Archive for the ‘IVA’ Category

How would an IVA work for the Duchess of York and her debts?

by Nazma Noor on August 12th, 2010

Celebrities and people in the public eye seemingly all turn to bankruptcy to deal with their debt problems, but bankruptcy isn’t the only answer. We take Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and use her as an example of how an IVA could help her manage her debts.

Tags: Bankruptcy, celebrities and debt, Individual Voluntary Arrangement, IVA, Personal Debt
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The power of the pound

by David Mond on March 14th, 2010

These days, our children seem to have the need for every modern gadget on offer. With the desire to own so many of these items, the question has to be asked, how well have our children learnt the lessons of the recession? Have they experienced the harsh realities of the credit crunch enough to equip themselves with the right financial know how, to budget for their own better future?

Tags: budgeting, Children's finance education, children's savings, money management, money worries, Nationwide, Personal Finance Group, savings account
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Cheap is the new “posh”

by Jacqueline Cohen on March 4th, 2010

There was a time when the great divide between “labels” defined those that shop by price, and those that don’t. But somewhere along the lines, these divides have blurred with the bunt of the recession, and a new breed of shopper has evolved…the bargain hunter.

Tags: brands, debt, money worries, Primark, shopoholics, shopping, TK Max
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Time to pile on the pounds

by Amy White on January 17th, 2010

I think it’s fair to say that after all the Christmas festivities, the turkey wasn’t the only thing stuffed this December. And with each New Year, getting fit and loosing weight is usually one of top resolutions we like to make….before eating another chocolate ;) However, this year, it seems the tables may be turning. [...]

Tags: costs of the gym, cutting costs, debt and the gym, gym membership debt, money worries
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The children of the recession

by David Mond on January 14th, 2010

Child Trust Funds offering £250 contribution to your child’s future, are only actually being made use of by two thirds of those receiving them in the poorer areas of our country.

Tags: Child Trust Fund, children's savings, debt, money worries
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