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The economic downturn is increasingly causing people to turn to debt generating means to pay for essentials needs such as food, rent and utility bills. Usually the individuals that suffer from financial

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With interest rates as they are, it is more cost effective to tackle outstanding debts before trying to build up savings. Although most people are aware of the need to pay off loans and credit cards before

Debts need to be prioritised if people are to pay them off and avoid getting into a downward spiral. To tackle debt, it is best to create a budget to compare income against debt commitments and help identify

Having to be more careful with money following the recession has made people more spending savvy in general. According to Ed Bowsher, head of consumer finance at lovemoney.com, it has forced people to

Brits are becoming less satisfied with their credit card providers, with customers claiming to be only an average of 77 per cent content with their service and fees. The annual uSwitch Credit Card Satisfaction

Almost a third of Brits would not have enough money to last them until the weekend if they had to rely solely on their savings. New research by First Direct has found that 28 per cent of households have

Savers looking to make the most of their money and protect it in the current climate could be putting it at risk through a lack of awareness. According to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme FSCS

Women are way ahead when it comes to embracing the bargain Christmas culture taking the nation by storm. New research by Tesco Bank has revealed that women are savvier than men when it comes to making

Shopping around and being thrifty will enable seven out of ten people to afford Christmas this year. New research by Halifax found that despite it being regularly cited as the best approach, only 14 per

With Christmas fast approaching and many people increasingly concerned about how they will make their money stretch, how to ensure the same doesn't happen next year has become a hot topic. Defaqto

Those looking to take advantage of the best savings rates must take steps to get a grip on their finances, an expert has advised. Martin Bamford, managing director of Informed Choice, has highlighted the

Credit cards can prove to be a useful payment tool for a wide range of customers to call upon. The use of such products - in addition to pre-paid cards - offers a handy way to fund purchases or meet pressing

Students who have, or are looking for, the best credit card offers have been urged to keep up with their payments should they go on a gap year. Paul Lewis, vice president of Credit Confidential, said that

The key to repaying debts, including those from payday loans and credit cards, is to produce a realistic and sustainable budget. Liz Dunscombe, director of project and partnership development at Credit

Research by leading instant online credit information provider, Equifax, has revealed that over a third of consumers surveyed had been turned down for a new credit card and 27% of those thought it was because they had a poor credit rating.

Has your credit rating taken a beating in recent months or years? Dont worry, you are not alone and there are some simple things you can do to repair your credit history.

The economic downturn has had an effect on all of us, including women. Find out how the economic downturn is changing the way women are spending their money.

Many families will struggle with their finances as a result of changing Universal Credit to monthly payments, those seeking payday loans have been advised. Family Action chief executive Helen Dent said

If you need a helping hand with your finances, credit card deals could help - so what kind of benefits could you reap from these? You may have come across various offers that are available on different