This morning UK charity National Numeracy and credit reporting agency Experian have announced that they will be collaborating on new research after a successful 2018 pilot study.
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How to plan ahead and reduce the cost of Christmas
Christmas is an expensive time of year, but it really shouldn’t leave you in the red. By planning ahead and setting some ground rules, you won’t have to start 2019 struggling to make ends meet. So with eight weeks to go until the big day – we know, we know, it’s only October. Should we […]
Everyday Loans Awarded Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2018
February 2018, Everyday Loans has won the Feefo Gold Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers. Created by Feefo, Trusted Service is awarded only to those businesses that use Feefo to collect genuine ratings and reviews. Those that meet the high standard, based […]
Unemployment drops below two million
Unemployment in the UK dropped below two million in the three months to the end of August – for the first time in five years. According to data from the Office for National Statistics the number of unemployed people dropped by 154,000 to its lowest level since 2008. The unemployment rate fell by 6% while […]
How being near top schools impacts house prices
The cost of a university education has already increased, but now it seems so too has the cost of regular education in the UK. That’s because house prices near to the best performing state schools are now costing a premium, according to Lloyds Banking Group. They report that anyone wanting to live next to the […]
Financial difficulties meaning parents skip meals
More than one in ten parents has admitted they have skipped a meal in order to save money to cover housing costs, according to a new survey from YouGov. The poll of working families revealed that housing costs are a major concern, given the higher proportion of wages that are required to cover housing costs. […]
Improving a bad credit rating – what you can do?
Finding additional funds to cover bills and living costs can be difficult in instances where applicants have bad credit. Taking measures to improve a credit score can help the situation, as it showcases an ability to manage money effectively. In order to make a difference, an understanding of how credit ratings work is required, so […]
The advantages of debt consolidation
Debt consolidation involves taking out a new loan in order to pay off existing debts and will often boast a lower interest rate. If you’re finding it hard to stay on top of several high interest loans, putting all of your eggs into the one basket can certainly help matters. The benefits Debt consolidation loans […]
Bad credit: The truth
With so many households feeling the financial strain, bad credit is affecting thousands up and down the country. But what is it? Put simply, bad credit is a negative record of a person’s past borrowing and repayment behaviour. If you have failed to stick to the terms of a credit agreement, perhaps by missing payments […]
Pensioners offered state pension top-ups
After the recent announcement of a new ‘state pension top-up’ scheme, many are in a predicament when it comes to taking part or not. It is now possible for pensioners to top up their state pension, which could mean receiving an extra £25 per week. This particular offer will be available to anyone who reaches […]