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Bank Charges and How to Avoid Them
Bank charges can be annoying to say the least, but learning how to avoid them can save a great deal of money. For many people monthly bank charges can become a way...
Common Loan Scams to Look Out For
There is nothing worse than losing money to unscrupulous business practices, and where borrowers are concerned there are some common loan scams to look out for....
Consequences of Non Payments and Defaults
For the debtor the consequences of non payments and defaults on loans and other forms of credit can last for years. Not only can bad credit...
Debt Collectors and Knowing Your Rights
Knowing your rights where debt collectors are concerned is very important to avoid any additional stress brought on by debt. Debt collectors have...
Early Loan Repayment Charges
Some borrowers are well aware that early loan repayment charges will be applied if they repay a loan early. Other borrowers are not actually aware that this will...
Juggling Loans and Clearing Debt
It may seem like an ideal solution but juggling loans and clearing debt are not ideal financial partners. There are times when transferring loans can have its...
Last Resort Loans to Avoid
Last resort loans to avoid can include secured loans and high interest loans that are taken in desperation. The key to successful borrowing is to never borrow more...
Loan Lenders to Avoid
Although the Consumer Credit Act has give borrowers more choice of lenders than ever before there will always be loan lenders to avoid. Loan lenders to avoid will...
Mis-sold Payment Protection: Your Rights
Payment protection insurance has come under fire due to certain dubious selling techniques. But customers have been asserting their rights and...
New Laws: Fairer Deal for Credit Card Borrowers
There are 31 million credit card holders in the UK today, and together they owe more than £56 billion on their plastic.
However, a new...
Recognising That You Are a Borrowing Risk
A poor credit record will mean that the ability to borrow from a wide selection of lenders is seriously diminished. Recognising that you are a...
Recognising the Signs of a Bad Lender
When it comes to disreputable or unfair business practices the credit industry seems to have its fair share of bad lenders. Staying clear of bad...
Secured Loans Pitfalls to Be Aware of
Secured loans come with a number of disadvantages for the borrower. One of the biggest pitfalls when taking a secured loan is the risk of losing...
The Latest Loan Fraud Scams
New loan fraud scams are being reported in the media on a regular basis. The latest loan fraud scams can appear to be quite legitimate but the end result can be a...
The Pitfalls of No Credit Check Loans
The pitfalls of no credit check loans will no doubt be apparent to borrowers who have actually used them. No credit check loans will consist of...
The Right Time to use High Interest Loans
Although many people will think that there is never a right time to use high interest loans they can be useful in certain situations. Knowing the...
The Truth about Payment Protection Insurance
Payment protection insurance is a policy to protect payments in case of accident, illness, and unemployment, but the truth is that not everyone...
Why It's Becoming Harder to Borrow
With annual percentage rates at an all time high it does appear as if borrowing at reasonable rates has become a thing of the past. But although it has become harder...
Why Reliable Borrowers Are Paying for Bad Debtors
It may sound unfair but reliable borrowers are paying the price for unreliable debtors. Bad debtors are the alleged reason for increasing credit...
Writing Off Bank Loans
Writing off bank loans is not a common occurrence, no matter how many loan companies tell you otherwise. However, there are ways that bank loans and other forms of...
