Homeowners could be finding themselves under increased financial pressure, it has been suggested. The warning comes as research reveals that that a number of lenders are advertising mortgage deals but are failing to make consumers aware of the full

Regular Assessment Of Finances 'Can Help Consumers Manage Debts' - by Abbi Rouse

Companies need to do more to help their employees manage their money, it has been suggested.

According to research carried out by Axa, by allowing staff an hour every month to assess their finances, businesses could assist their workforce in

Consumers To Receive 'Improved Loan Guidance' - by Abbi Rouse

Britons, in particular the financially-vulnerable, could be set to receive better guidance towards taking out a loan, following the roll-out of a new scheme.

The news comes as the government has implemented a series of specialist teams across England, Scotland

Couples 'Looking To Loans To Fund Wedding' - by Abbi Rouse
Although happy couples may have their hearts set on having the perfect wedding day, a lack of financial planning may see them develop debt difficulties, new figures indicate.

Rise Noted In Car Insurance Costs - by Abbi Rouse

With the start of this month seeing the introduction of the 57 registration plate, those who have bought either a new or used car may find that increasing proportions of their finances are going towards insurance costs, new figures

Mortgage Payments Missed As More Borrowers Are In ‘Distress’ - by Abbi Rouse

The amount of mortgage payments missed this year is approaching the 500,000 barrier, new figures from MoneyExpert reveal.

According to research by the firm, some 460,000 repayments have been missed since the beginning of 2007 - an average of about

Graduates 'Face Debt Sentence' - by Abbi Rouse
Young people are delaying buying a home and starting a family as they face an increasing "debt sentence" after leaving university, it has been suggested.

Parents 'Unaware' Of Financial Pressures Of University - by Abbi Rouse

Parents could be set to face higher than expected pressure on their finances as they underestimate the cost of putting their child through higher education, according to new figures.

In research carried out by F&C Investments, only half (51 per

Borrowing For Holidays 'Could Hamper Access To Cheap Loans In Future' - by Abbi Rouse

Consumers could be damaging their credit rating by ineffectively planning the funding of their holiday, it has been suggested.

In figures released by Equifax, the average Briton goes on an average of four breaks every year, with the typical family

Consumers Advise to Plan Christmas Spending - by Abbi Rouse
Although it is still five months away, Britons are being warned that failing to plan their spending over the Christmas period could impact upon their personal financial situation.