What are millennials' real attitudes toward debt? -- Young adults aged 18 to about 34 have been characterised by their spontaneous, live-in-the-moment attitudes. But does that mindset carry over to debt and credit, too? ... (See Millennials)
Q&A: Why I live without credit cards -- Can you imagine living without a credit card? For some, going card-less means freedom from bills and debt. We talked with one young woman about her plastic-free life ... (See Living without credit)
Modern Brits expect cash to go extinct -- As credit cards and debit cards get more popular, Brits are becoming less likely to use cash. More than one-third believe cash will go extinct in 15 years ... (See Cash or plastic)
Are payday loans replacing credit cards? -- Payday loans have a bad reputation. Yet many UK consumers may be turning to them now that it's more difficult to qualify for a credit card ... (See Loans)
Women 'face higher online card fraud risk' -- Young women are most likely to become victims of credit card fraud, say researchers, because many of them fail to adopt simple security measures. Here's how to avoid the same fate ... (See Credit card fraud)
Millions plan to card hop this year -- Some 1.9 million people are set to switch credit cards over the next 12 months because the interest-free balance transfer period on their existing card is about to expire, new research suggests ... (See Credit card trends)
Bankers expect credit problems to worsen -- Eurozone conditions are proving a concern for personal lenders, according to a new report. Lenders across Europe are predicting a jump in the number of consumers who default on their loans ... (See Consumer lending)
Video: Is the UK debt problem under control? -- The recession is technically over; but millions of Britons are still struggling. If you're wondering just how bad the debt crisis is in the UK, here's a video that presents some startling statistics ... (See UK debt video)
Teen girls cast wary eye on student debt -- Teenage girls tend to be more pessimistic than teenage boys about their ability to afford university and pay off their student debts, according to a recent study ... (See Teen money )
UK consumers 'fearful of mobile payments' -- Phone hacking fears have put consumers off mobile payment systems, suggests new research. A recent study found that nearly half of all UK adults are concerned about mobile security ... (See Mobile payments security)
One in five need over a year to clear debts -- A significant proportion of Britons have outstanding credit card balances and many will need several months to clear their debts, according to new research ... (See Card debt)
6 tips for dealing with debt stress -- Financial worries and debt are major causes of stress and can lead to a variety of problems, including anxiety and depression. Here's how to take control of your financial future and reduce your stress ... (See Debt stress )
Brits say they would pay £3 to top up mobile wallets -- The vast majority of Britons with smartphones would consider using their devices to make mobile payments, a new survey has found, and many say they would even pay to top up their mobile wallets ... (See Mobile wallets)
Over-55s struggle with rising unsecured debts -- The financial situation of Britain's older generations appears to be worsening, with growing numbers of over-55s finding themselves deep in unsecured debt, according to the latest research from insurance group Aviva. ... (See Debt in retirement)
How to plan a frugal wedding -- Now that summer wedding fever is almost over, it's time to start scoping out deals during the off-season. Here's how to plan your wedding without ruining your budget ... (See Budget wedding)
Average Brit saves £1,196 a year with vouchers -- Britons are making the most of discount codes and vouchers, according to new research. Consumers, on average, save nearly 1,200 pounds a year by using discounts and special offers ... (See Savings)
Survey: 1 in 3 Scots has outstanding credit card debt -- The Scottish government has published the results from the latest Scottish Household Survey on families' finances. Here's how Scots are coping in the face of high inflation and spending cuts ... (See Survey)
Number of cash-strapped Brits at all-time high -- One in three Britons have no money left over after paying for essentials, according to new research. And those who do are using it to pay off debts and increase their savings ... (See Trends)
Are you committing financial infidelity? -- Have you ever made a sneaky purchase behind your partner's back, or maintained a secret credit card. So have a lot of people. Experts say that financial infidelity is surprisingly common -- and destructive to relationships ... (See Love)
Smartphones to get secure fingerprint technology -- Consumers' fears about mobile payment security may be answered. Smartphones could soon employ fingerprint technology to confirm a user's identity during mobile payments ... (See Mobile)
Britons anticipate cash-free future -- Many Brits believe cash will soon be obsolete. According to a new study, a growing number are instead turning to credit cards and embracing new ways to pay, such as contactless ... (See Cash-free)
Dealing with credit card debt during a divorce -- Unfortunately, joint credit card debt doesn't just disappear after you divorce. You will have to work with your ex to sort out how to pay off your joint balances and close that financial chapter for good ... (See Debt)
5 common love and money mistakes -- It doesn't matter whether you've been married for 30 years or are on your third date, a topic that will likely cause the most conflict between you and your partner is money ... (See Relationships)
Concerns raised over unsecured debts of low-income groups -- The Consumer Credit Counselling Service is sounding the alarm over the high levels of unsecured credit card, loan and overdraft debts that are burdening too many Britons on low incomes ... (See Debt)
Food prices rising, forcing Brits to creatively cope -- Food prices have risen significantly in recent months, forcing UK consumers to change their supermarket shopping habits, rethink what they buy and consider new ways to spend ... (See Shop)
Handling a loved one's debt after death -- Many people still have active credit cards after they die. While the last thing on your mind may be your loved one's finances, they won't resolve themselves. Here are the steps you need to take as a survivor ... (See Debt after death)
5 secrets of credit score overachievers -- Consumers with the best credit scores qualify for better interest rates, juicier rewards and other perks reserved for those with excellent credit. Here's what you can do to join the club ... (See Credit rating)
Consumers using smartphones to shop -- More UK shoppers are going online to shop around -- and many are logging in with their smartphones and tablets rather than computers, according to a recent study ... (See Mobile shopping)
Study: Overseas ATM withdrawals costly -- UK travellers are paying high fees in exchange for withdrawing cash abroad, new research shows. But experts say that frequent travellers can minimize these costs with the right card ... (See Fees)
Study: Debt boosts young people's self esteem -- Many young adults feel a sense of empowerment through their credit cards and other forms of debt, a US study has found, but the effect tends to decline with age ... (See Self-esteem)
How to fund wedding expenses with a credit card -- Your wedding day can be the happiest -- and most expensive -- day of your life. Before reaching for the credit card, know about the protections it offers -- and risks it poses ... (See Wedding)
Why you should never reuse credit card PINs -- An alarming number of Brits are putting themselves at risk for identity theft by using the same security details on multiple bank and credit card accounts. Here's why you shouldn't make the same mistake ... (See Fraud)
McDonald's adopts contactless card technology -- Contactless technology will soon make fast food even more accessible. McDonald's has confirmed that customers will be able to make contactless card payments in all of its UK restaurants by the end of May 2011 ... (See Contactless )
'Excessive' card surcharges continue to draw fire -- Consumer advocates argue that credit card surcharges are not only too high -- they're becoming increasingly widespread as more businesses, including airlines and estate agents, adopt the practice ... (See Surcharges)
Travellers to US may be unable to use credit cards -- The EPC wants magnetic stripes removed from European credit cards. But if the US is too slow in adopting chip-and-PIN, then travellers from the UK may be left unable to use their credit cards ... (See US travel )
Save now to pay for Christmas 2011 -- Spring is usually when holiday shoppers start to pay off their leftover holiday debt -- or fall further behind. To avoid a post-holiday hangover in Spring 2012, experts say: Plan ahead and start saving now ... (See Holiday tips)
What banks consider to be "bad credit" -- Every credit card provider uses their own unique credit scoring system when deciding whether to give you a loan. But there are key signals that every bank watches out for when determining whether a consumer is a bad credit risk ... (See Bad credit)
Study: Many Brits lack key knowledge of credit scores -- 1/3 of Brits are unsure why they are failing credit checks, and many know little about the credit card application process, say authors of a new report by credit scoring agency Equifax ... (See Credit)
Budget 2011 provides some relief for families -- Several of the new budget measures will be welcomed by UK households; but experts say it could be some time before Brits notice any major changes to their finances ... (See Budget 2011)
Mailed credit card offers frustrate consumers -- Not everyone welcomes the unsolicited credit card offers that flood their mailbox. New research from Callcredit shows that many people are put off by poorly-targeted credit card offers that arrive on their doorstep ... (See Card offers)
Do you prefer credit cards to cash? -- If so, you're not alone. New research from the Payments Council reveals that Britons are more likely to pay for goods and services with plastic rather than with cash ... (See Card trends)
Credit card complaints spike 9% -- A total of 6m inquiries were brought to the attention of Citizens Advice over the past year, the charity revealed today. ... (See Complaints)
