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Free money and debt advice from the WFCCU and CAB

The WFCCU and the Citizen’s Advice Bureau have launched a free money and debt advice service for Waltham Forest.

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WFCCU joins BBC1’s Rip-Off Britain to highlight high interest rates

The WFCCU has been featured in BBC1’s show Rip-Off Britain to raise awareness of the high rates of interest being charged by some commercial lenders.

Watch the segment Rip off Britain - High interest money lenders - 13th December 2011

Claire Walters, Chief Executive of the WFCCU responds on SkyTV to rise in payday loans

Watch the segment Rise in payday loans - Sky News

Payday loans come under scutiny

Payday loans come under scrutiny as experts predict a rise in the number of people turning to them for short-term finance http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16067283

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Free Online Financial Healthcheck

Get a free healthcheck of your finances.

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How safe is borrowing from a credit union?

Very, according to Lee Boyce from financial website of the year, thisismoney.co.uk  Lee outlines some of the many benefits of saving and borrowing with your local credit union. Read the article in full at http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/credit-and-loans/ask-an-expert/article.html?in_article_id=511120&in_page_id=110 or click below.

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WFCCU on Eddie Nestor's drivetime show

Director of the WFCCU, Claire Walters, joined Eddie Nestor's drivetime show on BBC Radio London to highlight the benefits of using a credit union. Claire explained how becoming a member of the WFCCU helps you get your finances back on track, gives you access to affordable finance, creates low-cost loans for other people, and offers a genuine alternative to high street banks, commercial lenders and loan sharks.

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WFCCU donates to Branches Day and Night Shelter

Instead of Christmas presents, WFCCU staff decided to make a donation to Branches, a local shelter for homeless people. Pictures is WFCCU Chief Executive Claire Walters presenting the donation to Peter Baldwin, Branches Manager.

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WFCCU 'disappointed' over delays to Bill on borrowing

Waltham Forest Community Credit Union (WFCCU) Chief Executive, Claire Walters, has expressed disappointment over the decision to defer a vote on a Bill to create new regulatory powers to limit the cost of borrowing in the UK..

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London Mayor defends Wonga.com free travel sponsorship

Boris Johnson has defended his decision to allow Wonga.com to sponsor free travel in the capital on New Year’s Eve.

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Claire Walters speaks out on “shameful” Wonga free travel sponsorship

Claire Walters talks to the BBC about Boris Johnson’s decision to award Wonga sponsorship of free travel on New Year’s Eve

Watch the full report   BBC News - Wonga.com to sponsor free New Year Travel - 22nd December 2010

WFCCU joins BBC1’s Rip-Off Britain to highlight high interest rates

The WFCCU has been featured in BBC1’s show Rip-Off Britain to raise awareness of the high rates of interest being charged by some commercial lenders.

Watch the segment Rip off Britain - High interest money lenders - 15th December 2010

 


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