RPI impact on student loan costs mean some will pay far more
New hikes to the cost of student loans highlight major discrepancies between the charges inflicted on some, but not others
New hikes to the cost of student loans highlight major discrepancies between the charges inflicted on some, but not others
One man had been granted a payday loan despite suffering from depression and alcoholism, having no permanent address, being previously declared bankrupt and having only benefit income
Picking the right finance deal is important for keeping the costs in check, says Andrew Hagger
Credit card firms continue to try to direct customers towards interest-free deals, meaning that some of the more versatile cards are often overlooked
Preventive measures are being put in place to protect the 'vulnerable', says Neasa MacErlean. But how effective they are will depend on local councils
The company offers loans from £250 for use against any veterinary bills, and the charge is 0 per cent over 12 months
Many borrowers are not prepared for rate rises, with some not even aware that the cost of borrowing could rise this year
LendInvest is one of the fastest growing peer-to-peer property specialists and has lent more than £500m
This has been swiftly followed by Halifax upping its 0 per cent balance transfer term to 38 months, and Lloyds Bank pitching in with a 30-month card with just a 1 per cent balance transfer fee
Failing to keep tabs on your current account balance could mean you exceed your agreed overdraft limit and face hefty bank charges in the first few weeks of 2016
Norwich & Peterborough building society's research showed that 60 per cent of people don't realise they will incur additional charges
People in "persistent levels" of debt are loved by the plastic lenders as interest piles up regularly and profits soar
ClearScore.com will allow you to check exactly what information is registered against your name at the credit-reference agencies
ClearScore.com will allow you to check exactly what information is registered against your name at the credit-reference agencies
The rooms at Urbanest in King's Cross have under-floor heating, study space with 50mb broadband, and kitchens with first-class appliances
An interest-free loan far outweighs the value of any of the bank's incentives
Simon Read meets a woman who became trapped in a cycle of debt
More and more of the 'AB' classes are joining the vulnerable in playing the odds, as Neasa MacErlean reports
Exclusive: Report warns there are more than 3m in 'severe problem debt', and 18m are worried about making their income last until their next pay packet
The first of them, Zopa, has now lent nearly £750m
If you're in the red and can't find a way out, it's time to get some help. Neasa MacErlean hears that relationships will suffer unless you are open with your partner, but there are organisations that will put you on the right track and get you talking