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Universities push for change in student loans system Friday, 12th March 2010, 9:27 am
- According to an article in the Daily Mail, `top universities` are calling for middle-class student loans to be scrapped - a move that could add more than £1,000 to the annual cost of a degree course.. […]
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Cost of mortgage debt falls to six-year low Friday, 12th March 2010, 4:42 am
- According to figures from the Bank of England (BoE), the average interest rate charged on two-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to its lowest level in six and a half years, The Independent reports. The a. […]
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Women `less likely to build up debt` than men Friday, 12th March 2010, 4:40 am
- According to research by lovemoney.com, women `are better at budgeting and keeping track of their spending and are less likely to build up debt on a credit card or a loan` than men, the Daily Mail rep. […]
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How much can I afford to pay towards my IVA? Thursday, 11th March 2010, 9:23 am
- If your debts have become completely unmanageable, you`ll want to find a debt solution that can bring your debt repayments down to an affordable level.Full article: How much can I afford to pay toward. […]
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Millions `could benefit from switching bank account` Thursday, 11th March 2010, 8:54 am
- 7 out of 10 Britons have not changed their main bank account since 2000, according to research from Santander, meaning they are potentially missing out on higher levels of interest. Meanwhile, 24% hav. […]
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Cost of mortgage debt at six-year low Thursday, 11th March 2010, 8:43 am
- The average interest rate on a two-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to its lowest level in six-and-a-half years in February, according to the Bank of England. The average rate stood at 3.88% in February. […]
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Should I switch my mortgage? Thursday, 11th March 2010, 3:15 am
- With average mortgage rates a fair bit lower than they have been in recent years, switching your existing mortgage deal to a cheaper one could save you a lot of money.Full article: Should I switch my. […]
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Cutting costs to help with debt Wednesday, 10th March 2010, 10:27 am
- When your debts start to cause you problems, the first thing you`ll want to do is look at where you can cut back and make more room for your repayments.Full article: Cutting costs to help with debtVis. […]
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Struggling with debt: debt management plans Tuesday, 9th March 2010, 10:46 am
- Struggling with debt is never a good situation to be in, and if you find yourself in trouble, you`ll want to find the best way of clearing your debts.Full article: Struggling with debt: debt managemen. […]
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Number of savers `on the rise` Tuesday, 9th March 2010, 10:37 am
- The number of people regularly or occasionally putting money into savings has risen again, according to Nationwide. In its Savings Index report for February, 80% of consumers described themselves as e. […]
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Homeowners urged to consider mortgage options Monday, 8th March 2010, 10:37 am
- Homeowners could end up paying more than necessary if they rush for fixed-rate deals when the base rate begins to rise, mortgage brokers have warned. According to The Guardian, economists and mortgage. […]
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Only one in three `confident about pension income` Monday, 8th March 2010, 10:34 am
- Only one in three (34%) of working people believe their pension will give them a big enough income in retirement, according to new research from the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF). The r. […]
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What protection can an IVA offer? Monday, 8th March 2010, 9:30 am
- An IVA is a legally-binding agreement with your lenders in which you`ll repay as much of your debts as you can afford over an agreed period of time, after which the rest of your debt will be written o. […]
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Is debt management better than bankruptcy? Sunday, 7th March 2010, 9:19 am
- Some people automatically think of bankruptcy when it comes to clearing unmanageable debt, but debt management plans and other debt solutions have given borrowers a range of options. But are the alter. […]
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What is an IVA `notice of breach`? Saturday, 6th March 2010, 9:07 am
- If you miss a number of IVA payments (typically three), you will usually receive a `Notice of Breach`: a formal notice telling you that you have breached the terms of your IVA.Full article: What is an. […]
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`Green loan` energy plan unveiled for homes Friday, 5th March 2010, 6:27 am
- Government ministers have announced plans to encourage homeowners to make their homes warmer and cheaper to run, through the use of a `green loan`, the BBC reports. Homeowners will be offered long-ter. […]
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Second `big six` supplier cuts gas prices Friday, 5th March 2010, 6:22 am
- Scottish and Southern Energy has announced it will cut its gas prices by 7% at the end of this month, in a move that will shave £56 off the average annual bill. On its dual fuel package, which combin. […]
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How to get a better credit rating Friday, 5th March 2010, 6:19 am
- Your credit rating is a very important factor when it comes to borrowing money. It helps determine whether you`re likely to be offered a loan - and if you are accepted, it can also have an impact on t. […]
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Economists await Bank of England base rate decision Thursday, 4th March 2010, 2:45 am
- The Bank of England`s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to announce its next base rate decision at midday today (Thursday 4th March). The base rate is widely expected to stay at 0.5%. In its late. […]
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Young adults seeking parents` help with debts Thursday, 4th March 2010, 2:36 am
- Over a third (35%) of young adults are forced to borrow money from their parents to get by, according to Scottish Widows, with 38% of these using the money to pay off debt. Scottish Widows` annual Sav. […]
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