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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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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
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.
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.
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..
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.
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
