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Brits cut credit card spending amid financial crisis

With a number of Brits feeling the epic Christmas credit hangover, a number of people have cut their credit card spending significantly according to a new report.

Read More | Posted: 17/01/2012 | Comment

Good news for Brits as inflation hits lowest rate for over a year

According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), shop inflation has fallen to its lowest rate in 16 months, giving Brits something to smile about.

Read More | Posted: 11/01/2012 | Comment

£1 Billion in payouts and rising

Banks and financial lenders have come under fire from the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) for delaying the compensation process in regards to payment protection insurance.

Read More | Posted: 09/01/2012 | Comment

Credit card usage expected to rocket for January 2012

The number of people relying heavily on credit cards this month has increased in comparison to January 2011.

Read More | Posted: 04/01/2012 | Comment

Can you get through Christmas on credit?

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat – and most of us have modest plans for the celebrations, according to a new survey from online research panel Consumer Voice[1].

Read More | Posted: 20/12/2011 | Comment

Christmas list culling for friends and family

A third of Brits have cut down their Christmas gift list this year, with work friends and old school mates missing out more than most.

Read More | Posted: 16/12/2011 | Comment

Parents spend £2 billion on gifts at Christmas

With less than 12 days to go until Christmas, parents are frantically running up and down the UK’s high streets buying gifts for their little (or big) ones.

Read More | Posted: 14/12/2011 | Comment

How to manage your debts this Christmas

The nation is struggling to cope with the added financial pressures of Christmas this year, with millions planning on cutting back in a number of areas.

Read More | Posted: 08/12/2011 | Comment

I SAY!

Simon from Kent shares his story

Read More | Posted: 08/12/2011 | Comment

One in four Brits won’t (or can’t) lend money this Christmas

Over a quarter of Brits say they cannot or will not lend a friend £50 this Christmas, research has revealed.

Read More | Posted: 05/12/2011 | Comment

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