This is our 2010 archive of members emails. If you don't receive our member emails or just want to look back this is the place to do it.
DebtWizard Update - 22 December 2010
Sent Wednesday, 22 December 2010.
Former comedian goes to jail for trying to hide assets in his bankruptcy, MBNA told to improve debt collection procedures, DebtWizard forum, Legal Aid blow in bank charges refund case - Jennifer Sharp v RBS, Government cannot reclaim overpaid benefits, How to avoid a nasty run in with a 'loan shark', Free Budget Wizard, December UK striking debt numbers, OFT acts to stop unfair practices with Payday loans, Bankruptcy advice firm forced to close by The Insolvency Service, Debt help radio shows.
DebtWizard Update - 02 December 2010
Sent Thursday, 02 December 2010.
Bankrupts to pay more under coalition government, Major changes announced for DROs and Pensions, Debt collection firm reprimanded for chasing the wrong people, OFT squares up to four lenders with the way they collect their debts, OFT bans 'The Bankruptcy Helpline' and 'The Insolvency Helpline', Free Budget Wizard, December UK striking debt numbers, DebtWizard's top 10 Christmas tips, DebtWizard website improvements, debt help radio shows
DebtWizard Update 11 November 2010
Sent Thursday, 11 November 2010.
How do you fancy paying back your debts as you watch TV! OFT shuts down debt lead generator for illegal cold calling, Debt collectors pursue 9,000 people for money they have not borrowed, Moves are afoot in Parliament to get a reprieve of the chequebook, Don't be fooled in the drop of consumer bankruptcies, UK striking debt numbers for November 2010, Debt Solution Comparison table - see your debt options at a glance, top 10 sections on debtwizard, debt forum stats, debt radio shows
DebtWizard Update - 21 October 2010
Sent Thursday, 21 October 2010.
Why the debt charities must escape the 'Spending Review' cuts, OFT warns consumers on mis-leading 'unenforceable debt' claims, IVA, bankruptcy and debt management expenditure figures, The DebtWizard guide to Individual Voluntary Arrangements, IVAs, Government to review consumer lending and insolvency procedures, LloydsTSB leads revolt against FSA's PPI proposals, DebtWizard 6 option guide to controlling your debt, debt forum, debt forum stats.
DebtWizard Update - 04 October 2010
Sent Monday, 04 October 2010.
A five point guide on how to steer clear of those dubious debt advice websites, Credit card payment charges for Council Services, Default notices - can you get your's removed? Police officer avoids bankruptcy and keeps his pension, Mike's recent blogs, Warning - 0% credit card balance transfers, Ever heard of a Pay Day loan? Help for the financially excluded, Free Budget Wizard, October UK striking debt numbers, debt forum, debt forum stats, we want to hear your story
DebtWizard Update - 09 September 2010
Sent Thursday, 09 September 2010.
Insolvency Service stops on-line filing of bankruptcy petitions, How to deal with those tax letters plus 5 template letters, DebtWizard Forum, It's not a crime to be in debt! - Fight back if you are being harassed, Interest-free periods on the rise for credit card holders, Mike's recent blogs, Ever heard of a log book loan? Energy suppliers in mis-selling probe, Free Budget Wizard, UK striking debt numbers & media shows
DebtWizard Update - 19 August 2010
Sent Thursday, 19 August 2010.
Home repossessions down for April, May & June, but is it good news? PPI sellers face big compensation demands from consumers, New - The Expenditure Guide when negotiating with lenders, DebtWizard Forum, Consumer insolvencies dip 3% but are expected to rise later in the year, Debt Solution Comparison table - see your debt options at a glance, Mike's recent blogs, A debt collector contacts you on a debt over 6 years old, do you pay? Need a basic bank account? Free Budget Wizard, Inflation & Deflation in simple terms, Mike's 5 most topical postings on the forum, Top 5 sections on website, radio and tv shows.
DebtWizard Update - 29 July 2010
Sent Thursday, 29 July 2010.
Home owners at risk as government cuts funding to mortgage rescue schemes, £2 Statutory Credit Report Now Available Online, Is this the beginning of the end of Payment Protection Insurance (PPI)? DebtWizard Forum, DebtWizard guide to Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs), City watchdog proposes end of self-cert mortgages, Mike's recent blogs, How to choose a credit card, BBC Essex-Sound Advice-Debt Clinic, Free Budget Wizard, Tax credit renewal deadline looms, Top 5 most posted forum topics, Top 5 sections on website,radio, television & press
DebtWizard Update - 08 July 2010
Sent Thursday, 08 July 2010.
LloydsTSB plans cuts to overdraft charges, Inflation squeezes ordinary Britons' pockets, FSA gets tough and offers new protection to house owners, DebtWizard Forum, UK striking debt numbers issued July 2010, New challenge on bank charges - update, Mike's recent blogs, Debt charities v Fee charging Debt Management Companies (DMCs), Debtwizard 6 option guide to controlling your debt, Free Budget Wizard, Need a benefit check-up?
DebtWizard Update - 17 June 2010
Sent Thursday, 17 June 2010.
OFT will not limit interest rates on payday loans, One million adults have no bank account, Striking UK debt numbers May 2010, Top 5 most posted debt forum topics, Mike's recent blogs, Free Budget Wizard, Inflation explained, radio TV shows, Debt solution comparison table -see your debt options at a glance and FSA extends time limit for 55,000 PPI claims.
DebtWizard Update - 27 May 2010
Sent Thursday, 27 May 2010.
Injunction served on 'debt sale'firm, What does the new coalition government plan for consumers? Bank charges, new challenge due in court 11th June 2010, Falling house repossession figures not painting the real picture, Restrictions on the sale of PPI look likely, Mike's recent blogs, OFT starts new awareness campaign to combat 'loan sharks', Debtwizard forum, Moneywise subscription special offer.
Only £1 for 3 issues!, UK debt stats for May 2010 and Free Budget Wizard to all members of the website.
DebtWizard Update - 04 May 2010
Sent Tuesday, 04 May 2010.
Mike examines the manifestos of eack political party, FSA slams the banks over poor customer service, DebtWizard guide to IVAs, DebtWizard forum, How to avoid those incorrect energy bills, FSA fines mortgage company £1.225 million, Mike's recent blogs, Free budget wizard, Millions at risk of fraud, Moneywise subscription special offer, UK debt stats and Mike's media shows
DebtWizard Update - 08 April 2010
Sent Thursday, 08 April 2010.
In this newsletter Mike covers; Are debt charities really that impartial? Government announce more plans for Financial Services for Post Office, Debtwizard 6 option guide to controlling your debt, Debtwizard Forum, Basic bank accounts for all, is this the end of free banking? How to track down money in lost accounts, Mike's recent blogs, Free Budget Wizard, 10 tips to get a better mobile deal, Latest debt news, radio shows, UK Debt statistics issued Apr 10 and We want to hear your story.
DebtWizard Update - 18 March 2010
Sent Thursday, 18 March 2010.
Credit card rip-off banned...Claim Management Solicitors get shut down by regulator, Debt solution comparison table - see your debt options at a glance, Paramedic receives emergency treatment for her debts, The end of 0% credt cards? The DebtWizard guide to IVAs, Mike's recent blogs, BBC needs your help, OFT goes to the High Court over Gym membership fees, Free Budget Wizard, UK Debt statistics issued Mar 10
DebtWizard Update - 25 February 2010
Sent Thursday, 25 February 2010.
Government stings consumers as the cost to go bankrupt jumps 25% to £600, New challenge on bank charges due 11 June 2010, A better deal for tax credit claimants who delay reporting changes, House repossession figures 2009, are they misleading? New rules proposed to tighten up on charging orders, How inflation affects your spending power and wage negotiations, Mike's recent blogs, Debt Relief Orders - Government orders a re-think about pensions, Your love should keep you warm but don't get fleeced-were you caught? Free Budget Wizard, UK Debt statistics issued Feb 2010, Blog & Twitter, Top 10 sections on website and We want to hear your story
DebtWizard Update - 09 February 2010
Sent Tuesday, 09 February 2010.
In this news letter we cover - Personal insolvencies reach record numbers but should they be higher? FSA gets tough with 'sale and rent back' schemes, A debt collector contacts you on a debt over 6 years old, what next? Millions urged to check their tax codes, OFT steps into the ring to sort out unenforceable credit agreements, FSA proposes new rules to protect home owners in arrears, Mike's recent blogs, Fraudsters attack thousands of tax payers offering false rebates, UK striking debt numbers issued February 2010, Free Budget Wizard, Top ten sections on the website and We want to hear your story.
DebtWizard Update - 21 January 2010
Sent Thursday, 21 January 2010.
New rules on energy selling, Government to outlaw Log Book Loans? Have you lived the lifestyle of your dreams but not within your means? 6 option guide to controlling debt, spare a thought for the unemployed, Case study - husband hid debts of £56,000, LBC, BBC Radio 5 Live & Guardian on-line shows, The dangers of paying your mortgage on plastic, Debtwizard's top 10 tips, UK debt numbers for December and Free Budget Wizard
DebtWizard Update - 05 January 2010
Sent Tuesday, 05 January 2010.
Bad news for those trying to avoid their debts, Lenders win the battle to chase debts for 6 years instead of 3, SunTalk - internet radio arm of the Sun newspaper - Wed 6th Jan, Debt charities could have their funding cut in 2010, LBC New Year Debt clinic - with James Max, OFT and SOCA warns of Jamaican lottery scam, What now for consumers after OFT pulls out of the bank charges test case? Lenders forced into court to repossess homes, Carry on Banking & Free budgetwizard
