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House prices `could drop by 20 percent in 2 years`
The current slowdown in the housing market could intensify, with prices falling by as much as 20 per cent in the next two years, one industry expert has warned.... >>

Mortgages, banks and interest rates
Once you’ve decided that home ownership is the way to go, you’re faced with another big decision: selecting the mortgage deal that’s right for you. ... >>

"Proliferation" of credit increasing debt worries
The "proliferation" of credit in the financial markets means that parents often have to help their children out of an average £12,500 of debt, an industry expert has claimed.... >>

The verdict on Darling`s debut
As the dust finally settles on the first Budget announced by chancellor Alistair Darling, consumers across the UK are starting to come to terms with what it all means and how it affects their day-to-day lives.... >>

Young people count
It’s good to be optimistic, but hope is no substitute for understanding, especially when it comes to money. So it’s great to see teachers and businesses working together to prepare children for the financial realities of life, from banking and budgeting to debt and money management.... >>

Consumers `worried` about personal details
Consumers have been warned to protect their details in order to ensure their personal finances remain secret.... >>

Credit crunch `making cards more difficult to obtain`
People in the UK are finding it more and more difficult to obtain credit cards with low interest rates due to the credit crunch, according to an industry expert.... >>

Saving for a rainy day
No-one knows what the future will bring, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare for it. Whatever you earn and spend, experts recommend you set aside at least three months’ salary for a rainy day. ... >>

Over half of Brits `are financially unfit`
More than half of all British consumers are financially overweight, as they struggle to get a grip on their inflating debts, a new report has claimed.... >>

Tax system `does not reward savers`
The vast majority of people in the UK feel the government should do more to reward those who work hard and save well, a new poll has revealed.... >>

`Battle of sexes` over household purse strings
British men in couples still think they are in charge of the finances and debt management, according to new research.... >>

Making money or saving money - why do we buy?
After more than a decade of rapid price rises, buying a home is still cheaper than renting. So says the latest annual UK Rent versus Buy Index from Abbey. ... >>

Pessimistic Budget forecast revealed
Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling will reveal his first Budget on March 12th, but UK residents in debt are being warned not to get their hopes up.... >>

Budget `needs to restore confidence`
Next week`s Budget announcement by chancellor of the exchequer Alistair Darling should help restore confidence among consumers and businesses across the UK, according to a major trade body.... >>