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Debt Management

Personal insolvencies down to lowest level for five years

Bankruptcies could fall to the lowest levels since 2005

New data shows a big drop in company liquidations and personal insolvencies

The importance of IVAs to Brits in debt

The importance of IVAs to Brits in debt

As households increasingly struggle to keep on top of their finances, the number of IVAs registered in the UK has seen a substantial rise over recent years.

Saving Money

Brits 'have £317 million in loose change'

Savings could be boosted by loose change

Over £317.5 million in loose change is gathering dust in UK households and could be put into savings accounts to gain interest, according to new figures from Lloyds TSB.

People 'cutting out food to drive'

Drivers are cutting costs elsewhere

Brits are cutting down on food shopping and the nights in the pub in order to keep their car on the road, according to figures from MoneySupermarket.

Money Management

How to get your finances back on track

Take action to get your money back on track

Many of us will have made a resolution at the start of 2013 to manage our finances better, but how have things really gone in the last three months? If you've been struggling to stick to your resolution, take a look at our tips to see if you can get a handle on your money woes now.

How to fund your retirement

Have you got enough saved for retirement?

If you're planning for retirement, you might be keen to find out how much cash you'll need in your pension pot to achieve the living wage when you leave work. Recent reports have highlighted the amount is more than £250,000, taking into account living costs for pensioners in London.

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One in six 'too lazy to switch credit cards'

Credit cards can cause interest to mount

Apathy is keeping one in six people from switching their credit card to a better deal, as research from MoneySupermarket shows Brits have been with their current credit card provider for an average six years.

Families 'need £25,000 a year to break even'

Family costs are increasing

The family budget needs to surpass almost £25,000 so households can break even, this is before any luxuries - such as meals out - are accounted for.