Scottish Medical Students Facing Extreme Levels Of Debt - by Tom Dawson Medical students in Scotland could be set for some of the most pronounced debt difficulties of people within the profession, the publication of a new set of figures intimates. In research released by the British Medical Association (BMA), those studying in the country are set to leave university with a typical debt of more than 16,000 pounds - some 50 per cent higher than the average graduate.
There Is A 'Definite Need' For More Education On Finances - by Tom Dawson Young people attending higher education need more financial education, an industry expert has declared. Becky Boden-Wilkes, spokesperson for the National Debtline, claimed that those going to university for the first time are becoming evermore used to a culture of borrowing.
Loans Help Brits Through Ups And Downs - by Tom Dawson The need for financial literacy could be key in improving young people’s attitudes towards their finances, an industry expert has suggested.
Rising Number Of Brits 'Paying Over The Odds' For Energy - by Tom Dawson
Those moving into new homes are coming under increased financial pressure to the tune of millions of pounds every year, new figures show. In findings released by SimplySwitch, consumers entering newly built accommodation are unknowingly paying out some 15 million
Consumers See Finances 'Being Pulled In Both Directions' - by Tom Dawson
Britons could be set to find themselves under financial pressure due to the expense of looking after older relatives, new figures show. In research released by LV=, elderly people receive a total of 21 billion pounds via unpaid care and
Consumer Confidence "Shows Signs Of Improvement" - by Tom Dawson
Despite concerns over the credit crunch, the public’s financial confidence remains buoyant, a new study indicates. According to Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets’ latest Consumer Barometer, the nation’s optimism was driven by their faith in job security. Some 20 per cent
School Fees 'Impact Heavily Upon Parents' Finances' - by Tom Dawson
With the new school term rapidly approaching, parents who choose to send their children to private education could well be set to find pressure on their finances increasing due to the rising cost of tuition fees, a new study
Garden Improvements 'Can Increase Property Value' - by Tom Dawson
With the summer finally showing signs of brightening, many homeowners are likely to be venturing outside into their gardens, where homeowner loans might help them to make the most of the space available. And new research from one personal finance
Borrowers 'Unrealistic' About Paying Back Loans - by Tom Dawson
The majority of British borrowers have unrealistic expectations as to how long it will take them to complete making repayments on their debts, a new study suggests. In research carried out by the Motley Fool, the average consumer expects to
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