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The nature of people’s debts have changed significantly — so too must debt solutions
There is some hope that remaining ‘excess savings’ can prevent a sudden cut in spending
Credit card companies could also take a modest hit
As the new academic year looms, parents face financial, social and educational dilemmas
Fall in demand for car loans and new credit cards
End of a pandemic-era pause and debt-forgiveness scheme will ripple through the US economy as bills come due
As millions brace for the impact of more expensive home loans, here’s my don’t panic guide to what happens next
Neither government nor private sector problems can be discussed in a vacuum
Being trapped in a financially controlling relationship is more common than you think
Financial Conduct Authority warns on mounting danger of ‘payment shortfall’
Experts pass on financial planning tips for the year ahead
At what point does bargain hunting turn into shopping addiction?
What it’s like to live with a shopping addiction, and how to overcome it
As the cost of living soars, consumers may regret those expensive finance deals
UK Finance estimates that 1.8mn borrowers will see their fixed-rate deals end in 2023
America’s mountain of college loans harms rather than helps social mobility
As price cap heralds 80% rise in bills this winter, there’s no time to waste
Decision whether to lift moratorium on federal loan payments will affect millions of borrowers
Urgent action is needed to protect the personal finances of millions facing ruin from energy bills
Experts warn consumers that halting direct debits could mean higher bills and poorer credit scores
Big card issuers step up marketing efforts despite the economy slipping into a technical recession
Sector also boosted by crackdown on high-interest lenders
Experts bust the myths
Lenders concentrate on consumers with better credit and delinquencies rise in subprime tier
Queen’s Speech should have contained measures to tackle worsening living standards
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