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Many young Brits are putting their financial futures at risk by trying to fund a fashionable lifestyle that is beyond the reach of their wallets, it has been claimed.

Cliff D’Arcy, a personal finance commentator, has stated that debt in itself is not the root of such young people’s problems - it is overspending that causes them to build up their borrowing until it is no longer manageable.

To avoid getting into a situation where a consolidation loan might be necessary, he suggests avoiding impulse buying and ensuring that money is spent as efficiently as possible.

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Are you consistently charged late fees on all your bills? Is it hard to decide which bills to pay each month? Do you spend more than 20% of your net monthly income to pay for your credit cards? Have you ever borrowed money to make payments on existing loans? Are your credit cards maxed out most of the time? Do you have so many credit cards that you can only pay the monthly minimum? Have you ever put off something important, like going to the doctor, because you didn’t have enough money?

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We have all heard the old saying “you have to spend money to make money“.

The cost of creating and maintaining a business including hiring personnel, maintenance, marketing/advertising, licenses, taxes and other additional fees can and will contribute to some of your major overhead cost. Starting a business franchise can also cost hundred of thousands of dollars and is out of reach for most. For the credit challenged, if your credit score is low you will pay a higher interest rate for a number of services including mortgages, car financing as well as health, home and car insurance.

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Rugby followers could be more astute at handling their finances than their football-supporting peers, new research reveals.

With the England rugby team beginning their defence of the world cup in France and the national football squad preparing for a Euro 2008 qualifier with Israel this weekend, a study carried out by Callcredit suggests that the former may be better at managing their money. Suggesting that stereotypes might be true, the credit reference agency pointed out that the typecast of the middle-class rugby fan is able to fund going to matches more adequately than working-class football followers. In turn, it was reported that those watching rugby are less likely to run up debts on loans and credit cards to support their team.

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Improving your credit, or FICO, score by even 50 points can save you hundreds of dollars per month in lower payments. This is because your credit score directly determines the interest rate at which lenders charge you for auto loans, mortgages, and credit cards. A better score can also make you eligible for many special rates and promo offers that you may not even be seeing right now because you are not on the “right” mailing lists due to a less-than-impressive score.

Here are 5 secrets for getting a better credit score faster.

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In a study released by GfK NOP earlier today, the Consumer Confidence Index score increased by two points over the course of August to now stand at -4. Research from the financial services firm revealed that the climate among members of the public to make major purchases returned to a positive score over the duration of this month. Increasing by six points, the score now stands at +4 and was reported to have driven the general rise in Britons’ consumer confidence - however, this is still three points down from the same time last year.

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Credit cards are one of the most convenient ways to purchase these days. With just a push of that standard and trusted credit card, you are able to do many things like shopping, buying your needs when there is no cash available, and even travel. No doubt, most of us today opt for credit cards. Its user-friendly feature is perhaps is biggest selling point plus, of course, the points you can earn from each use. In creditspeak, accumulating points means receiving a gift certificate or a money back perk at a later time. This means being able to purchase something for your personal pleasure.

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