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• Debtors urged to get credit card advice -- Citizens Advice, Youth Access and the Law Centres Federation to mark the beginning of Advice Week 2009, which runs until October 18. ... (more)
• Credit card spending warning issued to students -- Credit reports provider Equifax has released new research on student spending habits. ... (more)
• Concerns flagged up over credit reports system -- Credit scoring rules in the UK might be unfairly penalising some card customers, it has been claimed. ... (more)
• Debt calls rise 27% from prior year -- Debt inquiries relating to credit cards and loans are on the increase in the UK, new figures from Citizens Advice indicate. ... (more)
• Strapped UK consumers turn to loan sharks -- UK consumers who are being turned down by high street lenders in the recession are using other sources of credit, it has been revealed. ... (more)
• UK card issuers see record credit card charge-offs -- Charge-off rates at UK credit card providers are on the rise, according to analysis from ratings agencies Moody's and Fitch. ... (more)
• Credit card debtors should seek advice -- Professional advice can help people who have run up debts through loans and credit cards ... (more)
• UK braces for record card defaults -- The UK is bracing itself for an unprecedented number of credit cardholders defaulting on their balances as unemployment rises. ... (more)
• Equifax sees rise in consumer requests -- Credit report firm Equifax has reported a 10% rise in customer requests due to tightening criteria for borrowers. ... (more)
• One in five pensioners carry credit card debt -- One in five British pensioners have credit card debt, with an average outstanding balance of £8,892. ... (more)
• Credit card offers based on credit rating -- Having a poor credit rating can mean that consumers are only offered unattractive credit card deals - or none at all, according to Defaqto. ... (more)
• Prepaid credit cards help with budgeting -- Prepaid credit cards are being used by consumers for budgeting and to keep from falling into more debt ... (more)
• How to find the best credit card deal for you -- Not all lenders are raising rates and there are still some excellent credit card deals in the market. ... (more)
• 10 tips to finding the right credit card -- In your search for the best credit card to suit your needs, these 10 tips could save you hundreds of pounds. ... (more)
• Types of credit cards -- Decide what type of card will work best for you. There are a number of common types of credit cards available through banks or other financial institutions. ... (more)
• How many credit cards do you need? -- What is the right number of credit cards for you? Your ideal figure depends on how much you spend and how much debt you can pay off. ... (more)
• Good vs. bad credit: Why is this important? -- There are many misconceptions, and even outright lies, regarding credit, especially about what determines good and bad credit. ... (more)
• 5 easy steps to eliminate credit card debt -- For many, credit card and other personal debt is a fact of life. Follow this simple guide and you can begin to take charge of your financial future. ... (more)