British consumers owe more today than they ever have before. As credit becomes more easily available, the number of people experiencing debt is rising. In this article we advise you on what you can do if you are struggling to keep up with repayments.
As the cost of credit rises and house prices falter, there has never been a better time to remortgage. With a little time and effort you could save yourself thousands of pounds on your home loan repayments over the coming years.
Using your credit card to withdraw cash could cost you as much as 27 pence for every pound you take out, according to a recent survey. We show you how to use your credit card wisely.
The communications landscape has shifted dramatically over the last decade and it is now possible to stay in touch with family and friends all over the world thanks to internet calling.
It is now easier than ever before to access funds while you are travelling abroad. However, high commissions and fees, and poor exchange rates can quickly eat into your holiday funds. We look at the most economical ways to manage your travel money.
Extended car warranties can give you peace of mind if your car is more than three years old and no longer covered by the manufacturers warranty. We look at the pros and cons of extended car warranties.
Sale-and-rent-back schemes allow you to sell your home but remain living there as a tenant. It seems like a good idea, if you get into severe debt, but do they really make financial sense?
If you are looking for a home loan on the Internet you will find many web sites trying to win your business. Are these web sites trustworthy? Read our four tips to help you prevent identity theft and fraud
You may have received some credit card cheques with your last credit card statement recently. Is it sensible to use this unsolicited forms of payment? We look at the pros and cons in this article.
With interest rates set to increase to 5.75pc this week, buy to let investors should beware of a potential mortgage trap as their fixed rate mortgage terms come to an end.
Recent bad weather has caused flooding in many parts of the UK and many homes, businesses and farms have been affected. Floods bring misery and hardship, but what can be done to minimise the financial costs of flood damage?
Car running costs are increasing but what can we do about it? We can start to consider greener and more economical cars now, as this article points out.
The buy to let market presents an opportunity that seems too good to miss - whilst your property is appreciating nicely, your tenants are, in effect, buying it for you. But beware the hidden costs involved in buy to let investments.
Road tax, congestion and parking charges are starting to be increased for owners of gas guzzling cars, so is now the right time to convert your vehicle to LPG?