The Money Advice Service report: Young Adults and Money Management
The Money Advice Service’s report into Young Adults and Money Management: behaviours, attitudes and useful rules of thumb looks at how young adults transitioning from education into the workforce think about money, and its role in how they feel about their lives – it is viewed as an essential part of reaching their aspirations. The […]
Read MoreResearch from Institute for Fiscal Studies: Problem debt and low-income households
Research has been carried out by Institute for Fiscal Studies, funded by Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Economic and Social Research Council into the debt holdings of households in Great Britain, which have been a subject of attention and concern amongst policymakers and the general public. In particular, the heightened awareness of unsecured household debt or ‘consumer […]
Read MoreCivil Enforcement Association appoints its first Chief Executive Officer
The Civil Enforcement Association (CIVEA) has appointed Russell Hamblin-Boone to a new position of Chief Executive Officer. Mr Hamblin-Boone will give a new voice and direction to CIVEA and its members at a time when the industry is facing a review of regulations and needs strong representation in policy debates. Mr Hamblin-Boone was previously chief […]
Read MoreDebt Solutions in the UK: Recommendations for Change
This report from the Money Advice Service sets out final recommendations resulting from an in-depth review into the effectiveness of debt solutions in the UK. The review incorporated a comprehensive study of the available literature and primary qualitative research with individuals who have used the solutions. It also included sector-wide engagement through expert workshops, interviews, […]
Read MoreCall to make New Year’s Resolutions for next year’s Christmas spending
An estimated 7.9 million people are expecting to fall behind with their finances this January as a result of Christmas costs, according to new research published by National Debtline, run by charity the Money Advice Trust. The free debt advice charity has joined with the Association of British Credit Unions (ABCUL) to issue a call […]
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