Articles Tagged With: Recession

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

The internet has proved to be a valuable resource for people trying to get to grips with their finances. Phil Perry, director at Ark Financial Planning, said that resources online, especially comparison

More than half of those aged over 60 are finding it more difficult to make ends meet as the impact of the recession bites. This is according to an ICM poll for Age UK, which revealed that 4.5 million people

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

Increased revenues across the company. Weakening commodity prices expected to contribute to further improvements. The Share Centre recommends investors buy Associated British Foods

The UK is back in recession once again, meaning a tough time for savers and borrowers alike this year. According to the Institute for Public Policy Research ippr, judging by the figures for growth in

Experian reports another set of solid results. Latin America continues to lead company growth. The Share Centre continues to recommend investors buy Experian

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 pressure of mortgage rates, car insurance costs and other expenses in the wake of the recession will mean over six million over-50s work beyond retirement age, research shows. Twenty eight per cent

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

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A combination of the rising cost of living and stagnant wages mean that more people are having to seek out the best loan rates, an expert has claimed. Liz Dunscombe, director of project and partnership

People looking around for the best loan rates available have been warned that the economic situation is likely to get worse before it gets better. New analysis by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation

There are still plenty of options available for homeowners who are struggling to find a cheap mortgage or meet the payments on their current deal, it has been claimed. Ben Wilkie, editor at What Mortgage,

Families that are struggling to make ends meet and are tempted to dip into funds earning the best savings interest rates have been offered some much needed advice. David Rodger, managing director of The

The majority of people currently renting accommodation intend to buy their own property within the next five years, which could see a rise in the number of people seeking cheap mortgages.   New

The credit crunch had a widespread effect on products offered by banks, meaning it can be a challenge to work out what the best savings interest rates are for your money. To combat the recession, the Bank

Potential homeowners looking for cheap mortgages have been advised that first-time-buyer activity in the housing market is unlikely to return to pre-recession levels for at least two years. Selwyn Lim,

Some ten million people have seen their work-life balance suffer as a result of trying to make ends meet throughout the recession, it has been revealed. A new Balancing Act report commissioned by the Cornwall

It is likely to take five years for the UK economy to completely recover, people seeking the best savings interest rates have been told. According to the Confederation of British Industry's CBI latest