Britons who are overburdened with credit card payments may decide to take a radical step in debt management: cancelling their cards completely.
The correct use of credit cards
Posted in Credit Cards on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 at 12:58 by Sarah Evans.
British Gas offers the vulnerable free insulation
Posted in Utilities on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 at 14:06 by Sarah Evans.
For many Britons, adequate money and debt management skills are more than ways to ensure that they live the good life. In some cases, they can actually mean the difference between life and death.
Prudential Launches new Retirement Planning Service
Posted in Savings and Investment on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 at 12:28 by Sarah Evans.
Prudential is aiming to add customers for its financial planning service through a new programme targeted at customers who are approaching retirement age and need expert advice on how to arrange their finances in order to maximise their potential income during their golden years. Such individuals are faced with the challenging task of dealing with [...]
Strategies for Saving on Water Bills
Posted in Money Saving, Utilities on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 14:10 by Sarah Evans.
Inflation is usually defined as an increase in the general level of prices and pay rates, but the truth about inflation is that it often means an increase in prices while income levels stay relatively flat.
Paying Down Mortgages Early can Yield Large Benefits
Posted in Banking, Money Saving on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at 10:24 by Sarah Evans.
Sometimes all it takes to find an excellent way to save money in the world of mortgages is some very simple mathematics.
Payment Protection Insurance Proves Problematic for Consumers
Posted in Credit Cards on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 at 11:27 by Sarah Evans.
In times of economic strife, more consumers are likely to need help with debt management.
Debt Projections for 2012 Bleak
Posted in Credit Cards, Debt, General on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 at 10:55 by Sarah Evans.
Research conducted by the Post Office is leading some economic analysts to conclude that debt levels may skyrocket during 2012, with some 12 million people funding their daily living expenses by loading charges onto credit cards.
Government Seeks to Improve Pension Savings Rate
Posted in Savings and Investment on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 at 11:04 by Sarah Evans.
According to government figures, millions of Britons are not saving enough money to have a secure and comfortable retirement.
Savings Rate Took a Steep Dip in 2011
Posted in Banking, Money Saving, Mortgages and Property on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at 11:07 by Sarah Evans.
Low rates of return on savings accounts took their toll during 2011, causing Britons to save only about half the amount that was typical for 2010. In some ways, this is a good thing. Those who pulled in more money than they need for living expenses tended to use it to improve their personal balance [...]
Cheque Guarantee Card Decision Raises Important Questions
Posted in Banking, Credit Cards, Money Saving on Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 at 11:14 by Sarah Evans.
The Payments Council, a group that includes the biggest banking institutions in Britain, has announced that cheque guarantee cards will continue to be unavailable in the UK.
