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News Archive
January 2009
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Shopping addict tackles credit card debt - 30/01/09
A Scottish woman who ran up huge credit card debts due to her compulsive shopping habit has explained how she managed to get her finances under control
A Scottish woman who ran up huge credit card debts due to her compulsive shopping habit has explained how she managed to get her finances under control
Financial education 'could prevent debt' - 29/01/09
A new study claims to offer proof that personal finance qualifications in schools can play a significant role in helping people to manage their money effectively
A new study claims to offer proof that personal finance qualifications in schools can play a significant role in helping people to manage their money effectively
Consolidation 'good for larger debts' - 28/01/09
Taking out a debt consolidation loan can be a good way of dealing with larger debts with high interest payments, it has been claimed
Taking out a debt consolidation loan can be a good way of dealing with larger debts with high interest payments, it has been claimed
'Obsession with money' led to national debt - 27/01/09
A French journalist believes that the UK's debt problems have been caused by a national obsession with money
A French journalist believes that the UK's debt problems have been caused by a national obsession with money
Payday loan providers 'targeting young people' - 23/01/09
Younger consumers could be getting into debt by taking out high-interest payday loans, it has been claimed
Younger consumers could be getting into debt by taking out high-interest payday loans, it has been claimed
Rising debt levels causing problems in Wokingham - 22/01/09
A growing number of people are seeking help with debt issues in Wokingham, it has been revealed
A growing number of people are seeking help with debt issues in Wokingham, it has been revealed
Brits 'must reduce spending' - 21/01/09
British people have been advised to avoid debt by cutting back on their spending this year
British people have been advised to avoid debt by cutting back on their spending this year
Brits urged to consider debt consolidation - 19/01/09
UK consumers could make huge savings on interest payments by consolidating their existing debts, it has been claimed
UK consumers could make huge savings on interest payments by consolidating their existing debts, it has been claimed
Brits urged to 'tackle debt now' - 16/01/09
British consumers should look to sort out their debts before they think about saving, a financial expert has claimed
British consumers should look to sort out their debts before they think about saving, a financial expert has claimed
Consumers 'relying on credit' - 15/01/09
A debt expert has claimed that an overdependence on credit is leading many people into financial difficulty
A debt expert has claimed that an overdependence on credit is leading many people into financial difficulty
Cameron launches new debt campaign - 13/01/09
David Cameron has unveiled a new advertising campaign which criticises Gordon Brown's government over the increasing levels of public and personal debt in the UK
David Cameron has unveiled a new advertising campaign which criticises Gordon Brown's government over the increasing levels of public and personal debt in the UK
Women urged to improve financial knowledge - 12/01/09
The nation's women have been told to beat the credit crunch and say goodbye to debt worries by becoming more financially astute
The nation's women have been told to beat the credit crunch and say goodbye to debt worries by becoming more financially astute
Brits urged to take control of finances - 09/01/09
British consumers have been urged to act quickly in order to clear their debts and get rid of any "financial hangover" they may be suffering from at the beginning of 2009
British consumers have been urged to act quickly in order to clear their debts and get rid of any "financial hangover" they may be suffering from at the beginning of 2009
Credit cards 'cause debt problems' - 07/01/09
Using a credit card can become a sure-fire way for many consumers to slip into debt, it has been claimed
Using a credit card can become a sure-fire way for many consumers to slip into debt, it has been claimed
Debt management tops new year's resolutions - 06/01/09
Managing debt has been named as the top new year's resolution for 2009 by financial analyst Defaqto
Managing debt has been named as the top new year's resolution for 2009 by financial analyst Defaqto
Unemployment 'will reach 10% of workforce' - 02/01/09
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has predicted that UK unemployment will rise to 3
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has predicted that UK unemployment will rise to 3
