by Steve | Jun 11, 2021 | Debt, Personal Finance
After a few months of repayments, any debt can start to feel like a burden that hangs above your bank account waiting to swipe away money. From mortgages to car loans and everything in between, it’s tempting to try and pay off your debts early and start putting...
by Steve | Sep 4, 2020 | Debt
Those in tough financial situations – whether due to Covid-19 or otherwise – have had a little extra breathing space over the past few months, while all evictions have been paused and debt-collectors have been told to stop their activity. From this week some of that...
by Steve | Jan 3, 2020 | Personal Finance
Did Christmas stretch your budget a little further than intended this year? It’s easy to get swept up in the extravagance of the season – and you certainly aren’t alone. According to a survey published on Metro, some 28% of people get into debt to help...
by Steve | Oct 22, 2018 | Debt, Personal Finance
A loan shark is anybody who lends money without authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). With the exception of friendly ‘loans that you might receive from family or other loved ones, its completely illegal to lend money without permission from...
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...