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Better protection for consumers

Update: Wed, 01/10/2008 - 09:57

New laws to protect consumers from rogue traders, lenders and debt collectors come into force today, which aim to help people keep track of their borrowing more effectively. Read more

New laws to increase repossessions

Update: Mon, 15/09/2008 - 17:59

New laws are being considered that wlll make it easier for lenders to force homeowners to sell their homes if they fall behind on credit card or car loan payments. Read more

Is your credit rating holding you back?

Update: Tue, 26/08/2008 - 10:09

Your credit report is used by lenders as a personal reference, so it's important to ensure it is accurate. IFA Joanne Roberts helps a Moneywise reader concerned that her report is stopping her from getting on the property ladder. Read more

Lunatics running the student loan asylum

Chris Thomas's blog Last Update: Mon, 18/08/2008 - 14:05

"School is the best days of your lives", my mum, dad, gran and every other Tom, Dick and Harry told me when I was a nipper and, to be fair, I wouldn't argue (especially with Harry...). University was even better (although perhaps there was too much time with my head in my hands as opposed to it being stuck in a book), but the financial burden of three years at uni is one that lives on.

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Students unable to manage finances

Update: Wed, 13/08/2008 - 09:20

Today’s students are set to graduate with £20,000-worth of debt, as too many head to university unable to manage their own finances. Read more

Insolvency numbers fall despite credit crunch

Update: Mon, 18/08/2008 - 14:43

The number of personal insolvencies has fallen despite the ongoing credit crunch, the Insolvency Service (IVS) has revealed. Read more

52 days to financial ruin

Update: Mon, 18/08/2008 - 15:01

The average Brit would run out of money in just 52 days if they were to lose their job, according to new research. Read more

Government pledges £11 million for money lessons for kids

Update: Mon, 07/07/2008 - 15:53

Children as young as four are to be given more financial education at school, in a new initiative unveiled by the government. Read more

How to ditch debt and quit borrowing for good

By Hannah Ricci Update: Tue, 08/07/2008 - 10:04

It’s not just low earners who are worrying about debt - the credit crunch is hurting us all. So, as the cost of living continues to rise, Hannah Ricci reveals 10 simple steps to a debt-free life. Read more

Mortgage defaults increasing faster than expected

Update: Thu, 03/07/2008 - 09:45

The number of people missing payments on their mortgages has risen by more than anticipated during the past three months, the Bank of England has reported Read more