All Posts Tagged With: "credit crunch"

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Kids are also suffering as a result of the global credit crunch

Since the onset of the global credit crunch in the UK last summer many households and individuals have suffered in a number of ways. Credit conditions have become very tight, borrowing has become more expensive, and the economy has been heading downhill fast. On top of this households have had to cope with rocketing inflation [...]

28Aug2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Effects of the credit crunch set to get worse

The global credit crunch is something that most of us are sick of hearing about, most probably because the term sends shivers down the spines of anyone that doesn’t want to see the housing market or the economy go down the pan! The credit crunch has resulted in chaos on the financial markets, and the [...]

27Aug2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Many Brits do not worry about credit crunch

A recent report has suggested that many Brits may not be all that worried about the ongoing global credit crunch, with many stating that the credit crunch is unlikely to affect them or their lifestyles. A survey was carried out by insurance company Zurich, and showed that around 36% of Brits were not concerned as [...]

5Aug2008 | admin | 1 comment | Continued
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Is the global credit crunch going to affect your lifestyle?

Over recent months the financial headlines have been filled with doom and gloom about the global credit crunch, which made its way across the England from America last summer. The onset of the global credit crunch brought with it a wide range of problems in the financial markets, and the mortgage sector in particular has [...]

3Jul2008 | admin | 2 comments | Continued
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Is Britain prepared for the credit crunch?

The global credit crunch made its way to the UK last summer, and since then has been wreaking havoc in the financial markets in the UK. Many industry officials have said that these effects are set to continue over the coming year and beyond, but just how prepared is Britain for the ongoing effects of [...]

2Jul2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Credit card borrowing rockets due to credit crunch

According to a recent report borrowing on credit cards has rocketed over recent months as a result of households struggling to keep on top of their finances, and the problems caused by tighter credit conditions stemming from the global credit crunch. Figures for March showed that the level of unsecured debt in the UK had [...]

19May2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Spending appears healthy despite credit crunch

According to a recent report many consumers in the UK are continuing to spend at healthy levels despite the financial hardship and problems that rising living costs and the credit crunch have brought. The month of February enjoyed a surprise boost in the level of retail sales, largely fuelled by healthy spending on food according [...]

31Mar2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Get your credit while you can

Taking out finance is never something that should be taken lightly or rushed into, as it can lead to spiralling levels of debt, as many consumers have found out over the years. However, in light of the current turmoil in the UK’s money markets, it has become increasingly important to take action quickly if you [...]

18Jan2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued