set yourself on the way to becoming debt-free.... read more »

Is debt management a good idea?

25 June 2009
For many people who can no longer afford their debt repayments, a professional debt management plan could be a good way forward... read more »

Debt management plan or IVA?

2 February 2009
If you`re struggling with unmanageable debt and looking for a way out, would a debt management plan or IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) be more appropriate?... read more »

Does debt management work?

30 June 2009
If your debt problems have become so serious that you can`t keep up with your monthly repayments, a debt management plan could help.... read more »

Debt snowball

2 July 2009
When it comes to getting out of debt, there are a range of methods and debt solutions that people can use to help them. One such method is known as the `debt snowball` - a method popular in America that has helped a lot of people address their debts.... read more »

Debt management: should I ‘go it alone’?

15 December 2008
Debt management is a process that involves talking to unsecured lenders, asking them to consider ways of helping the borrower repay money in an affordable, sustainable manner. They might, for example, agree to accept lower monthly payments, freeze interest and / or waive charges.... read more »

How do inflation and deflation affect my debts?

2 July 2009
At face value, rising inflation might seem like bad news for people who are repaying debts - higher prices for goods and services means less money left to pay off debts.... read more »

Can debt management stop repossession?

21 July 2009
Debt can be a worry for most people, but if you`re a homeowner in debt, you might be more worried about your debt problems than most.... read more »

Types of debt help

12 August 2009
If you`re unable to repay your debts, you might find that the interest grows very quickly. For that reason, it`s important that anyone struggling to repay their debts finds a way to improve the situation.... read more »

Online debt management help

14 August 2009
For people who can`t make their monthly debt repayments, a debt management plan can offer a real `lifeline`, making their debt manageable again and giving them a much clearer idea of when they`ll be debt-free.... read more »