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Gross mortgage lending by mutuals 19% higher in June Friday, 30th July 2010, 5:31 am
- According to figures from the BSA (Building Societies Association), gross mortgage lending by mutuals was 19% higher in June than it was in May, headlinemoney.co.uk reports. During the month, gross mo. […]
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Holidaymakers actively spending less on holiday to avoid debt Friday, 30th July 2010, 5:27 am
- According to a new survey by insolvency trade body R3 “which looks at how the economic downturn is affecting holidaymakers` habits”, 38% of Brits are actively trying to spend less on their holidays th. […]
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Managing your finances on a debt management plan Friday, 30th July 2010, 5:02 am
- Taking care of your money might require careful attention during your debt management plan, but a few simple rules should help you make it work.Full article: Managing your finances on a debt managemen. […]
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Consumers focused on repaying debt in June Friday, 30th July 2010, 4:11 am
- Borrowers repaid more consumer credit than they took out in June, according to the latest `Lending to individuals` report from the Bank of England. Net consumer credit fell from £0.3bn in May to -£0. […]
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How is an IVA arranged? Thursday, 29th July 2010, 9:59 am
- A quick guide to how your IVA is arranged, and how it will affect you.Full article: How is an IVA arranged?Visit: www.thinkmoney.com
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Bank rate means most savings accounts `pay below inflation` Wednesday, 28th July 2010, 7:32 am
- An article on the BBC News website highlights how many savers are having trouble finding a savings account that offers good returns on their deposits. David Black, banking specialist at Defaqto, said. […]
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Spending on credit cards down 7% Wednesday, 28th July 2010, 5:18 am
- The latest consumer credit figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) have revealed that spending on `short-term credit arrangements`, such as credit cards, fell by 7% in the 12 months to Ma. […]
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Concern over energy debt Wednesday, 28th July 2010, 5:12 am
- uSwitch.com has warned that new energy debt figures from Ofgem are the `tip of an iceberg`, headlinemoney.co.uk reports. The figures show that 1.1 million electricity customers and 800,000 gas custome. […]
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Going on holiday? Don`t forget insurance. Wednesday, 28th July 2010, 3:20 am
- Many holidaymakers neglect to protect the electronic goods they take with them, insurance company AXA has warned. The company stated that the average person takes electronics worth £424 with them on. […]
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Do I qualify for a debt management plan? Tuesday, 27th July 2010, 7:39 am
- Debt management plans can be a big help for people struggling with debt, but they are only available to people who really need them.Full article: Do I qualify for a debt management plan?Visit: www.thi. […]
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More people looking for advice on home loans Tuesday, 27th July 2010, 7:21 am
- 24% more consumers sought advice on home loans in the first half of this year than in the same period a year earlier, according to figures from Unbiased.co.uk. The financial advice website says that `. […]
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Base rate predictions and the cost of debt Tuesday, 27th July 2010, 7:02 am
- For anyone carrying a debt like a mortgage, the Bank of England`s base rate matters. So people all over the country will pay close attention to predictions about the base rate - whether rising inflati. […]
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Debt: surge in number of bankruptcies amongst women Monday, 26th July 2010, 7:28 am
- The number of bankruptcies amongst British women has increased almost fivefold in the last ten years, according to new figures from the Insolvency Service. The insolvency experts claim that in some ca. […]
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June: fall in mortgage lending Monday, 26th July 2010, 5:09 am
- According to figures from the British Bankers` Association (BBA), mortgage lending by the major UK banks fell in June, the BBC reports. The number of mortgages approved for house purchase dropped to 3. […]
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Will an IVA help with my mortgage? Monday, 26th July 2010, 3:52 am
- An IVA can help to make both your unsecured and your secured debts (such as your mortgage) manageable - but in different ways.Full article: Will an IVA help with my mortgage?Visit: www.thinkmoney.com
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Home loan lending reaches six-month high in June Monday, 26th July 2010, 3:28 am
- According to figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), home loan lending reached a six-month high in June, `as the market enjoyed its traditional season boost`, the Telegraph reports. The fi. […]
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Parents use credit cards to spread the costs of summer Monday, 26th July 2010, 3:23 am
- According to new research based on 2,000 UK parents for The Nectar Credit Card by American Express, 14% of parents use a credit card to spread the cost of day trips and excursions in summer, headlinem. […]
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Scottish insolvencies see fall on last year Monday, 26th July 2010, 3:14 am
- Scottish insolvencies were down 15% in the first quarter of 2010/11, compared with the same period a year earlier, according to new figures from Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) - suggesting that fewer. […]
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Mortgage lending `bounces back` in June Monday, 26th July 2010, 3:09 am
- According to official figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), mortgage lending `bounced back` to a six-month high during June, the Telegraph reports. The `traditional` seasonal boost that. […]
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Debt: unauthorised overdrafts cost an average of 167% a year Monday, 26th July 2010, 3:04 am
- According to a report from SG Hambros, customers who fall into debt by entering an unauthorised overdraft are being charged an average of 167% a year (once fees and penalties are taken into account),. […]
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