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Author: David Collins

With the rising cost of fuel, food and even football season tickets dominating the media, it seems you’re never too far away from the mention of monetary doom and gloom.

As the worldwide credit crunch has an effect on our way of living, many are now feeling the pinch on their mortgages, the weekly shop and the credit cards used in their debt management.

Banks and credit card companies continue to pile the pressure on customers as the credit crunch worsens. As the numbers of those seeking debt solutions has been growing rapidly during these difficult times, many are left wondering just how far their next pay packet will last them.

Author: Natalya Anderson

According to research published by TDX Group, “problem” unsecured consumer debt is currently at approximately £25billion in the UK. The company further reports that one million people have problem unsecured debt in the country, each of whom owes an average of £25,000. They stress that the current changing economic conditions will continue to result in more people facing debt.

“Sadly, our research shows that 90% of people taking out a debt solution sign-up with the first organisation they contact,” said Mark Onyett, CEO, TDX Group.

Author: Abbi Rouse

New research from mental health charity Mind has suggested that concerns about debt are having a significant negative effect on people’s personal wellbeing.

Having launched its Mind Week on Saturday May 10th, the group has published the results of a study suggesting that 91 per cent of respondents felt that concerns about debt had worsened their mental health. A further 87 per cent noted that they had to rely on credit to cover the cost of basic purchases such as food and energy spending. As the credit crunch tightens its grip and the costs of living escalate, the charity asserts that 50 per cent have had to forego food and heating in an effort to reduce the constraints that today’s economic climate has put on people’s spending.

Author: Steve Smith

Those consumers who are concerned about managing their money in a time of increased economic strain should consider investigating ways in which they can lessen the burden they are under, it has been suggested.

In research released by MoneyExpert it was revealed that mortgage payment breaks - in which homeowners can stop repaying this area of financial demand for an agreed period of time - may become more sought-after by homeowners. Furthermore, it was indicated that products with this facility have become more popular over recent years. At present it was revealed that 58 per cent of the fixed-rate and discounted mortgages provide a payment break option. However, in September 2006 this stood at just 44 per cent. The rise in mortgage payment break facilities was partially attributed to calls by Alistair Darling, the chancellor of the exchequer, for money lenders to help consumers manage their finances during the credit crunch.

Author: Mark Dawson

Britain’s financial optimism has plummeted, according to a recent set of figures.

GfK NOP’s latest consumer confidence index revealed a drop of five points with regard to the country’s outlook on the current monetary climate to stand at -24. Such a figure is the lowest recorded since November 1992. Furthermore the current overall level of economic optimism was shown to be down by 18 points from the same period this time last year, with decreases noted across all five of the firm’s measures which make up the index.

Author: Aaron Hill

Bad credit mortgages in the UK are for people who have a bad credit history. It is not impossible to get a mortgage on the high street if you have a bad credit record, but it is more likely that you will have to use a less well known mortgage lender.

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Author: Joseph Kenny

It is usually pretty difficult to look at your own financial situation and see it clearly and objectively. It is difficult to weigh up if you are having serious problems or not. Or perhaps you are noticing that it is becoming increasingly difficult to make your monthly credit commitments.

The credit crunch that started last year is beginning to have a serious effect on many people’s debt situation. It’s hard sometimes to figure out why a person can be working very hard and even turning a fairly good income.