Millions of British credit card holders urged to cancel their cards

It was recently revealed that tens of millions of Playstation network accountholders across the world are at risk following the theft of personal customer data. The Japanese firm Sony, which manufactures the Playstation and runs the network, did not reveal the breach as soon as it knew, choosing to wait a week before revealing the [...]

Banks prefer buy to let borrowers to first time buyers

As any first time buyer will know trying to get a mortgage in the current climate can be very difficult, with banks demanding very good credit, high deposits, and even then being picky about whether or not they are prepared to give out any money. Banks are extremely wary after the financial problems experienced over [...]

Bigger homes going up for rent

It has been reported that there has been an increase in the number of larger homes coming onto the market for rent, with the owners of the homes putting them up for rent because they are unable to sell them in the current climate. The bigger homes are hitting the market in the London and [...]

Is the Royal Wedding something that people will be celebrating?

With the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton only a week away the television, newspapers, and magazines are full of claims that the event is likely to lift the spirits of the people of the UK as they watch the young couple get hitched. However, whilst the older generation tend to love nothing [...]

Bad financial climate could mean more credit card applications

As most people are only too well aware the cost of living has been soaring lately, and many people have found themselves in a position where they are struggling to meet even basic payments such as paying for food, petrol, and bills. Many people have found themselves having to cope with far higher living costs [...]

Insurance protection could double first time buyer numbers

As most people are only too aware the state of the property market in the UK has been volatile over the past couple of years, and one of the groups to suffer hugely is first time buyers. Many first time buyers have been priced out of the market because it has become so difficult for [...]

Get help with your mortgage or rent by taking a lodger

Officials have recently pointed out that many people who are homeowners or renters, and who have a spare room in their home, could make a substantial amount of money towards their mortgage or rent simply by renting out a room and sharing facilities with a lodger under the Rent-A-Room scheme, which was started by the [...]

Don’t let debt problems drag you down

As anyone with large levels of debt will know it can be very difficult to cope with rising financial problems. In fact, finances can have a severe impact on all other areas of your life, from your sleep patterns and general health to your work and relationships. The enormous strain that debt can put on [...]

Dubious honour for Barclay’s Bank

High Street banking giant Barclay’s has recently earned the dubious honour of being the most complained about bank in the latter part of last year. The UK’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Authority, recently revealed that more than five thousand complaints per day are lodged against banks in the UK and in the last six [...]

People losing sleep over finances

It has been claimed that more and more people are losing sleep over their finances these days, with the strain on household finances causing immense stress for many people. Charities have warned that many people cannot sleep because of their debt problems, and have gone as far as to say that debt worries are keeping [...]