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Cost of food and household bills leaves consumers caught in a payday debt trap
(May 18, 2012)A concerning number of individuals are being caught in a continuous cycle of debt as they have used payday loans to cover the cost of household bills and daily essentials.
Brits unprepared by the reality of the cost of life’s significant events
(May 17, 2012)Weddings, first house deposits, raising children and attending university are just a handful of life’s most important events, but new research suggests that Brits are underestimating the cost of such occasions by thousands of pounds.
Prepaid cards prove increasingly popular with UK consumers
(May 16, 2012)Holidaymakers are being encouraged to lock into the current strength of sterling against the euro and US dollar in order to make holiday spending more enjoyable this summer.
Capital One offer a helping hand to consumers with bad credit
(May 11, 2012)A new card being offered by Capital One is expected to provide consumers with poor credit ratings the chance to earn cash back.
Consumer confidence returns to credit cards
(May 10, 2012)Recent figures have shown that Brits are increasingly relying on credit cards for large purchases and daily costs.
Latest findings reveal surprising truth about consumer saving expectations
(May 9, 2012)New research has revealed the number of people who are content with their current savings pot has dropped, but a modest salary could improve their financial mood significantly.
UK’s faltering economy causes Brits to neglect their homes
(May 8, 2012)A large percentage of Brits are neglecting to carry out DIY projects on their homes, as household budgets are at an all time low.
Consumers can’t escape continuous payments
(May 4, 2012)Banks have misinformed customers about their ability to cancel continuous payment authorities (CPA), according to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
Homeowners impacted by household bill hikes
(May 2, 2012)Over the past decade household bills have risen at almost double the rate of inflation which is causing Brits to reduce their standard of living.
Rise in mortgage payments leaves consumers hungry
(May 1, 2012)As several lenders increase mortgage repayments, one in five consumers are expected to be unable to pay for essentials such as food.