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People lose track of their money `for a host of reasons`
Many consumers simply forget about some of their investments or bank accounts, according to the Unclaimed Assets Register.... >>

Education `key to ending debt woes`
Youngsters in the UK "need a foundation of financial education" during their school days as it could help prevent them from getting into debt later in life, according to educational charity pfeg.... >>

Attention drawn to `forgotten` money
There is a lot of money sitting in bank accounts that has effectively been "forgotten" about, according to financial services provider Halifax.... >>

Festive shoppers `should do more` to prevent ID theft
Consumers should be aware of theft prevention tips "more than ever" in the run up to Christmas, an industry expert has claimed.... >>

Save early for retirement `to avoid debt problems`
People across the UK should start saving for retirement early to avoid potential debt problems in later life, a financial expert has argued.... >>

Festive shoppers `will spend to forget debt problems`
Consumers hitting the shops this Christmas may not have as much disposable income as in recent years but they will carry on spending anyway, a leading trade body has claimed.... >>

Workers to take time off for debt management
Over a quarter of a million workers from across the UK are set to take part in a scheme to help employees with their finances while at work.... >>

Women in 40s and 50s `haven`t planned for retirement`
Many women in their forties and fifties believe they did not think about retirement early enough and feel they may have to seek debt advice, according to a financial expert.... >>

`Sharp rise` in credit card fees
Credit card companies have increased more than a hundred fees and charges in the past two months, according to a new survey.... >>

UK debt problems `rise rapidly`
The number of British consumers with personal debt problems has increased rapidly in the past year, according to new statistics.... >>