Abacus Daily Debt News

Archive for October, 2007

A day in the life of debt in Britain

Thursday, October 11th, 2007

If you are having problems in repaying your loans and credit card debts, you are part of an ever growing group. Britain’s personal debt is increasing by £1 million every 4 minutes.
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Bank employees not immune to debt problems

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

We are coming across more and more bank employees with debt problems. If an employee of a bank cannot manage their debts properly, what hope is there for the rest of us?

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Debt management companies find favour with creditors

Monday, October 8th, 2007

Not so long ago debt management companies were the scourge of the UK’s lenders. Now the same lenders are keen to get their clients with repayment problems on to debt management programmes.

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Celebrity Bankrupts - Kim Basinger

Friday, October 5th, 2007

 The Hollywood star was sued for pulling out of movie - forcing her to declare herself bankrupt (more…)

Credit card cheques come with hidden costs

Friday, October 5th, 2007

UK credit card cheques are like normal bank cheques, except that money is drawn from your credit card, not from your current account. However, there are differences to normal credit card transactions, and they will cost you more. (more…)

The 12 Steps To Debt Salvation.

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

Taken from a seemingly serious American debtors anonymous website, a 12 step programme to debt salvation. The message is clear. Repent to God for your evil and insane ways and everything will by fine. (more…)

The Behavioural signs of someone with a debt problem.

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

10 signs of the behaviour of someone who not just has debts, but has the tendencies of a compulsive debtor. People who are unorganized and chaotic in life, often let this spill over into handling of their personal finances. (more…)

BBC Website Is A Great Place For Debt Advice.

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

The BBC website is unique and in my opinion, the most informative website on the Internet.  All content is professionally written and edited, especially so the extensive debt advice section. (more…)

Northern Rock Vote Against IVA’s

Monday, October 1st, 2007

There is little sympathy for the plight of Northern Rock from within the Debt Resolution industry as they have a policy of voting against IVA proposals. (more…)

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