Debt Archive

Published in December 2009

This mistake will cost you a fortune
by Alison Hunt | If you're planning to sort out your finances in January, make sure you do this first.
10 ways to destroy your Xmas debts
by Neil Faulkner | If you’ve got into debt this Christmas, don’t despair. Here are 10 easy ways to get rid of it.
Use this credit card to slash your debts!
by Rachel Wait | If you feel like you’ve got a never-ending amount of debt to pay off, this credit card has the answer...

Published in November 2009

These credit cards will destroy your debts
by Rachel Wait | These are the best 0% balance transfer credit cards on the market - use them to destroy your debts!
Five steps to debt-free living
by Jane Baker | Borrowing money can cost you a small fortune, unless you take these five precautions.
Avoid a financial hangover this Christmas
by Christina Jordan | Enjoy the festivities but don’t give yourself a major money headache in 2010...
I got my debts written off
by Samantha Downes | This lovemoney.com writer managed to clear a credit card debt.... without paying any of it off!
The eight biggest debt myths
by Rachel Wait | We get to the bottom of the top eight debt myths you need to watch out for...
The truth about bailiffs
by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson explores one of the biggest debt myths around
My dark days in debt
by Cliff D'Arcy | This lovemoney.com writer went from money slave to money master. He confesses how he went from being £50,000 in debt to being happily well-off.
The top three ways to deal with debt
by Neil Faulkner | Neil Faulkner reveals the top three ways to tackle debt.
The secrets of your credit rating
by Mark Adams | Don't let your credit report turn into a horror story - follow our tips and keep it looking squeaky clean!
The top 10 warning signs of debt
by Rachel Wait | You may not think you’ve got a debt problem - but then again, you may be in denial! Here's how to tell...
The top five biggest debt scams
by Rachel Wait | Rachel Robson gives you the lowdown on the five worst debt rip-offs to avoid...

Published in October 2009

The best way to get out of debt
by John Fitzsimons | John Fitzsimons outlines the products that will help you clear your debt cheapest and quickest.

Published in September 2009

Five ways to destroy your debt!
by Alison Hunt | If your credit card bills and debts are getting you down it's time to make a stand - here are five easy ways to start
Personal debt falls by £500 million!
by Cliff D’Arcy | This year, total personal debt has fallen for the first time since at least 1993. How and why have we cut back on borrowing?
A new way to get out of debt
by Emma Lunn | Emma Lunn gives you the lowdown on debt relief orders...
3 ways to get back in the black fast!
by Serena Cowdy | Don't leave your debts to fester. These tips should help you keep up your repayments, even when money is really tight.

Published in August 2009

Six dangerous ways to borrow
by Rachel Wait | If you’re desperate for some extra cash, make sure you avoid these risky borrowing options...
The secret way banks are damaging your credit rating
by John Fitzsimons | Lenders are not only sharing even more data about you between themselves, but they are also trampling all over your credit report.
8 steps to debt-free living
by Jane Baker | Borrowing money is a part of life for many of us. But it doesn't have to be this way. Here's how to escape debt once and for all.
You've got a debt problem
by Neil Faulkner | You do don't you? It's time to admit it - and start your rehab
Demolish your credit card debt in six steps
by Rachel Wait | If your credit card debts are stacking up and getting out of hand, follow these six easy steps to eliminate your debt once and for all...
When saving money costs you £650!
by Szu Ping Chan | If you're trying to save, you need to do take this crucial step first - or you could lose hundreds and hundreds of pounds...

Published in June 2009

8 tips to clear your credit card debts
by Neil Faulkner | We go back to basics with solid tips to clear your card debts quicker!
Your Two Pence
by Donna Werbner | Donna Werbner hits Carnaby Street to find out your views on the cost of credit card debt
Soapbox - Debt advice
by Ed Bowsher | On this week’s Soapbox, Ed Bowsher examines and reviews debt solutions
Get out of debt with free advice
by John Fitzsimons | The number of people searching for advice on debt has rocketed. We look at the best places to get guidance without handing over a penny.
An easy way to clear your debts
by Serena Cowdy | Taking out a new credit card could actually help you pay your existing debts more quickly and cheaply. Here's how it works.

Published in May 2009

Demolish your credit card debt
by Serena Cowdy | Get one of the best balance transfer credit cards on the market.
What REALLY damages your credit rating
by Serena Cowdy | The better your credit rating, the cheaper it is to get credit. So what really damages your credit rating - and what doesn't? Serena Cowdy investigates.
IVAs unsuitable for 98% of debtors
by Neil Faulkner | IVAs are increasingly being used as the debt solution of choice, but they were already massively oversold.

Published in April 2009

This credit card can destroy your debts
by Szu Ping Chan | This is the best credit card on the market - and there's a clever way you can use it to destroy your debts!
New debt help: How to make the most of it
by Serena Cowdy | If you're struggling with your debts, here's a rare bit of good news emerging from all the economic gloom.
The true cost of credit card debt
by Donna Ferguson | Make this common mistake with your credit card and it can end up costing you £84,000.
125 tips for dealing with debt
by Neil Faulkner | We've put together our best tips on debt for the past four years. It's the ultimate package of ideas and guidance, which will give your debts a good whack on the head.
Cut thousands off your credit card debts!
by Rachel Wait | Fancy a permanently low interest rate on your credit card? Look no further...

Published in March 2009

Go bankrupt for less
by Neil Faulkner | Read about a new way to clear all your debts when you’re unable to pay them and you’re suffering from severe distress or irresponsible lending.
Improve your credit score: the quick dos and don'ts
by Paul Taylor | Here are some practical steps that could help you improve your credit score.
Don't let debt ruin your party
by Donna Werbner |

Published in February 2009

Two alternative debt busters!
by Szu Ping Chan | We look at two relatively cheap ways to borrow money.
Blitz Your Debts In One Easy Step
by Szu Ping Chan | Szu Ping Chan explains the easy way to clear your debts.
Eight Dealing With Debt Tips
by Neil Faulkner | If you're weighed down by debt, here are some tips that could help you improve your finances.
Student debt: Pay it off?
by Donna Ferguson | If you're in your 20s and have student loan debt, should you pay it off early? Donna Werbner doesn't think so.

Published in January 2009

Destroy Your Debts In Five Steps!
by Serena Cowdy | Put this five-step money diet into action and knock your finances into shape!
Paying For Debts: Past And Future
by Neil Faulkner | Read about the cheapest way, for most people, to pay off old debts and to borrow yet more...Or you could just start living within your means!
How To Be Debt-Free By 2010
by Jane Baker | If you’ve resolved to become debt-free by the end of the year, here are my Foolish tips on how to do it.
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