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August, 2008

• Save to prevent home disasters [29/08/2008]
  Those worried about debt problems may want to put money aside in case of home disasters.
• Rising cost of living `preventing family support` [29/08/2008]
  According to the Chelsea Building Society, the rising cost of living is stopping people giving their families financial support they
• Credit crunch not putting off holidaymakers [27/08/2008]
  A poll of the British public found three-quarters would still take a foreign holiday this year despite the credit crunch.
• Home buyers `should find out future values` [26/08/2008]
  People looking around for a mortgage have been advised to research the potential value of a property before making an
• Holidaymakers "complacent" about cards [26/08/2008]
  People who use credit and debit cards abroad are risking debt not only from overspending but from fraud as
• Increase in bankruptcy figures for another CAB [26/08/2008]
  In the latest in a string of local Citizens Advice Bureaux announcing record numbers of people wanting to declare bankruptcy,
• Half the population "worse off than last year" [22/08/2008]
  The credit crunch has struck the majority of people in the UK, with over half of Britons believing they are
• Potential homeowners "still lack confidence" [20/08/2008]
  British consumers are still stepping away from the housing market, instead choosing to "wait and see" how the market changes,
• Bankruptcy "best option" for some households [19/08/2008]
  The Birmingham Mail has been exploring debt management options in its Birmingham Shopping News section.
• RMIF: Businesses should protect against credit card fraud [19/08/2008]
  One danger of credit cards is the possibility of fraud, which can lead to credit card debt for innocent victims.
• Shop around for mortgage loan deals [18/08/2008]
  Consumers worried about debt problems may want to explore the range of new and revised mortgage options revealed recently.
• 90% "choosing to `jump before they were pushed`" [18/08/2008]
  Insolvency figures released by the Ministry of Justice may have caused concern in cities throughout the country.
• New possession figures released [15/08/2008]
  The Ministry of Justice has released new statistics in mortgage and landlord possession actions in England and Wales.
• "Sting-in-the-tail store cards" may cost over the odds [14/08/2008]
  Using store cards could increase the price consumers pay by a quarter, Alliance & Leicester has warned.
• Elderly `hardest hit` by inflation rises [14/08/2008]
  The older generation may be most likely to suffer debt problems due to the economic slowdown, according to figures released
• Bankruptcy warning for holiday Brits [12/08/2008]
  British holidaymakers risk facing bills that could bankrupt them, according to travel experts.
• Mortgage market subdued, says CML [12/08/2008]
  The mortgage market remained subdued in June, according to the latest figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
• Citizens Advice responds to repossession statistics [11/08/2008]
  Following figures on mortgage arrears and repossessions released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) last week, Citizens Advice has
• "Private renters slipping into arrears" [11/08/2008]
  There has been an increase in the number of people facing rent arrears, Axa research has revealed.
• Brits `trying to escape credit crunch` by moving abroad [08/08/2008]
  Increasing numbers of people are deciding to leave the UK due to the credit crunch, currency specialist HiFX has said.
• Halifax: Low mortgage rates helping housing market [08/08/2008]
  According to the latest House Price Index from Halifax, the average price for a property in the UK fell by
• Consolidation loans – not always enough on their own... [06/08/2008]
  Why take out a consolidation loan? As anyone struggling with multiple debts can tell you, simply keeping track of them
• FSA: Debtors should be treated fairly [06/08/2008]
  Mortgage lenders must ensure they treat customers fairly regardless of their credit history, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has said.
• Consumers need to protect themselves from fraud [05/08/2008]
  Consumers need to be careful when communicating personal information to avoid fraud and ultimately debt, according to credit reference agency
• Prepaying may end credit card debt [01/08/2008]
  The prepaid credit card market is growing, with the current figure of 2.3 million holders expected to rise to seven
• Loan rate rises may see more debt consolidations [01/08/2008]
  It is feared more British consumers may have to consider debt solutions such as consolidation loans after a number of

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