Families Borrow Big Despite Economic Pressures Families in Britain "continue to borrow big and spend bigger" despite the fact that economic pressures have grown on them in recent times, new research has revealed.London Stock Exchange-listed investment trust company Alliance Trust has revealed in its Research Centre report a number of what it calls "headline" factors that British families need to be aware of, especially if they are considering...... Similar Editorial : by nkthen. | Source : Private School Loan Consolidation
Borrowing Levels are High Britons are borrowing an increasing amount of money, new research shows.In the latest Savings Brake study carried out by Unbiased, lending through the likes of credit cards, loans and overdrafts accounted for some 11.7 billion pounds between July and September, a figure about double of that recorded during the preceding quarter. Meanwhile, findings from the firm also indicated that savings...... Similar Editorial : by Ivan Irons. | Source : Private School Loan Consolidation
People Believe Inflation Outstrips Government Figures Britons are increasingly struggling with inflationary pressures, new research shows.In a study carried out by Fool it was revealed that more than nine out of ten (93 per cent) consumers strongly disagree with official figures which put inflation at 2.2 per cent. On the other hand, just seven per cent of people think that living costs rises are in reality somewhere around the headline rate....... Similar Editorial : by alxthomas1. | Source : Earn Residual Income
MPC Holds Interest Rates The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has chosen to maintain the base rate of interest, it has emerged.In its January meeting, the committee opted to keep the interest rate at 5.5 per cent. This follows on from the quarter percentage reduction which took place in December. And although a cut has not taken place, today's announcement may still be welcomed by those consumers who are...... Similar Editorial : by Sue and Chuck DeFiore. | Source : Lost Premium Bonds
No Changes Made To The Base Rate Of Interest The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has decided not to change the base rate of interest for the second month running, it currently stands at five per cent.The MPC has made 6 decisions on the interest rates so far this year, 4 of which it decided to make no change. The committee last decided to alter interest rates in April when it announced a reduction of 0.25 percentage points...... Similar Editorial : by John B Mayall. | Source : Highest Savings Account
Pension Gap Widens In The UK It has emerged that there is a real "crisis" with the confidence surrounding the British pensions sector.According to Alliance Trust's annual retirement confidence index (RCI), the gap in those failing to put money away for later life is rising as some 26 per cent of consumers are currently without any form of pension - up from 20 per cent noted last year. However, with evermore Britons set to...... Similar Editorial : by Elizabeth_100656. | Source : Simple Ira Limit
UK Pension Gap widens The "confidence crisis" surrounding the British pensions sector is deepening, it has emerged.According to Alliance Trust's annual retirement confidence index (RCI), the gap in those failing to put money away for later life is rising as some 26 per cent of consumers are currently without any form of pension - up from 20 per cent noted last year. However, with evermore Britons set to face financial...... Similar Editorial : by Amy Nut. | Source : Simple Ira Limit
Second Base Rate Cut Of 2008 Takes Place The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) has announced that it is to cut the base rate of interest, it has been revealed.In its monthly meeting in London today (April 10th), the committee has chosen to lower interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point. The decision marks the second cut actioned over the course of this year, following a reduction of 0.25 per cent in February. In...... Similar Editorial : by William Patsis. | Source : Business Card Color Printing
Expert Says Credit Card Firms Can Only Lend So Much Commenting on recent research suggesting that 18,000 people are refused credit daily, a spokesperson for financial advice resource Fool has said that there are limits on the amount that banks can loan in a tightened economic environment.According to David Kuo, head of personal finance at the firm, today's banks are operating in a more cautious economic environment and as a result are more...... Similar Editorial : by Janice Byer, CCVA, MVA. | Source : Credit Card Debts
Fall Noted In Exeter Bankruptcy Levels Those living in Exeter could be managing their money more effectively, new figures have revealed.The news comes as research conducted by accounting and consulting firm KPMG indicates a drop in the proportion of people from the Devon city who are declaring themselves bankrupt, reports the Express & Echo. Between July and September, 116 cases of voluntary bankruptcy were filed - a fall of 24 per...... Similar Editorial : by Dara Girard. | Source : Fillable Bankruptcy Forms
Banks Are Too Slow To Raise Credit Interest Rates Despite recent competition in the credit interest rates offered by banks, far too many appear to be still offering incentives for customers that keep their accounts in credit, a new report has stated.According to MoneyExpert, there has been some improvement in the typical credit interest rates is offering by high street banks, although it asserts that far too many seem to be failing to reward...... Similar Editorial : by Cindy S. Morus. | Source : Credit Repair Guide
Do You Know What Is A Personal Laon.go Through This Borrowing money for a private use is called a Personal laon. This personal loan can be taken from a bank, investment broker, or a private lending company from internet or form your home town. The main purpose of personal loans are for vehicle repairs, vacation, ducation, medical expenses, home repairs or remodeling, legal bills and debt consolidation.The average personal loan maximum is $15,000....... Similar Editorial : by Josh Hinds. | Source : Rehab Loan
Study Says Britons Racking Up Debt To Maintain Social Standing Millions of Britons are putting themselves at risk of financial difficulty in an effort to maintain middle class spending habits, a moneysupermarket study has suggested.According to statistics released by the price comparison firm, 15 million Britons have spent more than 35 billion pounds on a lifestyle said to be beyond their means, with 2.7 million people using personal loans to cover the costs...... Similar Editorial : by Kimberly Chastain. | Source : Credit Debt Consolidation Loan
Consumers Warned On The Dangers Of Loan Sharks With the festive season approaching, consumers need to be wary of unscrupulous money lenders, an industry expert has reported.According to Steven Meale, trading standards manager for Bristol council, Christmas can often tempt many Britons to overspend and exceed their budgets. And although taking out a cheap personal loan can be one way in which to supplement spending, he told the Society Guardian...... Similar Editorial : by leedobbins. | Source : Home Loan
Consumers Advised That Credit Applications Must Be Truthful In a world where credit is increasingly difficult to come by, consumers have been urged to resist the temptation to include falsehoods in applications for cards or loans.According to David Kuo, head of personal finance at the independent advisory service the Motley Fool, the growing number of people who are lying on their credit card applications are doing to because many more banks are now...... Similar Editorial : by Gerri Detweiler. | Source : Credit History Score
New Home Loan Rates Julia Harris, mortgage analyst for Moneyfacts, recently claimed that as 2008 will be a tough year, consumers should take steps now to safeguard their money management... Similar Editorial : 30 Year Home Loan Rates by Bueford Copeland.
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