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  • Survive the recession
    Liam Tarry
    24.02.09
    The UK is now in a recession, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your finances.
  • Is this the end of the road for PPI?
    Rebecca Atkinson
    21.01.09
    Six of Britain's biggest banks have announced they will stop selling controversial payment protection insurance alongside loans following a spate of large mis-selling fines.
  • Banks may refuse to cut mortgage rates
    Rebecca Atkinson
    04.11.08
    Borrowers have been warned not to expect mortgage rates to come down despite signs that interbank lending is getting cheaper.
  • Consumers grossly overcharged for PPI
    Rebecca Atkinson
    05.06.08
    Banks are overcharging borrowers taking out payment protection insurance (PPI) by over £1.4 billion each year, an investigation has found. Rebecca Atkinson reports.
  • Lift the lid on smart borrowing
    13.03.08
    Lenders may be tightening up on who they dish their money out to, but there's no reason why savvy borrowers should be clobbered by high repayment costs, says discovers Lindsey Rogerson.
  • Work off your debt
    Hannah Ricci
    19.12.07
    An increasing buy-now-pay-later mentality is getting more and more of us into debt. Hannah Ricci shows you how to get back in control of your finances.
  • Inflation expectations soar
    13.12.07
    Fear remains amongst Britons that inflation will soon pick up sharply, further complicating the BoE as it copes with an awkward combination of rising price pressures and softer growth.
  • Planning for early retirement
    Hannah Ricci
    27.11.07
    The Bonds have paid off over £50,000 of their mortgage in two years and want to quickly clear the rest in the hope they can retire early. IFA Phillip Pearson outlines their options.
  • Credit record blocks home loan
    Hannah Ricci
    11.10.07
    IFA Joanne Roberts offers help with what to do when a poor credit rating prevents taking out a mortgage.
  • Starting a new, debt-free life
    Hannah Ricci
    09.10.07
    An expert offers advice to a recently wed couple who are looking to clear their debts. Hannah Ricci reports.
  • The best credit cards and loans
    Hannah Ricci
    09.10.07
    Choosing the right credit card or loan from the wealth of options can be tough. Hannah Ricci highlights the best deals out there.
  • New turn in Northern Rock crisis
    Jeff Salway
    19.09.07
    The crisis at Northern Rock has taken a new turn, as the Government comes under fire for its handling of the situation, writes Jeff Salway.
  • Northern Rock crisis update
    Jeff Salway
    17.09.07
    Chancellor Alistair Darling has called for calm after billions of savings were withdrawn from Northern Rock in the wake of its Bank of England bail-out.
  • The best personal loans
    Hannah Ricci
    06.09.07
    Make sure you're offered a great rate on your personal loan, says Hannah Ricci.
  • Get your finances fighting fit
    Hannah Ricci
    22.08.07
    Just a couple of days' hard graft could transform your finances. Hannah Ricci takes you through our boot camp.
  • Stop student debt becoming a disaster
    CreditExpert
    16.08.07
    Doing your homework on your personal finances is probably a low priority when you start university, but it's easy to graduate with a crippling amount of debt.
  • Personal loans round-up
    Hannah Ricci
    10.07.07
    Make sure you're offered a great rate on your personal loan this summer, says Hannah Ricci.
  • How HomeBuy schemes work
    Kirstie Redford
    26.06.07
    In the sky-high property market, first-time buyers need all the support they can get - and luckily help is at hand. Kirstie Redford explains how it works.
  • Consumers step on savings brake
    Jennifer Hill
    20.06.07
    Consumers borrowed more, and saved less, in the first quarter of this year, adding to the nation's perilous personal finances, figures show.
  • Great loans and credit cards
    Hannah Ricci
    19.04.07
    Make sure you're offered a great rate on your credit card or personal loan this summer. Here's a round-up of the best deals.
  • Revamp your finances
    Hannah Ricci
    02.01.07
    Even if your boss isn't feeling generous, it doesn't mean you can't have a pay rise. We show you how you could save yourself £10,000, explains Hannah Ricci.
  • Check out supermarket financial products
    Jeff Salway
    05.10.06
    Getting insurance, a credit card, loan or savings account with your weekly shop may be convenient, but is it a good deal? Jeff Salway investigates.
  • Smooth out your finances
    Hannah Ricci
    20.09.06
    If you manage your borrowing carefully and are wise enough to shop around, then loans and credit cards can be an invaluable tool for smoothing your finances.
  • Banks brace for bad debt pain to continue
    08.08.06
    Higher interest rates and more relaxed bankruptcy laws threaten to inflict more bad debt pain on banks this half after they suffered an extra £700 million hit in the first half of the year.
  • People drowning in debt
    04.08.06
    One person every five minutes in England and Wales is buckling under a mountain of debts, according to data published on Friday, a trend which will hardly be helped by this week's shock rise in the cost of borrowing.
  • Borrowing out of control?
    15.12.05
    The New Year is a time when most of us feel stretched financially - but some tell-tale signs will show if your debts have spiralled out of control
  • Borrowing on a 0% deal is a no-brainer
    Martin Lewis
    17.10.05
    Borrowing isn't always bad, especially when you can take advantage of one of the many 0% interest rate deals that are out there
  • Welcome to chavalot
    Martin Campbell
    25.05.05
    With bankruptcy set to be the next Chav accessory it's time the government reined in lenders
  • Credit conspiracy
    Martin Campbell
    24.03.05
    It's easier to sell someone a debt than get them to save, but it shouldn't be says Martin Campbell.
  • Profit the DIY way
    24.01.05
    Loans are one of the most popular ways to finance home renovations, but over the long term they can end up costing you dear, so make sure your DIY adds enough value to make it worthwhile.