January is the busiest month for people taking out personal loans, it has emerged, following the festive season when many may have overspent or taken out extra credit.
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MoneyExpert: Don’t Publicise Your Details, Warns PayPal
Some 8.8 million people have admitted to reading out their confidential debit or credit card details while on the phone at work.
MoneyExpert: N&P Introduces New Current Account Rate
Those looking to review their finances and compare current account rates in the new year could benefit from a new tier from Norwich and Peterborough Building Society (N&P).
This Is Money: Xmas Fuels Insolvency Numbers
Up to 30,000 personal insolvencies are expected in the first three months of the year, with a third caused by Christmas excess
This Is Money: Christmas Fuels Insolvency Numbers
Up to 30,000 personal insolvencies are expected in the first three months of the year, with a third caused by Christmas excess
This Is Money: Credit Crunch Hits Visa Diners
Thousand of people found their credit cards were refused on New Year’s Eve after the Visa authorisation system went into meltdown
Scotsman: Make It Your Resolution To Keep Tabs On The Taxman
SO THE party is over, or it will be tomorrow. The harsh light of dawn will bring us all back to earth with a bump. January is the month of credit card bills, tax returns and eye-watering gas and electricity payments.
MoneyExpert: Over A Third Of Brits Now Bank Online
The amount of people who conduct their banking via the internet has almost doubled in the past four years, it has emerged.
This Is Money: Mortgage Lending Hits New Record
Mortgage lending by banks hit record levels in November but consumer credit remained subdued, new figures today indicated
MoneyExpert: Britons Give “generously” Via Credit Cards
The amount given to charities via debit and credit cards has been consistently higher since 2004, it has emerged.