Articles

These articles will help you to make sense of the consumer credit market.

Before You Borrow
Find out how to work out what you can afford to borrow and how much the repayments will really cost you.

If You Borrow
If you do decide to borrow, what options are open to you?

What Type of Plastic
Understand the different types of cards available to you as a consumer.

Residential Mortgages
Most people will need to take out a mortgage in order to buy a property. This article is a guide to some of the pitfalls you need to avoid.

Commercial Mortgages
This guide will help you to understand what commercial mortgages are, when you can use them and the advantages and disadvantages of getting a commercial mortgage.

Coping With Debt
Debt out of control? Don't panic. Read this article.

If You've Borrowed Too Much
More debt handling advice.

Where To Get Help
Organisations that will help you deal with debt.

Glossary
Confused by all the jargon? This glossary will help.

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