One in ten in the dark about their level of debt

Posted in: Borrowing, Featured Article
As a nation, we're in the dark about our finances, according to new research released by CreditExpert.co.uk today. The survey reveals that despite 96 per cent of us claiming to be familiar with our current finances, when questioned further it appears that many of us do not have a clear picture of our credit commitments.

Concerns rising about coping with debt mountain

Posted in: Borrowing
Increasing numbers of people who owe money to banks and finance companies are concerned about their ability to manage their debts, new research* from MoneyExpert.com reveals.

Image conscious consumers tempted into debt by cars

Posted in: Personal Loans
Cars are the biggest culprits when it comes to tempting people into spending beyond their means, according to a consumer survey[1] by Experian®, the global information services company.  The research reveals that men are nearly twice as likely to get into four-wheeled debt than women.

Sidestep pricey mortgages for the cost of a daily cappuccino

Posted in: Mortgages
As house prices continue to decline, many homeowners could face more than paper-losses1 on their properties. Falling house prices means that even diligent mortgage payers may not meet their lenders' stringent requirements when their current deals end.

Credit card companies withdraw £3.1 billion in credit limit cuts

Posted in: Credit Cards
Credit card companies have clawed back some £3.1 billion worth of credit by cutting the spending limits of their customers, according to MoneyExpert.com