Dealing with debt
Almost of all us borrow money at some point in our lives. This section will help you find the cheapest rates, borrow sensibly and put things right if your debts are getting out of control.
Personal finance guru Alvin Hall explains how we get into the habit of using credit cards, and how to break free.Insight
Our articles, tips and ideas will help you learn how to borrow sensibly, repay your debts and manage your credit rating to your advantage.
- What to do if you can't pay your bills
- Death, debt and the taxman
- Living on a financial knife-edge?
- Spend-happy teens look forward to debt
- Ten steps to minimise the risk of repossession
- When 1,355% interest loans might make sense
- Are you a debt fatty?
- Will the debt collector call?
- Take control of debt, before it costs you everything
- When the debt collector calls
Credit crisis
- Credit crunch survival guide
- 10 ways to get it right when credit's tight
- Make your debts cost less
- Retail therapy can damage your wealth
- Refused credit? Don't panic
- Eight ways to tackle debt before 50
- How irresponsible banks could cost you your home
- How long can banks chase you for debt?
- Cut repayments without 0% cards
- The true cost of a venti latte
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