January 22, 2009
- Clear Credit Card Debt and Be Debt Free
There are several people looking for the best way to clear credit card debt. Clearing credit card debt is very important to your credit rating and financial wellbeing. It is easy to get a credit card, but it is hard to pay off a high credit balance. Finance charges and credit card fees along with overspending can trap you deep in debt.
December 1, 2008
- Pensions Act Reshapes Savings Landscape
The new Pensions Act will fundamentally change the way that people save for their retirement, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has claimed.
November 21, 2008
- Cable Slams Govt For Letting Down Homeowners
The government may not have gone far enough in its efforts to keep Britons in their homes over the course of the ongoing financial crisis, deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats Vince Cable has warned.
November 20, 2008
- Clegg Calls On Youngsters To Tackle Debt Addiction
Young people need to be educated in ways to manage their money more effectively if the UK is to reduce its personal debt burden, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has claimed.
November 7, 2008
- Thousands Of Brits Go Bust
In the last 12 months, 64,000 people have filed for bankruptcy, new figures have shown.
October 27, 2008
- Savers Lock Away Billions In Costly Accounts
More than 13 million people throughout the UK are using savings accounts which charge them to make a withdrawal, Sainsbury's has claimed.
October 24, 2008
- Britain Plods Towards Recession
The British economy shrank during the third quarter of this year, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown.
October 15, 2008
- Brits Waste Millions On Credit Withdrawals
Consumers across the country are racking up large amounts of debt in interest payments owed on cash withdrawn using credit cards, it has been claimed.
September 22, 2008
- Mums Word Rules In Financial Matters
When it comes to seeking financial advice, it appears that many will flock to their mother in the hope of some sage suggestions.
September 18, 2008
- How To Get Ahead In Rumble With The Crunch
As consumers continue to do battle with the oppressive pressures placed on their finances by the credit crunch and rising inflation, making a stringent budget has been identified as a principal course of action for those looking to make cutbacks.
September 10, 2008
- Brits Go Thirsty As Heating Bills Soar
Ahead of an expected announcement of a new assistance programme worth one billion pounds for those struggling to heat their homes, Saga has found that many are making cutbacks on the bare essentials because of the financial pressure involved in keeping themselves warm.
September 2, 2008
- Study Finds Retirement A Bigger Worry For Women
A greater number of women are worried about the prospects for their retirement than men, a new study has shown.
August 28, 2008
- Workers Concerned About Job Security
More than three million workers across the country are not confident that they will still be in their jobs this time next year, it has been revealed.
August 20, 2008
- Parents Should Put Their Own Finance First
While parents want to take steps to ensure the financial security of their offspring, they should not go so far as to put their own finances at risk, an expert has warned.
August 4, 2008
- Britons Fear For Jobs In Financial Furore
The number of Britons who are worried about job security has continued to increase for the fifth consecutive month, according to Lloyds TSB.
July 30, 2008
- Treasury Offers Regional Support
The Treasury has announced a new scheme to help consumers and businesses in regions throughout the UK to weather the oncoming financial storm.
July 23, 2008
- Britons Unsure Of Inflation Impact
Many Britons are unsure of the effect that rising inflation will have on their savings, a new report has indicated.
July 21, 2008
- Consumers Show Fears About Economic Situation
Nearly half (49 per cent) of UK residents are either concerned or very concerned about their current financial situation, Gocompare has claimed.
July 18, 2008
- Lack Of Planning Leaving Britons In Work After Retirement
A lack of financial planning before retirement is forcing many employees to work beyond pensionable age, Zurich has warned.
July 15, 2008
- Inflation At 11 Year High
Inflation now stands at its highest level in 11 years, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown.