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The everyday way to save

Tue, 09/09/2008 - 13:07

It's easy to fritter away £10, maybe even £20 a day without noticing it - but it does not have to be that way. We show you the easy ways to cut your daily spends and free up more of your cash for saving or paying off debts. Watch episode

Credit diet!

sb's blog Last Update: Tue, 12/08/2008 - 11:03

A few months ago I had a financial hissy fit, my out goings were too high, my debts were gratting on me (still are), I was sick of being in my overdraft and I didn't want to be getting hit too hard by the credit crunch. There was only one thing left to do and that was to go on a credit diet.

Teenagers lack basic budgeting skills

Update: Fri, 20/06/2008 - 15:52

A worrying number of teenagers plan to spend on credit once they hit 18 despite being unable to effectively budget, a new study reveals. Read more

Credit Crunch - a personal view

geoffnye's blog Last Update: Fri, 20/06/2008 - 15:54

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Rising costs increase pressure on debtors

Update: Fri, 20/06/2008 - 15:56

The number of people going bankrupt or taking out an IVA has fallen by 13% in the last year but the ongoing credit crunch could reverse this trend going forward, experts warn. Read more

How to overcome the homeownership hurdle

Update: Fri, 20/06/2008 - 15:59

For some time first-time buyers have struggled to get on the property ladder, and the credit crunch has only made things harder. Putting down a deposit is now essential, but saving enough cash is easier said than done. Read more

Teenagers in need of a financial reality check

Update: Fri, 20/06/2008 - 16:00

Almost a third of teenagers today believe they'll never have to borrow money, says new survey. Read more

An overdue bill

Brits risking credit profiles by failing to pay bills

By Chris Thomas Update: Fri, 20/06/2008 - 15:57

An estimated 5.5 million people risked damaging their credit ratings last year by not paying bills such as credit cards on time. Read more

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Slim down your finances

By Hannah Ricci Update: Thu, 21/08/2008 - 11:55

The Moneywise Detox can help to transform your financial health, as well as boost your bank balance. The first step, says Hannah Ricci, is to trim your expenses. Read more

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Budgeting for healthcare

Update: Fri, 20/06/2008 - 15:53

The cost of everyday healthcare treatments such as dental and optical can quickly mount up. Budgeting using a healthcare cash plan can be a useful and affordable way to finance everyday health costs, writes Sam Barrett. Read more

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