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How to save money on household bills
Today’s difficult economic climate means that now more than ever, homeowners are constantly on the lookout for ways to save money and avoid debt. Everyday things like household bills can really eat into your bank balance, pushing you closer to debt and bad credit, but there are ways you can make a few savings.
Tips and advice
- Switch to a different energy supplier – Try using a comparison company to find out if you could save money by switching to another energy supplier.
- Are you on the best tariff? Even if you’ve switched supplier, you still may not be on the cheapest and most suitable tariff for your needs. Energy companies are always increasing their prices, so make sure the tariff you’re on is still as good value as when you signed up.
- Get a discount– You can get discounts from suppliers by signing up for dual-fuel deals (although it’s still worth checking whether getting your gas and electricity separately would work out cheaper), by signing up online or by paying via direct debit.
- Check your bills – The amount your bill says and how much energy you’re actually using may not always match up, so check your meter regularly and let your supplier know so they can give you an accurate price.
- Be greener – Find ways to use less energy in your home. You can be more energy efficient by insulating your walls and roof, upgrading and insulating your boiler, turning off unnecessary lights and electrical devices and having showers instead of baths.
High Street banks need to make major customer service improvements
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has criticised a number of High Street Banks for the quality of their customer service. After examining the way 600 different complaints were handled, the FSA says that situations are dealt with poorly.
Five unnamed banks were considered to be major offenders by the FSA. Two of the five are now [...]
IVA numbers rise as personal insolvencies hit record levels
IVA’s accounted for a large proportion of the 132,142 people who were declared insolvent this year according to figures released today by The Insolvency Service.
50% of this figure declared bankrupt, however, 50% managed to to avoid this by signing onto an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) or a Debt Relief Order. The overall amount increased by [...]
British Gas price cut could help ease IVA and Debt Management worries
News that British Gas is to cut its prices could help ease the pressure on financially strapped consumers that are relying on IVA help or a Debt Management Plan as a way to get out of debt. The recession has taken its toll financially, and the bitter winter has left many people struggling to [...]
IVA and Debt Management worries as borrowing on the increase
Debt Management and IVA help providers are concerned at reports that UK consumers are retuning to their old ways when it comes to spending money on plastic. New UK borrowing on personal loans, overdrafts and credit cards has overtaken the amount being paid off by consumers for the first time in six months, sparking [...]
IVA and Debt Management firms concern over energy bills
Concern has been raised by IVA and debt management companies as news emerged that homeowners face record heating bills. Figures have shown that energy firms are profiting from the coldest winter for 30 years. IVA advice specialists are worried that the spiraling costs of gas and electricity could force more consumers into financial [...]
Brits may need IVA help after failing to put savings aside
More and more British people may need to consider an IVA or Debt Management Plan as Research has revealed that the average person only has about £2,000 saved up.
Reports from ING have claimed that as little as £40 has been put away during 2009 and that the average saving is £2,000.
This is just over [...]
IVA: Do all my creditors have to agree to the terms?
If you owe more money than you can afford to repay and you’re wondering whether an IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) is the best way for you to clear your debts, you probably have a few questions you’d like answered. Of course, an IP (Insolvency Practitioner) would be able to answer your questions, but some questions [...]
£2,400 each to solve nation's debt management problems
Each and every family in Britain will have to pay £2,400 to help cut the debt problems caused by the nation’s huge deficit.
This figure highlights the true extent of the financial pain that families across the land will have to face, according to the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS).
The think-tank predicts that even families from [...]
Three in four parents risk developing debt problems this Christmas
Three quarters of families are at risk of developing debt management problems as research shows they are set to spend more money than they can afford on keeping children entertained over Christmas.
The additional cost of keeping children entertained over the festive season means that more than three in four parents (77 per cent) admit that [...]
Consumers continue to ease debt management problems
Consumers have continued to repay their debts at a record level throughout October, as they continued to focus on paying down existing debts rather than taking out additional loans.
During October, people managed to repay their unsecured balances – such as overdrafts, personal loans and credit card debts – by £579m, the largest contraction since 1993 [...]
IVA and Debt Management for businesses
A major part of businessmen have hard times in the years of setting up their own business. They are trying too many things to find a secure position from that the further progress is possible in a competitive business world. That is why so often entrepreneurs borrow money and take advantages of a good credit, [...]
Debt Management worries ease as consumer borrowing falls
Debt Management providers have welcomed the news that consumer borrowing has recorded its biggest fall since Bank of England records began some 16 years ago. There has been a large increase in the number of people struggling with debt problems, and having to seek financial advice to improve their situation.
Consumers have been turning to [...]
Debt management and IVA providers worry as jobless on increase
Unemployment in the UK will continue to rise, Alistair Darling warned yesterday. In a break from normal procedures, where chancellors resist the temptation to predict future jobless figures, the Mr Darling told MPs that “unfortunately it will continue to rise for a while“. The announcement has caused concern amongst IVA and Debt Management [...]
Share prices fall due to Dubai debt problems
Debt problems are nothing new to us in these times, however, there are new concerns in the stock markets across Europe courtesy of Dubai.
Dubai is a country associated with extreme wealth due to oil and hyper-tourism, but in recent times, many of the luxurious properties built by state-owned companies such as Dubai World have struggled [...]