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What economic condition contributed to personal debt becoming manageable in the UK until 2008?
What economic condition contributed to personal debt becoming manageable in the UK until 2008?
- High property values
- Growing economy and low unemployment (correct)
- High interest rates
- Low inflation rates
What was the peak unemployment figure in the UK reached in November 2011?
What was the peak unemployment figure in the UK reached in November 2011?
- 3.5 million
- 2.7 million (correct)
- 2.12 million
- 1.62 million
Which consequence has resulted from many individuals not planning to manage their debt repayments during unemployment?
Which consequence has resulted from many individuals not planning to manage their debt repayments during unemployment?
- Growth in personal savings
- Decrease in mortgage approvals
- Increase in repossessions and bankruptcies (correct)
- Reduction in consumer spending
What was the number of people who became insolvent in England and Wales in 2010?
What was the number of people who became insolvent in England and Wales in 2010?
Which year saw the number of repossessed properties peak at nearly 49,000?
Which year saw the number of repossessed properties peak at nearly 49,000?
What was one contributing factor that prevented more rises in repossessions after 2009?
What was one contributing factor that prevented more rises in repossessions after 2009?
From which year did the rapid increase in individual insolvency cases begin, particularly related to household debt levels?
From which year did the rapid increase in individual insolvency cases begin, particularly related to household debt levels?
How many unemployed UK workers were there in January 2008?
How many unemployed UK workers were there in January 2008?
What is a common mistake people make when planning their finances?
What is a common mistake people make when planning their finances?
Why is it important to keep a detailed spending diary?
Why is it important to keep a detailed spending diary?
What can lead to significant financial problems according to the content?
What can lead to significant financial problems according to the content?
What does Laurel struggle with regarding her savings?
What does Laurel struggle with regarding her savings?
What is a suggested method for understanding spending habits?
What is a suggested method for understanding spending habits?
What psychological bias do people often exhibit when estimating their finances?
What psychological bias do people often exhibit when estimating their finances?
How can larger purchases affect personal finances?
How can larger purchases affect personal finances?
What is a potential benefit of realistic financial planning?
What is a potential benefit of realistic financial planning?
What is a key strategy for investors as they approach retirement?
What is a key strategy for investors as they approach retirement?
What duration is generally suggested for keeping money invested to benefit from long-term growth?
What duration is generally suggested for keeping money invested to benefit from long-term growth?
Which of the following is NOT a key consideration for maintaining personal financial sustainability?
Which of the following is NOT a key consideration for maintaining personal financial sustainability?
What approach should investors take for effective long-term financial planning?
What approach should investors take for effective long-term financial planning?
Which topic is important to consider alongside maintaining sustainable personal finances?
Which topic is important to consider alongside maintaining sustainable personal finances?
What is the total amount of money Kevin plans to allocate towards buying a two-bedroom flat?
What is the total amount of money Kevin plans to allocate towards buying a two-bedroom flat?
How much money does Karishma have in savings that she used as a deposit for her house?
How much money does Karishma have in savings that she used as a deposit for her house?
What type of insurance did Karishma take out to protect herself against loss of income?
What type of insurance did Karishma take out to protect herself against loss of income?
What was the waiting period for Karishma’s mortgage payment protection insurance before she started receiving payments?
What was the waiting period for Karishma’s mortgage payment protection insurance before she started receiving payments?
What amount of Kevin's inheritance is allocated for luxury vacation spending?
What amount of Kevin's inheritance is allocated for luxury vacation spending?
What is the total amount that Kevin and his partner will put into an emergency fund?
What is the total amount that Kevin and his partner will put into an emergency fund?
What is the total debt amount Kevin plans to pay off with part of his inheritance?
What is the total debt amount Kevin plans to pay off with part of his inheritance?
How much money does Kevin intend to invest for a period of between five and ten years?
How much money does Kevin intend to invest for a period of between five and ten years?
What is the main focus of the FCA's confirmation regarding payday lenders?
What is the main focus of the FCA's confirmation regarding payday lenders?
Which of the following reflects the state of individual insolvencies in England and Wales for July to September 2014?
Which of the following reflects the state of individual insolvencies in England and Wales for July to September 2014?
What overarching theme is suggested by StepChange Debt Charity regarding the regulation of the payday loan market?
What overarching theme is suggested by StepChange Debt Charity regarding the regulation of the payday loan market?
What type of information can be found in the 'Live tables on repossession activity' from the UK Government?
What type of information can be found in the 'Live tables on repossession activity' from the UK Government?
What is the focus of the Money Charity's publication titled 'The Money Statistics November 2021'?
What is the focus of the Money Charity's publication titled 'The Money Statistics November 2021'?
Study Notes
Personal Debt in the UK
- Personal debt in the UK has increased and passed £1,600bn.
- This increase followed a period of minimal debt growth due to the financial crisis of 2008.
- The level of personal debt is manageable as long as the economy is growing and unemployment is low.
- Following the financial crisis, unemployment in the UK increased significantly from 1.62m in January 2008 to 2.7m in November 2011.
###Â Insolvency and Repossessions
- The number of people becoming insolvent in England and Wales increased from 35,604 in 2003 to 135,045 in 2010.
- The number of properties repossessed each year increased from 8,000 in 2004 to nearly 49,000 in 2009.
- Low interest rates following the Bank of England’s rate cut in 2009 helped to prevent further rises in repossessions.
Financial Planning and Sustainability
- Financial planning should aim for a balance between optimism and pessimism about the future.
- Planning should account for potential job loss, changes in income tax rates, and unexpected expenses.
- Creating and maintaining a daily spending diary for a few weeks can help to identify overspending on small purchases, such as snacks and takeaways.
- Realistic financial planning involves setting priorities, planning for contingencies, and using appropriate financial products and services.
- Asset prices fluctuate significantly, so long-term investments should be made with a horizon of at least ten years to benefit from long-term growth.
- Moving money out of high-risk investments into safer savings accounts or fixed-term bonds may be necessary as retirement approaches.
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This quiz explores personal debt trends in the UK, examining how it has evolved since the 2008 financial crisis. It also covers the impact of insolvency and repossessions, alongside the importance of financial planning for sustainability in uncertain economic times.
