Following the credit crunch the government has called for protection against people losing their homes, and said that turning families out of their homes should be a last resort. So it beggars belief to learn that you could be forced to sell your house for as little as one thousand pounds of debt as a loan or on a credit card.

Is the concept of "resting on our laurels" simply another way of saying the comfort zone has been reached and "that's all folks?"

Those with seemingly unmanageable difficulties in handling their finances should take the time to weigh up their options, an industry expert has suggested.

Millions of Britons are borrowing money to go gambling, new figures indicate.

Consumers looking to get to grips with their finances over the next 12 months may wish to consider applying for a personal loan, one industry expert has suggested.

Payday loans are a quick way to get the cash you need in an emergency. It enables you to get your cash (sometimes) in an hour or less if you use the fax method.

Britons are set to spend almost 12 billion pounds on Christmas presents this year, newly-published figures reveal.

Despite concerns over the credit crunch, the public's financial confidence remains buoyant, a new study indicates.

As thousands of young people are set to go abroad with friends over this summer, a lack of budgeting skills could see their parents develop debt problems, it has been suggested.

With Christmas just over three weeks away, consumers are being advised to take steps to make sure that they avoid coming under increased financial pressure.