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The number of buy-to-let mortgages taken out in 2011 increased by 84,000, according to new data. The figures, released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders CML, indicate that the second half of the year

Almost half of people living in the North West cant afford to pay their household bills, a new study has found.

Although it is unlikely the Bank of England will increase interest rates in the near future, it is still wise to prepare. Mark Bower, managing director at moneymaxim.co.uk, said that while most people

Pay freezes are an unfortunate consequence of the current stalling economy but Brits may need to tighten their belts as they look set to continue. According to Candidmoney.com, stagnant pay is likely to

Four of the UK's leading energy suppliers have recently announced plans to slash their prices by up to 5%. Whilst this offers some comfort to millions of households, nearly half the population still cannot afford to pay their bills.

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

All I want for Christmas is an I.O.U! It's more of a Christmas reality this year as a quarter of people in the UK are expecting to receive an IOU!

With Christmas fast approaching, many households could be considering payday loans as a way to tide them over into the New Year. However, people need to ensure they understand the financial commitment

Christmas is an expensive time of year for most people. Although many families look forward to the opportunity to spend time together, tuck into some delicious treats and spoil one another with gifts,

Prepare for Christmas next year by saving a small amount each month in accounts with the best savings rates and start in January. This is the advice of Adrian Pickersgill, director at Chatfield Private

People struggling with their finances in the current climate or thinking about getting a payday loan to make ends meet would benefit from help with financial planning. According to the debt charity Consumer

There are a lot of people getting involved in payday loans at the moment, with some commentators suggesting that this as a result of the availability of credit from other avenues. Stuart Carmichael, director

A rising number of UK families are cutting back on food spending to pay for their energy bills.

Looking around for the best loan interest rates available has never been more important than in the current climate. David Rodger, managing director of registered UK debt charity Debt Advice Foundation,

The UK's private dental treatment costs are the most expensive across Europe. The annual dental survey from Simplyhealth found that one in three cannot get treatment on the NHS.

There are a number of ways people looking for the best savings interest rates can cut the amount of energy they use so that they can make their money go further. In the current economic climate, many households

By looking for the best savings interest rates for their children and building up funds, parents can help their offspring avoid debt pitfalls. Kate Moore, head of savings and investments at Family Investments,

People are spending a lot less on their 0% credit cards this year despite it being the run up to Christmas, a time when debts traditionally rise as households increase spending on food, gifts and festivities. It

Plan ahead and build up funds in accounts with the best savings rates in order to stay out of the red this Christmas. Ed Bowsher, head of consumer finance at lovemoney.com, said that people can make savings

The number of people taking out interest-only mortgage rates will create a "ticking time bomb" of debt, it has been claimed. Paul Holmes, chief executive officer of Firstrung, explained that