With the sharp increase in the number of repossession’s throughout England and Wales over the past year, it is vital that tenants are fully aware of their rights and what help is at hand for them. First and foremost it’s important to point out that...

Recent figures show that over 28 thousand mortgage repossession orders were made throughout England and Wales during the second quarter of this year, a 24% increase on the same period a year ago. Some government officials feel as though this steep rise...

Recent figures have revealed that a startling amount of Brits are using near to a third of their monthly incomes to cover repayments on one or more unsecured personal loans. The figures published by Callcredit, a credit reference agency, show that 14% ...

If you find yourself in a position over the coming months where you need to make a large purchase, say one in excess of £5,000 and you do not have the funds readily available, then the most realistic options you have are to either take out a personal loa...

The world of home improvement can be a confusing one; a feature that you personally may consider particularly attractive may not prove much of a delight to a potential future buyer. For this reason it’s vital that before investing in often costly home i...

Recent proposals by the CC (Competition Commission) may force a ban on lenders pushing the controversial PPI (Payment Protection Insurance) on customers. Such insurance is often bundled with financial products like loans and credit cards to protect co...

The following article continues the points made in the previous two with regards to what steps should be taken following a car accident. No matter how minor you think your injuries are it is important to get an appointment with a doctor or your local G...

Term assurance is considered one of the easiest and cheapest ways to protect your family’s income after your death. Level term assurance is known as such because it will only payout if you die within a specified term and the level, or amount returned is...

As pointed out in the previous article, there is a considerable amount to be saved for those that invest in a classic car compared to purchasing a modern-day car; particularly with regards to insurance, MOT costs and overall value. Petrol costs are gen...

When considering the advantages of a classic car, first and foremost are the financial implications of owning and running such a car. Purchasing and using a classic car as your main method of transport can save a considerable amount in motoring bills when...

According to a recent study, roughly 15m Britons are living a “deluded” financial lifestyle – trying to maintain a middle-class standard of living on a working class wage. Many are living in a middle-class fantasy world of second homes, private ...

Buying your first home or any piece of property for that matter is likely to be the most costly and stressful purchase you will ever make. For this reason, a mortgage broker is brought into the equation, making the buying process simpler. Essentially,...

As discussed in the previous article, it's nearly impossible for many students to attend an institute of higher education without getting into some degree of debt. The following outlines the other major aspect that comprises the typical student loan, ...

Students now make up 4% of the UK population, this equated to roughly 3.5 million in 2006. According to recent figures each of these students will leave university with almost £13,000 worth of debt! Although this is a staggering figure, unless all tu...

With the constantly changing financial markets, and the diversity of requirements that today’s customers are presenting, banks have had to evolve with the times. There are now loans targeting customers with all manner of needs. For those who need so...