Debt levels across the UK/London regions revealed by Infographic

In 2011, MDC, or Money, Debt and Credit, the financial service company, helped thousands clients in the UK with their personal finances. Their latest Infographic illustrates the average amount of debt that people have in the UK, based on the data from MDC’s bespoke service of Financial Management Plans. This revealed that the typical amount of [...]

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Eight more years of stagnation for average family

It is estimated that people who are not earning large salaries won’t see the amount of disposable income they have increase to the levels seen before the recession for another eight years. This figure has recently been released by the think tank, the Resolution Foundation.

The study was titled ‘Squeezed Britain’ and it applies to households [...]

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Over 55s not pension savvy

A great many people have reached the age of 55 without any sort of plan for their retirement, and those who have been saving for the future have seen their savings dwindling in the past year.

According to the recent Real Retirement Report from Aviva, a global life insurance company based in London, the average savings [...]

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Real Retirement Report from Aviva

A great many UK citizens have reached the age of 55 without any sort of plan for their retirement, and those who have been saving for the future have seen their savings dwindling in the past year.  According to the recent Real Retirement Report from Aviva, a global life insurance company based in London, the [...]

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UK credit rating system explained by aqua card infographic

UK credit rating system explained by aqua card infographic

The well known provider of credit cards for bad credit, Aqua Card, has just released a new infographic aimed at helping the British public to better understand their personal credit ratings. This in-depth graphic, specifically designed to explain what does and does not affect credit ratings, how [...]

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How to dig yourself out of credit card debt

With credit card debt on the increase seeking advice from a debt counsellor is a first approach to discharging the debt. Some people are seriously affected knowing that they owe large amounts of money and receipt of the monthly statement only adds to their discomfort. In extreme cases a person’s health may be put at [...]

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Guide to Insurance Bonds – Free Gudie from Defaqto

If you are thinking of  investing in insurance bonds, independent research company Defaqto has published a free guide to Insurance Bonds which encompasses both onshore bonds and offshore bonds.

The areas covered by Defaqto’s Insurance Bond Guide include:

A market overview of onshore and offshore bonds
The investment types available
Charging structures and fees
Policyholder protection
The taxation [...]

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