Financial News, Tips and Debt Advice
According to forecasts by the Bank of England, the British economy is likely to grow by a very healthy 3.5% in 2014. If this figure does materialise it will be the highest growth rate the country has experienced in the last ten years. However, the average British consumer is not sharing the much publicised euphoria […]
Personal debt mismanagement is a growing problem in the UK often affecting individuals who can ill afford to get it wrong. Last year consumer debt in the country increased to a staggering £1.43 trillion! This is one of the reasons why the FCA decided to take over responsibility for the regulation of personal debt. This […]
Energy prices are on the up, transport costs are at an all-time high and the food shop just seems to becoming more and more expensive. So, what can we do to cut down on costs and increase our bank balance? Well, these money saving tips just might be the answer. 1. Compare Supermarket Prices It’s […]
If you are struggling to make payments on loans, overdrafts and credit cards at the end of the month, you may have looked at ways to solve your debt problems. Amongst the solutions you could consider, a consolidation loan or a debt management programme are two popular options. We have taken a look at both […]
According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ house sales in the UK are set to rise. The next three months are looking positive for the UK housing market. Rics have predicted a rise in UK house sales and have put this down to the support for mortgage lending. In recent months the Bank of […]
Banks in Britain are currently trying to lobby the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to impose a deadline on customers making claims for compensation after being mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI). So, are PPI claims likely to end in 2014 as the banks want them to? If so, what should you do? The proposed PPI deadline […]
In difficult financial times there is often the need to tighten our belts and ensure that we are getting the best from every penny we earn. This can sound like a rather big chore, but there are many different ways that you can save money, starting with your home. Here are a few top tips […]
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