by Steve | Sep 7, 2018 | Debt, Loans, News, Personal Finance
Short term loans: a dangerous financial product that prays on those in financial difficulty, or a useful tool for getting out of an unexpected financial scrape? You’ll probably have your own opinion on whether this type of financial product is ethical, but...
by Steve | Mar 23, 2018 | Debt, Loans, Pensions, Personal Finance, Saving
With the new season almost upon us, it’s not just your house you’ll want to think about getting into order – your finances can always do with a bit of a spring clean too. Of course, you’ll need more than a feather duster and a bit of polish. But the...
by Steve | Jul 14, 2017 | Credit Cards, Debt, Loans, Mortgages, News, Personal Finance
Lenders have been warned by the banking sector’s watchdog to stay vigilant after highlighting the possibilities of another credit crunch. The Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) reviewed the stability of all forms of consumer credit,...
by Steve | May 3, 2017 | Credit Cards, Debt, Loans, Mortgages, News, Personal Finance, Property
Consumer lending is slowing down, from a 10-year-high of 7.2% last October to 6.1% this March. That’s the verdict from the British Bankers Association (BBA). March’s lending figure is also down compared to February’s 6.5%, with those seeking credit cards...
by Steve | Apr 12, 2017 | Loans, News, Personal Finance, Saving
Look out, savers, there’s a new type of ISA in town – and it’s offering an attractive 8.7% interest rate on your savings. But before you rush out to sign up, it’s worth knowing what this new ISA is, and why that generous interest rate might not be...
