The Credit Crunch
How the 2008 financial crisis affected everyday banking and borrowing. Articles explain bank safety, nationalisation, property investment, and securing loans during economic downturns.
Beating the Credit Crunch
Find practical ways to cut your spending and manage debt during tough economic times without drastic lifestyle changes.
Buy-to-Let and the Credit Crunch
How the credit crunch devastated the buy-to-let market and left amateur investors struggling.
How Can I Get a Loan During the Credit Crunch?
You can still get a loan during a credit crunch if you know what banks are looking for and how to present yourself as a safe borrower.
The Credit Crunch and Property Investment
How the credit crunch exposed the dangers of lending without real assets backing property investments.
What Does Bank Nationalisation Mean for me?
Bank nationalisation means the government now partly owns major banks and guarantees your deposits are safer, but you'll pay for it through taxes.
What Has Caused the Credit Crunch?
Banks lent recklessly during good times, creating a mountain of bad debt when borrowers couldn't pay back mortgages.
Where Is My Money Safe?
Your bank deposits are protected up to £120,000 if your bank fails, but there are important limits you need to know about.