Author: Abbi Rouse Added: August 4, 2008
Rising inflation and a lack of credit has forced many Britons into a difficult economic situation, according to Legal & General. The financial services firm has announced that the number of people who are now living beyond their means has increased significantly in the last six months, with residents in the north found to be particularly hard struck. Research carried out by the group indicated that in this area, the number of people whose outgoings are higher than their monthly income has ballooned by 82 per cent, with 281,000 consumers in the region found to be in this situation. East Anglia and the north-west have also seen their income shrink in the face of increasing costs, with 51 per cent and 47 per cent increases in the number of people living beyond their means recorded in each of these areas respectively. For consumers who are finding that their salary is insufficient to cover their bills, applying for a payday loan may be useful to replace missing income. Meanwhile, for those who have found this to be a long-term problem, taking out a debt consolidation loan may prove an attractive course of action. Moreover, it appears that nationwide the number of people with a cash surplus after paying their bills is diminishing. Research from Legal & General has indicated that only 57 per cent of the population has money to put away at the end of each month, meaning that an additional 1.2 million consumers have found their income insufficient in supporting their household in the last six months. Again, the north was found to be the worst affected region, with a 17 per cent decrease in the number of people with surplus income logged in this area. However, the firm also pointed out that even Londoners are feeling a pinch, with a seven per cent fall recorded in the capital. Commenting on the figures, Jonathan Latham, director of wealth customer marketing at Legal & General, said: "As inflation takes its toll, the need for investing becomes even greater as digging into reserves looks inevitable for an increasing number, with nearly 5.3 million people now being forced to spend more than they earn. The harsh reality of today means the end of the 'spend now pay later' culture. We would urge customers to review their finances and carefully look at their spending and savings habits. With some careful budgeting it is possible to keep on saving, even a small amount. If you are struggling financially, don't bury your head in the sand but speak to an adviser." For those who have found themselves struggling to keep up with spending commitments, taking out a debt consolidation loan may be an effective way of getting finances back on track. By spreading out payments in this way, people may find that they can avoid the risks of defaulting on commitments. Opting for this type of loan might be of particular interest to those people who are considering selling their property to avoid repossession after the Motley Fool warned that many buy and rent back schemes come with clauses that could put consumers in a vulnerable position.
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