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Dicing with debt?
With mortgages, big bills and the increasing cost of living pushing many of us further into the red, read our essential 10 step guide to help lower your debt...
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The psychology of debt
What are the psychological causes and effects of debt and how can we overcome them?
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Single parents and debt
If you’re a single parent you’ll already be aware of how difficult it can be to bring your children up alone. Bringing up a child from birth to 21 now costs more that £180,000 according to debt advice charity CreditAction (2007) - a figure that doesn’t get any lower if you have to do it alone...
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Homeowners: Managing debt
We all know that phenomenal house prices and a six-year high on interest rates are making it extremely difficult to get on the property ladder. What can you do?
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Debt in retirement
Pensioners should be enjoying later life, relaxing and making the most of their well-earned retirement. However, increasing numbers of over 60s are facing their later years with a barrage of debts to pay...
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Understanding your credit score
In a financial climate that’s making it increasingly difficult to obtain credit, it is becoming more useful than ever to know exactly what’s on your credit report...
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Checking your credit report with a credit rating agency
Our guide will tell you everything you need to know about credit reports and the credit rating agencies that compile them...
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10 ways to fix your credit rating
While many people think that there’s nothing they can do - that they simply have to sit and wait - there are practical steps that you can take to improve your credit rating...
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Student debt guide
The average graduate leaving university in 2006 had a debt of £13,252 according to high street bank Natwest - a figure that is set to rise significantly when those paying university top-up fees graduate...
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The low down on student loans
Taking out a student loan is one option to help fund your studies, and all the other things that come with university life…
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Top 10 tips to make money in a hurry
Who would say no to a bit of extra cash? Not us here at ConsumerChoices.co.uk, that’s for sure. So here are our top 10 tips on how to make a quick buck...
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First-time buyers
Everyone knows just how hard it is to get your foot on the property ladder today and many of the young professionals who do manage this receive financial help for their deposit from the Bank of Mum and Dad...
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Understanding inflation – A consumers’ guide
What exactly does a rise in inflation mean, and how does it affect us as consumers? How is inflation calculated, and more importantly, how can you avoid the rising costs? This guide will tell you everything you need to know about inflation...
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Seven super money saving tips
You can save cash on plenty of everyday items if you know how, so why not start the New Year as you mean to go on? Follow our top tips for a fuller wallet in 2009...
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Top 10 money saving motoring tips
How can you cut the cost of driving, and pocket the change? Here is our hassle-free top ten motoring money saving tips, to help you effortlessly save cash on all things car...
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10 ways to avoid bankruptcy
If you are struggling to keep on top of you debts, then bankruptcy could be a real fear for you. We bring you some top tips on how to avoid it...
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