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The high cost of debt to your wellbeing
People with mental health issues can face difficulties managing their money, leading to debt problems. Neasa MacEarlean finds out what help is available
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Consumers repay record levels of debt as new home loans rise
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
Britons cut their credit card, loan and overdraft debts by £579m in October
Bank charges case will mean better deals for us
Saturday, 28 November 2009
They may have won the battle, but banks won't dare take liberties with the public anymore
Credit card squeeze: has borrowing on plastic had its day?
Saturday, 14 November 2009
The credit card market in Britain may be unsustainable.
Spotlight: Loans
Saturday, 7 November 2009
Loan providers have received much criticism recently as personal loan rates have been rising, even though the Bank of England base rate is at a record low of 0.5 per cent. Marks & Spencer Money's decision to cut its loan rate is therefore welcome news.
Ten tips to avoid crafty credit card tricks
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
This month, the government unveiled plans to crackdown on credit card companies and help give consumers a fairer deal. But what can you do to protect your pocket in the meantime?
Big credit-card shake-up could hit you in the pocket
Sunday, 1 November 2009
Watch for hidden perils, warns Chiara Cavaglieri
Beginner's Guide To: Credit card order of payments
Saturday, 31 October 2009
The government has announced a new consultation into credit cards, proposing a raft of measures designed to "clean up the industry" and bring an end to practices it deems unfair.
Spotlight: AA Credit Card
Saturday, 31 October 2009
It's not only cards with 0 per cent offers on purchases that are popular in the run-up to Christmas. Cards that reward you for spending are a great option for those who pay off their credit card bill each month. And The AA has joined the reward card club.
Money Insider: Regulator pushes affordability tests for loans
Saturday, 24 October 2009
The Financial Services Authority this week unveiled a raft of new proposals as part of its much-anticipated Mortgage Market Review. The additional burden of red tape from the regulator has been criticised by some as too little too late; however there are elements within the 118-page review that look positive.
Money Insider: Rate cuts open up loans market
Saturday, 17 October 2009
There are more signs that competition in the mortgage market is growing. Following rate reductions last week from Abbey, Woolwich and Northern Rock, First Direct has now launched two new keenly priced base-rate tracker mortgages.
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