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More mortgage debt taken on in February Friday, 19th March 2010, 7:54 am
- Figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) have shown that the amount of mortgage debt taken on increased during February after `diving` by a third during January, the Telegraph reports. Aroun. […]
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`Substantial risk` of student loan delays reoccurring Friday, 19th March 2010, 7:52 am
- A Government watchdog has warned that England`s student loans and grants system is at `substantial risk` of being hit by delays again this year, the BBC reports. The National Audit Office said the Stu. […]
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Car output increases for fourth consecutive month Friday, 19th March 2010, 4:25 am
- New car production rose by 62.7% in February, compared with the same time last year, according to new statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It was the fourth successiv. […]
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Can I get an IVA… Thursday, 18th March 2010, 11:06 am
- An IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) can be an appropriate debt solution for many people with unmanageable debts. But like any debt solution, there are a number of criteria you will have to meet. […]
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Repossessions rise as borrowers struggle with mortgages Thursday, 18th March 2010, 10:50 am
- According to figures from the Financial Services Authority (FSA), the number of people who had their homes repossessed because they fell behind on their mortgage payments increased by 15% during 2009,. […]
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Students expect to graduate with more than £15,000 of debt Thursday, 18th March 2010, 10:49 am
- According to the latest Sodexo University Lifestyle Survey, half of all university students in the UK expect to graduate with debts in excess of £15,000, the Guardian reports. The research showed tha. […]
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Are you tempted to spend? Wednesday, 17th March 2010, 9:04 am
- Do you set out with good intentions every month, only to find yourself spending money you could have saved on things you don`t really need?Full article: Are you tempted to spend?Visit: www.thinkmoney.. […]
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New bank accounts `to offer overdraft opt-out` Wednesday, 17th March 2010, 6:31 am
- The OFT (Office of Fair Trading) is calling on banks to make it easier for customers to opt out of access to unauthorised overdrafts, according to the BBC. This would mean that people attempting to bu. […]
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5 million `going into debt by spending more than they earn` Wednesday, 17th March 2010, 5:37 am
- 11% of UK adults currently spend `beyond their means`, according to new research from price comparison website uSwitch.com. It seems people are using credit to stay afloat each month. Of the 5.4 milli. […]
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Experts emphasise importance of correct insurance details Wednesday, 17th March 2010, 5:29 am
- Many car drivers are giving their insurance providers incorrect information to bring down the cost of their premium, according to a survey by Moneysupermarket.com. One in ten motoring families have `f. […]
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Home loan availability `jumps` Tuesday, 16th March 2010, 9:39 am
- The number of different home loans available has increased by 70% since April 1st last year, according to Moneyfacts.co.uk. Quite a lot of this increase has come since the beginning of 2010 - 28% more. […]
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How much do I pay each creditor on a debt management plan? Tuesday, 16th March 2010, 5:47 am
- For people with unmanageable debts, finding a debt solution that can bring their debt repayments down to an affordable level is extremely important.Full article: How much do I pay each creditor on a d. […]
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1 in 5 pensioners releasing equity have credit card debt Tuesday, 16th March 2010, 5:19 am
- According to research from equity release specialists Key Retirement Solutions, one in five pensioners releasing equity from their home is carrying credit card debt, averaging £9,000, the Telegraph r. […]
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Lloyds doubles mortgage overpayment allowance Monday, 15th March 2010, 10:31 am
- Lloyds Banking Group is to launch a new scheme allowing its variable-rate mortgage customers to `overpay` by up to 20% without incurring any financial penalty. This is double its previous overpayment. […]
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Government announces new `commitments` on credit card debt Monday, 15th March 2010, 10:29 am
- The Government has announced the implementation of a new set of `commitments` to help borrowers with credit card debt. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has been speaking with t. […]
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Is there an age limit for IVAs or debt management? Monday, 15th March 2010, 3:17 am
- There are a number of debt solutions available for people in various situations. For people with unmanageable levels of debt, two of the most common debt solutions are IVAs (Individual Voluntary Arran. […]
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IVAs explained Friday, 12th March 2010, 10:32 am
- For people having serious difficulties with their debts, one option is an IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement): a legally-binding debt solution that could help you to clear your debts within five ye. […]
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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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