1. UK pension savings the lo...

Only 46% of people in the UK are saving enough for retirement, according to recent research. This percentage has hit its lowest level in eight years. Saving for retirement is defined by putting at least 12% of your salary into a pension...

2. Debt collection agencies ...

Think your job is tough?. As of December 2011, debt collectors have been handed £60 billion in debt to chase down. According to the Credit Services Association the figure has grown by £6 billion in the second half of 2011. Most of the...

3. 10 Things debt collectors...

1. They cannot keep calling you over and over again You should not have to program a special ringtone to avoid their calls, they are mostly limited to three phone calls a week. 2. They cannot call you at ungodly hours Depending on what...

4. Facebook: a debt collecto...

If you are a regular user of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, then beware. Debt collectors are now using this as a tool to get in touch with and in some cases, humiliate those you are in debt. In October, 2011 the...

5. 6 steps to ride yourself ...

1. Face reality Add up the balances of all the credit cards (and loans) you owe. And list the rate you are paying on each card. List all your essential expenses each month (rent, petrol etc) calculate the difference between your essential...
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UK pension savings the lowest in 8 years

UK pension savings the lowest in 8 years

Only 46% of people in the UK are saving enough for retirement, according to recent research. This percentage has hit its lowest level in eight years. Saving for retirement is defined by putting at least 12% of...
Debt collection agencies are tracking down £60 billion

Debt collection agencies are tracking do...

Think your job is tough?. As of December 2011, debt collectors have been handed £60 billion in debt to chase down. According to the Credit Services Association the figure has grown by £6 billion in the...
10 Things debt collectors are not allowed to do

10 Things debt collectors are not allowe...

1. They cannot keep calling you over and over again You should not have to program a special ringtone to avoid their calls, they are mostly limited to three phone calls a week. 2. They cannot call you at...
Facebook: a debt collector’s new weapon

Facebook: a debt collector’s new weapon...

If you are a regular user of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, then beware. Debt collectors are now using this as a tool to get in touch with and in some cases, humiliate those you are in...
6 steps to ride yourself of credit card debt

6 steps to ride yourself of credit card ...

1. Face reality Add up the balances of all the credit cards (and loans) you owe. And list the rate you are paying on each card. List all your essential expenses each month (rent, petrol etc) calculate the...

Facebook: a debt collector’s new weapon