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Your Money's credit card jargon buster

Finding it difficult to get to grips with credit card lingo? Our jargon buster is here to help.

Credit Cards & Loans | 16 May 2013
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Credit scores: the truth and lies uncovered

Our guide to how a good credit score can get you the best rates and deals on products and services.

Credit Cards & Loans | 16 May 2013
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BLOG: Solving the debt crisis - why scare tactics are the only answer

As a child, I was taught never to go near electricity pylons but nothing about money management, writes Joanna Faith.

Credit Cards & Loans | 12 Apr 2013
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Spring clean your finances: the ultimate guide

It's that time of year again to get your financial affairs in order.

Unsecured Loans | 05 Apr 2013
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Coping with debt: the DOS and DON'TS

Increasing numbers of people are struggling to cope with the burden of debt, regardless of their pay packet and social standing.

Credit Cards & Loans | 05 Apr 2013
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Brits using designer diamonds to get short-term loans

Cash-strapped Brits are borrowing more against designer diamonds with the average amount lent against designer diamond jewellery rising by 148% over the last year.

Loans | 25 Mar 2013
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BLOG: Banks vs. supermarkets - it's game on

The battle between banks and supermarkets is heating up as they compete to win customers by offering the best deals on financial products.

Savings | 22 Mar 2013
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Brits are 'clueless about own credit rating'

One in four credit card holders have no idea what a credit rating is and how it affects them, despite using plastic to cover the cost of purchases.

Credit Cards & Loans | 05 Mar 2013
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FSA plans set to give boost to new banks

Consumers could soon be seeing more banks on the High Street thanks to plans which will make it easier for new players to enter the market.

Savings | 28 Feb 2013
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One in ten ‘independent’ adults still rely on Bank of Mum and Dad

One in ten British adults still rely on the 'Bank of Mum and Dad' long after they have moved out of their parents' homes, research reveals.

Credit Cards & Loans | 27 Feb 2013
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Debt helpline sees 94% increase in payday loan calls

More than 20,000 struggling consumers called a charity debt helpline for advice with payday loans in 2012, it has been revealed.

Credit Cards & Loans | 27 Feb 2013
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Impulse Brits waste £6.2bn on things they never use

Brits blow a whopping £6.2bn on things they don't need or rarely use such as fitness equipment and doughnut makers.

Credit Cards & Loans | 25 Feb 2013
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Consumers turn to credit to tackle monthly bills

A fifth of Britons pay household bills with credit every month as the nation struggles to tackle monthly finances, according to a recent survey.

Unsecured Loans | 20 Feb 2013
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Quarter of Brits run out of money before end of January

If you're counting down the minutes until payday after an expensive December, take some comfort in the fact that you're not alone.

Credit Cards & Loans | 23 Jan 2013
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ADVICE: Should you manage your debt with balance transfers?

Many people will consider balance transfers following an expensive Christmas. But is transferring debt from one card to another the best solution?

Credit Cards & Loans | 08 Jan 2013

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