A debt advice charity has called for local authorities to be more "considered" about their debt collection methods after seeing record calls for help from people who are struggling with council tax ...

Council tax debt collection methods need urgent reform before bailiffs start knocking on doors once more, according to charities. Citizens Advice, the Money Advice Trust and StepChange said central ...

Facing down multiple debts can feel absolutely overwhelming. Between hefty monthly payments and high interest rates, it's no wonder many people feel paralyzed when it comes to getting their finances ...

Credit card, mortgage and other debt balances are on the rise, thanks in part to a combination of inflation and high interest rates. Credit card balances were particularly affected, increasing by 5.8% ...

Payday lender Wonga has been criticised by a watchdog for ‘aggressive and misleading’ debt collection methods. Wonga has been criticised by the Office of Fair Trading (Picture: Wonga.com) The company ...

Being saddled with debt can be stressful, especially if you're balancing that struggle with saving for long-term goals like growing your family or retirement. But if you do have debt, you’re certainly ...

Carrying debt can take an emotional and financial toll, so it’s best to pay it off as efficiently as possible. The snowball method has you getting rid of your smallest debts first. The avalanche ...

Americans aren’t strangers to debt. The average consumer owes a little over $6,000 on credit cards, per the Federal Reserve, which is problematic given the rate at which credit card interest can ...

The misleading behaviour was isolated and took place a long time ago, Wonga said High-profile money lending firm Wonga has been criticised by the Office of Fair Trading for using aggressive and ...

The misleading behaviour was isolated and took place a long time ago, Wonga said High-profile money lending firm Wonga has been criticised by the Office of Fair Trading for using aggressive and ...