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The Dread of Debt: Regaining Control of Your Finances

The Dread of Debt: Regaining Control of Your Finances

The UK consumer credit lending market demonstrated an increase in the amount of outstanding debt of approximately £9.9 billion over a two-year period between the end of 2017 and December 2019. To put ...

Safety In Numbers – Protecting Your Hard-Earned Cash

Safety In Numbers – Protecting Your Hard-Earned Cash

As confusion surrounded the potential administration of airline Flybe last week, many consumers understandably found themselves panicking about the security of their bookings and hard-earned money. Al...

Gym Memberships & Not Overdoing It – Physically or Financially

Gym Memberships & Not Overdoing It – Physically or Financially

I did it! I finally made it past the induction and first stint on my own at the gym. The apprehension was awful. The walk to my first session was nerve-wracking, but nevertheless, I did it!

“New Year New Me” – Getting Over the Festive Pinch: How to Gain a Steadier Footing Moving into the New Year

“New Year New Me” – Getting Over the Festive Pinch: How to Gain a Steadier Footing Moving into the New Year

We all do it. Well, I know I do. We make that list in the week between Christmas and New Year of all the things that we promise ourselves that we will do over the course of the next 12 months that wil...

Sunshine Saturday: Making the Most of Your Rainy-Day Funds When Booking a Holiday

Sunshine Saturday: Making the Most of Your Rainy-Day Funds When Booking a Holiday

First, we had Black Friday, then Cyber Monday and now Sunshine Saturday? If you’re anything like me, you’ll struggle to simply ascertain what day of the week it is over the festive period! While ‘Take...

Boxing for a Bargain – Boxing Day and January Sales: Avoiding ‘Binge Buying’ and Fighting in the Aisles

Boxing for a Bargain – Boxing Day and January Sales: Avoiding ‘Binge Buying’ and Fighting in the Aisles

In 2018 it was estimated that on Boxing Day alone, UK consumers spent approximately £8.8 million a minute on sales which offered up to 90% off the regular ‘day-to-day’ prices. The enticement of the ma...

“Waste not want not” - Avoiding Food waste – Food Planning for Christmas Day and Making the Most of Leftovers

“Waste not want not” - Avoiding Food waste – Food Planning for Christmas Day and Making the Most of Leftovers

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and unfortunately the most wasteful in terms of the amount of food that is bought, cooked and ultimately disposed of. Christmas is a costly time for the majori...

Whirlpool - Hotpoint / Indesit Washing Machine Recall

Whirlpool - Hotpoint / Indesit Washing Machine Recall

Over 500,000 Hotpoint and Indesit brands of washing machine have been recalled by Whirlpool today. There have been an estimated 79 fires in the UK caused by a fault which develops over time. This most...

A Counterfeit Toy Story: Choking Hazards, Age Restrictions and Safety

A Counterfeit Toy Story: Choking Hazards, Age Restrictions and Safety

In our article covering counterfeit goods back in June, we looked at the impact of fake goods on the UK economy and the detrimental effect that such products can have upon consumers.

“Doing It for the Kids” – The Impact of Consumerism on Teenagers and Young Adults

“Doing It for the Kids” – The Impact of Consumerism on Teenagers and Young Adults

As an adult, I cringe when I think about the (questionable) decisions made in my youth to dress in baggy jeans, with stainless steel chains looped from belt to pocket. My hair was black with an ‘elect...

“Christmas Time, Mistletoe and Counterfeit Goods” - Avoiding the Purchase of Substandard Gifts

“Christmas Time, Mistletoe and Counterfeit Goods” - Avoiding the Purchase of Substandard Gifts

Christmas is an expensive time of year for everyone. Gifts for friends and family, food on the big day, as well as the parties and nights out surrounding the festive period can be a big ask on our fin...

ISA - Getting a Good Deal? Help-To-Buy Scheme Deadline Approaching

ISA - Getting a Good Deal? Help-To-Buy Scheme Deadline Approaching

With the deadline of 30th November for applications for help-to-buy ISAs fast approaching, our team at consumeradvice.scot have de-mystified and simplified the process of applying for a help-to-buy IS...

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