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Doorstep Loans – A Useful Service or Debt Trap

What is a doorstep loan? The advantages and disadvantages of doorstep loans. Should you take a doorstep loan?

How to become Debt Free

Ways to become debt free. Understanding your budget and living expenses. Managing your budget. How to make savings. Use a Debt Management solution.

In debt after Christmas – what can I do?

Practical ways to review your finances and get your Christmas Debt under control. How to manage your debts. Using a debt management solution.

Prevent personal debt with better financial management

One in four consumers is in urgent need of a financial plan if they are to avoid falling into debt in 2012, the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) has warned.

Managing your money at University

How to manage your money at University. Choosing a student bank account. How to use a monthly budget plan to manage your money and avoid too much debt.

I am using credit cards to pay for my bills each month

With more than five million households using credit cards to pay for household bills we consider the options available if you find that you are running out of money before the end of the month.

Avoid getting into debt over Christmas start saving now

Saving for next Christmas should start in January. How to decide what you can afford to save. Advice on how to save.

Make saving a habit in the new year

Why is saving important? How to make saving a habit. Should you pay off your debt first before you start to save?

Keep out of debt – give yourself a financial makeover

How to improve your finances. Understanding your current financial position. Tips on when and how to save. What if you are struggling to pay debts?