Image conscious consumers tempted into debt by cars

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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.

Wedding loans to top £1 billion

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Sainsbury’s Loans offer an instant decision and funds delivered within 24 hours as well as the option to make no repayments for the first three months. As thousands of  women look to take advantage of this Leap Year and propose to their partners, Sainsbury’s Finance estimates that as many as 123,500 personal loans worth an estimated £1.16 billion will be taken out during 2008 to help pay for weddings(1).

Motorists Set To Throw Away £174 Million By Not Driving A Hard Bargain On Car Finance

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UK motorists are set to waste almost £174 million[1] by signing up to car dealer finance when they buy their new ‘08’ registration cars in March, reveals uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching website. 

We Owe Each Other £26 Billion In Friends and Family Debts

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People in the UK are owed more than £26 billion[1] in unpaid debts by their friends and family, new research* by secure online payment provider PayPal reveals.

Credit Blacklist Hits 4 Million People

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As many as four million people fear they have damaged their credit rating beyond repair after falling into financial difficulty, according to new research* from AXA.