All news on the topic: Debt

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Money and mental health - how to get out of debt and find the help you need
Millions of people are experiencing money and mental health issues and tackling these problems can seem scary - consumer rights expert Martyn James is here to help you step-by-step
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Thugs targeted vulnerable man in 'Quentin Tarantino style' attack over £200
A vulnerable cuckooing victim was targeted by four thugs in a "Quentin Tarantino style revenge" attack after his home was taken over for the supply of Class A drugs
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$16million lottery winner died penniless after brother tried to have him killed
For William "Bud" Post III, a man who spent a chunk of his childhood in an orphanage, the lottery could have turned his life. And it did but seemingly for the worse
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Energy bills, your rights and how to get help – as Ofgem confirms new price cap
Ofgem has just announced its energy price cap will fall again to £1,923 for the average bill from October 2023 - here is everything you need to know about your bills
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Martin Lewis' MSE explains how anyone with credit card debt could save £190
Martin Lewis explained most people should pay their debts off, before they start putting away money into savings because credit card interest is often expensive
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Debt expert explains what your rights are if you are visited by a bailiff
You need to be aware of your rights if you a visited by a bailiff so Scott Nelson, the founder of the debt advice website MoneyNerd.com has explained to the Mirror everything you need to know
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50-30-20 budget hack explained as cost of living crisis hits Brits' wallets
The aim of the 50-30-20 is that you spend 50% of your money on your “needs”, then 30% on your ”wants” and the final 20% on your financial goals such as savings
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Child in nappy left home alone in squalid flat surrounded by weapons and cocaine
Dean Welch left the child in his "squalid" and freezing cold apartment, wearing only a school jumper and a nappy and with only a bullmastiff and two bulldogs for company
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Six million workers stuck in 'insecure jobs' left struggling to pay bills
Campaigners highlighted the difficulties faces by grafters who cannot rely on regular shifts amid the economic struggle facing Britain
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Interest rates causing debt time bomb with hidden impact away from mortgages
Bank of England is expected to hike interest rates from 5% to 5.25%, a 15-year high - but experts say the focus on rate rises for mortgage borrowers has ignored impact on others
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Millions face debt timebomb and face losing everything over borrowing and bills
Consumer group warns that many people have borrowed money to maintain basic living standards rather than limit food and energy
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Martin Lewis fan explains how they knocked £1,200 off their credit card bill
0% balance transfer cards offer promotional periods where you pay 0% interest for a set period of time - allowing you to save money and get debt-free quicker
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Boy, 16, stabbed in face at McDonald's after brother racked up £10,000 drug debt
Liam Carson, 22, was allegedly put to work in the "Curly" and "JJ" county lines heroin and cocaine rings in order to pay off the outstanding sum after coming under threat from those higher up the chain
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Martin Lewis warns 'protection is needed' for buy now pay later services
The Money Saving Experts' plea followed reports over the weekend that the crackdown on the sector could potentially be shelved by the Government
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Massive surge in UK households living on 'negative budgets' as mortgages soar
Citizens Advice has warned 'negative budgets' could become a "generational problem" without government action and admits it is increasingly unable to help those in need
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Rishi Sunak's five pledges six months on - from NHS waits to small boats crisis
Rishi Sunak is scrambling to turn around the Tories' fortunes but time is running out for him to deliver on his 'five priorities' for Government ahead of the next general election - see how he's fared
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Biden gives fiery speech after Supreme Court rejects student loan forgiveness
At a press conference addressing the SCOTUS' decision, President Joe Biden said that Republican 'hypocrisy is stunning' as he slammed the party for not supporting student loan forgiveness. He also said that the Supreme Court 'misinterpreted the Constitution'
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Biden 'overstepped' with plan to cancel $400 billion in student loans
The Supreme Court ruled today that President Joe Biden had overstepped his bounds when trying to create a law that would've forgiven $400 billion in student debt - leaving the public to start repaying loans again this summer
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Bosses at nine water firms pocketed £13million - while YOU faced higher bills
It follows reports water firms are planning to hike household bills by up to 40% to meet costs of the sewage crisis
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Gran steals £25,000 accidentally dropped in account after refusing to return it
Catherine Thomas, 59, of Porthcawl, Wales, callously refused to repay money and spent much of it on holidays, clothes, and home refurbishments for her four children and 12 grandchildren
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All the help if you can’t pay your mortgage as average two-year fix hits 6%
The typical two-year fixed mortgage deal has hit 6% for the first time since December - here, we explain what to do if you can't pay your mortgage and you're worried about falling into arrears
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Martin Lewis issues urgent ‘don’t delay’ warning for anyone in debt
The MoneySavingExpert.com founder explained how some cheaper credit card and loans deals are being pulled due to fears of further interest rate rises - here is what you need to know
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Gran stabbed to death 'in self defence' after storming home 'to get drug debt'
Debbie Twist, 47, was stabbed in the chest when she and two other men raided a house in Leigh, Greater Manchester, to recover a £120 debt, as the homeowner fended off the attack
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Ways having a good credit report can save money from credit cards to mortgages
If you have a good credit history, then this can help you save hundreds, or even thousands in some cases - here we explain ways having a good credit report can save you money in the long run
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Martin Lewis' MSE website issues warning over 'danger debt' - how to cut costs
MoneySavingExpert.com explained how “almost every bank” now charges overdraft rates of 40% - far higher than typical credit cards - but there are ways to cut your costs now