Banks wrote off a record £1.4bn of customers’ bad debt in 2006 as thousands of consumers took advantage of debt relief tools
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MoneyExpert: Majority Of Brits Plan To Save Next Year
Some 82 per cent of Britons intend to organise their savings next year, with one in five admitting that they had not saved as much as anticipated in 2006.
MoneyExpert: Credit Unions ‘could Provide Lower-cost Loans’
Those looking to compare loans as the beginning of 2007 approaches could benefit from a report from the Association of British Credit Unions (Abcul).
MoneyExpert: Check Your Current Account Funds This Christmas
Shoppers could benefit from checking the amount of their existing funds this Christmas, as the rush to buy presents could lead to people overspending.
Scotsman: Virgin Card Offers Extended Free Credit
VIRGIN Money is planning to help extend the Christmas cheer by launching a credit card deal with a 13-month interest-free period for balance transfers.
MoneyExpert: Virgin Offers 13-month Balance Transfer Deal
For many, Christmas is a suitable time to compare credit cards and reassess personal finances.
MoneyExpert: Christmas Debit And Credit Card Spends Top £31.6bn
Shoppers are expected to spend a total of £31.6 billion on their debit and credit cards during the month of December, new research has found.
MoneyExpert: Consolidate Store Card Debt With A Loan, Says A&L
Consumers who have used store cards to pay for their Christmas shopping are being advised to transfer outstanding balances to a low-rate loan to minimise interest payments.
MoneyExpert: Consumers Offered New Christmas Savings Plan
Consumers are being alerted to a new savings account aimed at helping them save for next Christmas and avoid falling into debt.
Motley Fool: Play The Great Credit-Card Shuffle!
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