Debt News
Rising Student Loan Rates
Posted by Sam Smith on 1st September 2010 to Debt News
It was announced this week that the zero rate of interest on student loans has been scrapped. The Student Loans company advise that students who took a loan after 1998 will be charged 1.5% interest ...
Benefit Health Check
Posted by Sam Smith on 23rd August 2010 to Debt News
The majority of people in the UK are unaware that although working, they are entitled to some sort of tax benefit – therefore missing out on crucial funds.. Benefits maybe available for those in th...
Mortgage Lending on the up..?
Posted by Sam Smith on 19th August 2010 to Debt News
New figures released today show that Mortgage lending is back on the up, but Andrew Montlake, of mortgage broker Coreco, said the market was "by no means close to returning to normal". "Mortgage len...
Wheel Clampers - Clamped!
Posted by Sam Smith on 18th August 2010 to Debt News
Wheel clampers will be banned from operating on private land, in was revealed yesterday. This is a government bid to stop rogue companies charging extortionate fees to motorists. Only police or coun...
Child Trust Fund Changes
Posted by Sam Smith on 1st August 2010 to Debt News
Today was the last day that parents of newborns will receive the £250 CTF voucher. Any baby born after this date will receive a standard £50 (formerly £250), with those in low income families rece...
Hefty Mortgage Deposits
Posted by Sam Smith on 29th July 2010 to Debt News
Although the number of mortgage deals have increased this year, in the majority these deals mean a first time buyer deposit of 25% is required, which according to statistics from the Council of Mortga...
Tracker Rate Mortgage - Interest Rates
Posted by Sam Smith on 25th July 2010 to
Are you one of the many homeowners that benefitted from the low interest rates with a Tracker rate mortgage? These were the lowest rates the UK has seen in 400 years. Unfortunately these low interest...
Increase your earnings
Posted by Vicky James on 19th July 2010 to Debt News
Are you finding it a struggle to keep on top of your finances? Maybe you just need to increase your earnings and bring a little more money in to make sure your bills or covered, or are looking to earn...
UK Public Sector Debt
Posted by Sam Smith on 14th July 2010 to Debt News
Figures released today show that the UK’s debt problem within the Public sector could be £4trillion higher than previously thought. A study carried out by the ONS (Office for National Statistics)...
