Every month, figures from the Bank of England show that the UK’s mortgage debt continues to soar. Here’s how it’s exploded over the past decade:
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This Is Money: Top 50 Books Of All Time
George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four remains the most popular book with university students, see the full list. (How many have you read?)
MoneyExpert: Barclaycard Lowers APR
Barclaycard has announced that the annual percentage rate (APR) on its Barclaycard Platinum credit card is to be lowered from 17.9 per cent to 14.9 per cent.
Scotsman: Asset Rich, Cash Poor? Renting To The Rescue
RENTING a property might be seen by many as something to do when you’re a student before you can afford a place of your own, but it can be an attractive option for retired people, who can raise money from selling their family home.
Scotsman: Students Told To Claim Cash
STUDENTS hit by excessive bank charges have been urged to claim back their cash.
Motley Fool: The Best And Worst Current Accounts
Around six in seven adults (85%) have a current account, but the vast majority of these forty million people don’t have the right bank account to suit their needs.
MoneyExpert: Loan Benefits For Graduates
Since the beginning of this academic year, universities can now charge a maximum of £3,000 per year for tuition.
MoneyExpert: New Research Shows Divorcees Have Higher Than Average Debts
Those who are divorced rely on personal loans and credit cards more than those who are married, according to new research.
This Is Money: Student’s Deadly Debt
A student killed himself after his bank called in his £1,000 overdraft, an inquest heard yesterday
Scotsman: One-fifth Of New Students Live At Home
STEREOTYPICAL images of student existence – rowdy parties in halls of residence, chaotic rooms and meagre meals – is challenged by new research from NatWest, which reveals that more school leavers than ever are living at home during their university…