The loan quote that does not leave a mark

The difficulty of comparing personal loan rates without damaging your credit rating is a major hurdle for borrowers trying to get a good deal

Current account charges to be made clearer

Banks bow to pressure from OFT and agree to implement changes

Halifax to cut overdraft penalties for 5m customers

Hefty charges for those who go into the red will be scrapped in favour of daily charges

Debt management companies under scrutiny

Government launches consultation on the unregulated debt management industry

Rightmove hits lift hope for housing market

Britain’s biggest property website records record number of hits as official figures show rising level of home sales

How to fund your postgraduate studies

We consider the options for those hoping to boost their prospects in a difficult jobs market

Post Office could protect from loan sharks

The Government needs to do far more to promote credit unions, and the Post Office needs a new role - it's a perfect fit

Loan sharks forced family into prostitution

As sources of lending dry up, many resort to borrowing from illegal lenders who charge huge penalties for missed payments

‘Loan shark said he would break my legs’

A £100 loan to buy a car stereo quickly turned into a £1,000 debt, with threats of violence and extortionate interest rates

Nama to write off €30bn of debt

Move will benefit taxpayer by reducing exposure to over-valued property assets

Card firms face ban on 'exploiting' debtors

Team of police, trading standards and Office of Fair Trading officials to be set up, pooling resources to counter scammers

Barclaycard reduces minimum repayment on credit cards

But borrowers will be worse off if they only repay 1.5 per cent of their debt

Beware bogus excuses from card companies

Consumers are urged to fight for their rights as an increasing number of insurance claims are rejected