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More than a year after the pandemic started, Brits are more in debt than ever. Diana Bocco takes a look at the most recent figures.

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Are you struggling to pay off multiple debts? Have you considered consolidating your debts to make them more manageable? Here’s what you need to know.

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If you are about to head off to university, you might need some financial support. Check out our step-by-step guide on how to apply for a student loan.

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Not sure which bills you should pay first? Well, you need to know the difference between non-priority and priority debts. Here's a rundown.

The government is looking at how to cut the cost of student loans - so are student loan repayments likely to rise? We take a look.

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Has your debt increased since Covid-19 hit? We break down some of the things you can do to reduce debt and improve your finances.

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New research shows that men are more likely to take out loans than women. We take a look at the gender disparity in borrowing and the reasons for it.

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Getting a rental deposit sorted quickly is possible, even if you have no savings. We take a look at some ways to raise money for a deposit.

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Interested in strategies for paying off your student loan? We break down all the key information and look at whether paying it off early is a good idea.

If you took out a student loan to help your finance your studies in the UK, here’s how to check your student loan balance and some tips for repaying it.

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Credit repair services claim they can help you improve your credit score. But do they really work? We take a closer look.

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The maintenance loan is government money to help you pay for living costs like food and rent while you're at university. Find out how much you can get.

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Is a student loan in the UK enough to cover your tuition fees and living costs? We take a look at how much you can get and how you pay it back.

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Have you ever wondered what happens to your student loan if you die before it's paid off? We take a look at what happens to student loans when you die.

Hoping to build a house extension but not sure how to raise the funds you need? Let's take a look at the options for financing an extension.

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Recent loans articles

British adults are £1,189 more in debt than they were a year ago

Just 8% of Brits have been consolidating their debts. Here’s why more should consider it!

How to apply for a student loan

Priority and non-priority debts: what’s the difference?

Will the government increase the amount that graduates repay on their student loans?

How to reduce Covid debt

Why are men more likely to take out loans than women?

How can I raise funds for my rental deposit?

Strategies for paying off student loans

How to check your student loan balance

Do credit repair services work?

How much maintenance loan can I get?

How much is a student loan in the UK?

Do student loans die with you?

How can I raise funds for an extension on my house?