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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

Women are likely to be worst hit by debt issues in the coming years, according to an expert. Georgina Earle, director of Women In Debt, said that she is concerned over the number of women seeking debt

People are less willing to take a gamble on short-term fixed rate mortgages anymore. The popularity of longer-term fixed deals is growing as the uncertainty about when the interest rate will rise is leading

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

More and more people in the UK are becoming concerned about their ability to meet rising energy costs. A poll by uSwitch.com to mark Big Energy Week has revealed that after several years of slowly rising

As people struggle in the current climate it can be tempting to raid savings to help make ends meet. While this is fine, many parents are faced with the temptation of whether or not to withdraw money they

With all the warnings about people overstretching their budgets in the run up to Christmas, it is unsurprising that the number of Brits seeking debt advice doubles in January. According to the fifth annual

The housing market is widely reported as being stagnant at the moment, but what can homeowners do if they are looking to sell up or move on? Miles Shipside, commercial director at Rightmove.co.uk, said

Anyone hoping to get on the property ladder needs to go in search of the best savings rates to give them a decent chance of succeeding. This is according to spokesman for PricedOut Matt Griffith, who explained

The majority of people will be aware of the struggle first time buyers face to get a foot on the property ladder. Headlines for the last few months have highlighted the plight of potential homebuyers,

There are only three months of the stamp duty 'tax holiday' remaining, so first time buyers need to be quick if they want to benefit. The National Association of Estate Agents NAEA warned first

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

As it emerges that Brits will be withdrawing £6 billion from their savings accounts to fund Christmas, people have been urged to get disciplined about savings and debts. New research from Santander

In a bid to save money in the run up to Christmas, Brits are being a lot more savvy about how they spend their money. A survey by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks revealed that almost half of Brits are shopping

The younger generation can learn a lot from their parents and grandparents about how to save money and adopt a thrifty attitude. According to Yvonne Goodwin, managing director of Yvonne Goodwin Wealth

In an age of austerity, a new poll by Santander may come as a surprise to many of those tightening their belts and seeking out the best savings rates. The survey found that almost a third of drivers admit

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

Leading high street shops are fobbing off customers by denying them their legal right to return faulty goods or have them returned.

Debt levels will increase this winter as people splash out on 0% credit cards for Christmas, but spending will be more restrained that last year. This is the view of Andrew Hagger, spokesman for moneynet.co.uk,

Households in the UK have bolstered their savings efforts as their finances are squeezed even tighter. Official data from the Office for National Statistics found that families put 7.4 per cent of their