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Christmas credit warning

FAMILIES who turn to credit to pay for Christmas could be setting themselves up for a New Year debt disaster, charity Action for Children warns Read

Tracker mortgages getting rarer

HOMEOWNERS now need a deposit of at least 25% to qualify for a two-year tracker rate mortgage. Read

Topps profits hit by property market slump

THE UK’s biggest tile and wood floor retailer yesterday said current sales were 18% down as the turmoil in the property market continued to bite. Read

Epitrio signs Singapore deal

BROADBAND network performance monitoring specialist Epitiro has signed a deal with the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore. Read

Green DIY motivated by money

ONE in 10 people carrying out home improvements have used reclaimed or environmentally friendly materials, according to a study. Read

Don’t get caught out by the higher-interest mortgages

THE Government continues to pile pressure on lenders to pass on the recent Bank of England base rate cut to existing borrowers. Read

Price of gold up by a tenth thanks to credit crunch

THE price of gold has jumped by nearly a tenth since the credit crunch first struck as investors look for a safe haven for their money. Read

Half of young first-time buyers get help onto property ladder

NEARLY half of all young first-time buyers are now receiving help getting on to the property ladder, research shows. Read

Euro ‘hit’ for pensioners

BRITISH pensioners living abroad have seen their incomes dive by 20% during the past two years due to the falling strength of the pound. Read

Why fine wines are a vintage way to invest

INVESTING in wine is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to stocks and shares, according to a firm of independent financial advisers. Read

Big rise in use of £50 notes

THE number of £50 notes in circulation is up by 20% in a sign people are hoarding cash amid the banking crisis, it has emerged. Read

Landlords cashing in at the expense of frustrated vendors

DEMAND for rented accommodation has soared by 50% during the past year as house price falls continue to put people off buying their own home. Read

Consumers move to debit cards to stay clear of debt

CREDIT card spending is expected to fall this year as consumers opt to use their debit cards in a bid to keep their debt down, a report claims. Read

THE global economic downturn has forced us all to look at how we manage our money. This may be of benefit as we stop taking things for granted and look more carefully at our utilities bills, credit cards and overdrafts. In such circumstances, perhaps it is time we take a closer look at our financial planning in general. Read