May 2008 - From the 'papers

Credit Cards - Savvy Savers Opt For Safety

With financial uncertainty, the credit crunch and rapid price rises continuing to dominate the headlines, savings accounts are becoming more and more popular. Investors are opting for the safety of bank deposit accounts rather than risking the potential losses of the stock market. Despite the ... More

Debt Consolidation - Misery of the Middle Classes

As the fall-out from the credit crunch begins to spread ever further, even the more affluent are now struggling. Debt problems among the middle classes are becoming increasingly widespread, according to a recent survey. National debt organization Transact, which represents more than 1,200 debt ... More

Credit Cards - Does It Really Matter?

Contrary to the views of experts, many homeowners are actually hoping for house prices to fall. In the media, the general view of the crisis in the housing market is one of pessimism and doom. However, many ordinary people do not share these views, and think that a fall in the cost of housing ... More

Bank Accounts - Hiding Under The Bed

With the financial crises of the past few months looming large in consumer’s minds, banks and building societies are no longer seen as the safe havens for savings that they once were. A recent survey for Newcastle Building Society, compiled by YouGov, found that only 57% of people now thought ... More

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