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2008-04-28	Stop unfair bank charges
	Recent High Court ruling has led some to suggest that the ruling doesn't go far enough.
2008-04-10	Banks not doing adequate checks
	Recent figures indicate the extent to which banks were not doing adequate checks to ensure borrowers could afford the loans
2008-04-04	Debt consolidation loans add more debt
	Startling statistics reveal that those who take out a debt consolidation loan go on to get further into debt.
2008-04-01	Banks are not doing enough!
	An explanation of why the new Banking code does not go far enough to help debtors
2008-03-28	Using credit cards to pay household bills?
	A rise in credit card spending in the Christmas period was not reflected in the tells.
2008-03-27	Worry about the financial future
	A recent survey has revealed that nearly half of the adult population is worried about making future mortgage payments.
2008-03-10	Additional charges to be exposed
	Ofcom are clamping down on companies who hide charges from the consumer
2008-02-19	No sympathy from banks
	News and comment regarding the banks lack of understanding for those who are struggling with their mortgages.
2008-02-06	Debt consolidation is getting more difficult
	As a result of the credit crunch getting a debt consolidation loan will be more difficult and expensive.
2008-02-05	Be careful of debt consolidation loans
	Debt consolidation loans as a means of debt management should be carefully examined claims personal finance magazine.
2008-02-04	Financial fitness
	Discipline is required to achieve financial fitness. Debtwatchdog is your trainer.
2008-01-07	IVA's and bankruptcies set to soar
	Latest research predicts that the number of IVA's and bankruptcies will increase in 2008.
2007-12-30	Store card problems
	Store cards unfair marketing is creating a problems for the future.
2007-12-03	Credit card cash, good debt management?
	Using credit cards for cash withdrawals indicates poor debt management
2007-11-26	Mortgage problems ahead
	Stricter lending criteria will cause problems for money in the future.
2007-11-16	Are you having a plastic Christmas?
	Over spending over the Christmas period can have financial repercussions over the following year a report claims.
2007-11-16	Debt management plans may be only option
	With the credit crunch biting into the availability of cheap credit the consequence is many will no longer be able to afford debt consolidation.
2007-11-08	Check the T&C's of your credit card
	Debt consolidation has been recommended for expensive credit cards debts.
2007-11-05	Too much plastic can cause problems
	It is predicted that this Christmas will see more people using their plastic to finance there lifestyle.
2007-11-05	Is debt blame throwing the answer?
	Recent figures demonstrates that Brits are ignoring their debt problems and blaming others.
2007-11-02	Debt consolidation-a possible solution
	Debt consolidation, can be a useful tool to manage your debt problem.
2007-10-25	Financial ignorance causing debt problems
	Figures reveal that 70% of Brits do not understand the impact on their mortgage repayments of an interest rate rise.
2007-10-09	Negative Equity Risk For First Time Buyers
	The recent downturn in house prices may give cause for concern to new house buyers who have just stepped on the property ladder.
2007-10-08	Debt Consolidation Getting More Expensive!
	Recent increases in interest rates for borrowers has caused many debtors to worry about their debt problems
2007-10-03	IVA's Are A Useful Tool For Debtors
	An industry spokesman has commented on how important IVA's are to debtors.
2007-10-01	Bankrupt Pensioners
	The number of pensioners going bankrupt has doubled in the last five years and things are set to get worse if thing don't improve.
2007-09-26	Debt Consolidation Top Reason For Borrowing
	More and more people are giving debt consolidation as a reason for borrowing.
2007-09-24	Banks Tightening Their Belts
	The fallout from high street banks revising their lending criteria.
2007-09-19	A Debt Consolidation Loan Too Far
	Too many Brits are not using debt consolidation correctly and consequently are getting further and further into debt due to poor debt management.
2007-09-11	How Much Debt Is Too Much Debt?
	Debt levels are anticipated to rise over the next four years.
2007-09-11	The Final Straw For Debt Ridden Britons?
	The effect of high interest rates will have on those with poor credit scores.
2007-09-06	What Is An IVA?
	Figures reveal that more half the UK population do not know what an IVA is.
2007-09-04	Debt Driving Up Downsizing
	Latest figures released indicate that more people are using their equity to manage their debt problem.
2007-09-03	Repossession Figures Set To Increase
	Latest figures released by Rics indicating an increase in the number of house repossessions.
2007-08-29	Cheap Tricks Of Credit Card Companies
	News item revealing the tricks that credit card companies get up to.
2007-08-28	Nation Of Poor Savers
	Recent figures about the the UK's attitude towards saving.
2007-08-24	Bankrupt Britain?
	News article revealing that UK may be on the verge of bankruptcy.
2007-08-22	Storing Up Problems
	Many people do not think about how expensive store credit cards are.
2007-08-20	Unrealistic About Debt
	Latest statistics which reveal that 66% do not know how long it would take to pay off their debts.
2007-08-17	It's Fashionable To Be In Debt?
	Reporting research which describes Brits as a nation of overspenders.
2007-08-14	The Cost Of Unexpected Bills
	News item revealing the problem associated with unexpected bills.
2007-08-14	OAP Debt Problem
	News article highlighting debt problems in retirement
2007-08-07	Wealth Is Lost On The Young
	Debt problems of 18 - 34 year olds in the UK
2007-08-06	House Repossessions Up
	Examining the recent increase in house repossessions in the UK
2007-08-02	Double Trouble
	Examining the British attitude to the amount of debt they owe.
2007-08-02	Bank Charges - Carry On Claiming
	While the OFT proceed with a test court case against various banks, you should still put forward your claims.
2007-07-03	Saving For A Rainy Day
	Article examining recent figures indicating low savings ratio
2007-05-31	Millionaire status, nothing to be proud of
	News article revealing that CCJ's are at their highest for 10 years.
2007-05-15	Banks Raise Base Rates
	consequence of interest rate rise, cost of borrowing problem
2007-05-08	Are We Losing The Plot?
	Personal debt levels are growing rapidly, are we getting to an unrecoverable situation
2007-05-04	Insolvency Record
	Record rises in the number of Insolvencies and Bankruptcies in the first quarter of 2007.
2007-04-30	OFT to investigate bank current accounts
2007-04-30	House reposession predicted to double
2007-04-30	Consumers get better protection