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UK Personal Debt still increasing - January figures released 2007
Total UK personal debt has exceeded £1 ¼ trillion and at the end of November 2006 it stood at £1,278bn. The growth rate increased to 10.4% for the previous 12 months which equates to an increase of £111bn. Read more on UK personal debt problems ....more....
The Christmas 2006 Over Spend
Total UK spending on cards, cash and cheques is predicted to reach £51.6 billion during December 2006. Festive spending on plastic is set to reach £31.8 billion (which is an 11.6% increase on December 2005). This equates to an average spend on plastic cards in December 2006 of £1,287 per household (£462 on credit cards and £825 on debit cards). One third of the UK take themselves into a position of debt every Christmas ....more....
Servicing Debt
A recent Bank of England survey estimated that nearly 6 million people felt they are currently struggling with their finances. A polling exercise for the Conservative “state of the nation report” suggests that the actual figure for the number of adults who claim to have had a serious debt problem is between 7 and 9 million ....more....
Credit is far too easily obtained in the UK.
Research Company ‘Data-Monitor’ has said that the average Briton owes £4000 approximately in unsecured debt. Britain has an insatiable lust with credit cards and is one of the highest users in Europe and had a credit card debt of £55.9 billion by September 2005. In March 2006, the BBC news declared that UK Personal debt was at a dangerously high level and was in fact a “time bomb waiting to go off.”....more....
Budgeting
Budgeting is the first step towards realising the full implication of you debt or financial position. It will provide you with a clear overview of your financial status at any given time and allows you to plan your future expenditure more easily....more....
Priority Debts
Priority debts are debts owed to creditors who can take the strongest legal actions against you if you do not pay. It is not the size of the debt that makes it a priority, but what the creditors can do to recover their money.....more....
Non Priority Debts
Debts which carry the least consequences if payment is not made. This type of debt includes credit card, store card debt ....more....
Bailiffs & Debt
Bailiffs recover money that people owe to their clients. In most cases, a creditor has to get a court order before they can instruct bailiffs to try and recover the money you owe. ....more....
The Enterprise Act
Since the 1st April 2004 there have been considerable changes to the laws concerning Bankruptcy in England. Previously, Bankruptcy would typically last for a period of between 2 and 3 years, but now the majority of bankruptcies will be discharged after only 12 months. ....more....
Credit Reference Agencies
Credit reference agencies provide factual information to lenders, for example, banks, building societies, finance houses and major retailers. The lender uses the information provided by the credit reference agency, together with the information given by you on an application for credit, to decide whether or not to grant credit. ....more....
Trust Deeds v Sequestration
A Trust Deed is similar to an IVA, but is only used in Scotland. A Trust Deed is a formal agreement between you and your creditors. It passes your assets and property to a Trustee to be administered for the benefit of the creditors and the payment of debts. ....more....
Debt Consolidation Loans
A debt consolidation loan is an ideal solution to decrease the daily hassles and stress associated with debt. Secured and unsecured debt consolidation loans are available although consideration should be given to option you select. ....more....
Debt management solutions
In order to achieve financial freedom, the most important step is to firstly stop borrowing. Leave the credit cards at home, and have the presence of mind and commitment to stop using them altogether. If you live on a cash only basis you will never buy more than you can pay, and will help yourself not to go back into debt. ....more....
Debt relief
Financial hardship and debt is a great cause of worry and stress for many families throughout the UK. It can affect their ability to make the right decisions about allocating financial resources to debt which leads to a never ending problem. ...more....
A Guide to Debt Consolidation Programs
A large number of people struggle to deal with debt, and to make their payments on time. But why do people find themselves in such critical debt situations? One reason is because the average person pays around 25% of their expenses with credit cards. Paying with credit cards means paying back a credit issuer with interest as well as the amount that you choose to borrow. ...more....
Bankruptcy – Legally Eliminate Debt
Filing for bankruptcy should be the last option for a debtor as the effects are long term, and far reaching. This option should only be considered when the payment of debt is impossible. It is best to talk to a legal and financial consultant who will advise you on your position, and then only after you have exhausted all your resources to repay your debt should you consider this option. ...more....
USA Bankruptcy Questions Answered
When there is absolutely no other way to manage debt, then the only way out is to file for bankruptcy. There are many reasons why people file for bankruptcy, one of the major reasons being that all other possible debt management methods have failed. ...more.... |