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5 facts about borrowing and debt

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Brits don't think they're in serious debt until they owe more than £14,000, according to insurer Bright Grey. We answer five common questions about borrowing and debt.

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UK credit card debt and the impact of Olympic spending

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The UK runs on plastic. Consumers use debit and credit cards to pay for lots of things. But charging all this to a card can quickly rack up a mountain of debt. We look at the state of UK credit card debt and the forecast credit boom this summer.

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One in four Brits lack any savings

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Around 27 per cent of Brits lack any savings, according to new research. Do you have money put aside for a rainy day?

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Retired Brits £100bn in debt

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Retired Britons have total personal debts worth almost £100bn, according to new research. We look at how you can plan your financial future.  Read More…

Over-55s bailing out adult children

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Over-55s are throwing a lifeline to families drowning in a sea of bills but this is affecting their own finances, according to new research.

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Don't struggle with student debt: Get free advice

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Students are this week being encouraged to avoid debt problems by seeking free financial help and applying early for loans and grants.  Read More…

Recent graduates struggle to get skilled jobs

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New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the percentage of recent graduates working in lower skilled jobs has risen from 26.7 per cent in 2001 to 35.9 per cent at the end of 2011.  Read More…

Life more expensive for over-50s

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Most of us assume that our financial burden eases as we get older, but new findings from leading UK health organisation, Benenden Healthcare Society, show that this is not the case.  Read More…

Love, relationships, and your bank balance

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Money worries are one of the biggest relationship strains, particuarly among the 25 to 54 age groups, according to research. As Valentine's Day looms, we take a look at love and your bank balance.  Read More…

10 ways to borrow money

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In just over a year, the cheapest lenders have cut prices almost 30 times on their most popular loans. Yet with many different ways to borrow you need to consider which type of credit is right for you.

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