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Introduction
Some level of debt is a normal part of modern life, but learning to manage that debt wisely makes good financial sense. The tips and news you’ll find here will help you get smart about your debt – and maybe even back in the black.
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Act now to avoid Christmas debt: seven top tips
Christmas is an expensive time of year, but it doesn’t have to leave you in th...
Kids at uni? Top money tips all parents should pass on
Give your children a head start when it comes to money and finances by passing o...
The best credit cards that reward you for spending
Rewards credit cards are a fantastic tool for sensible spenders. The idea is tha...
How to get out of debt
Clearing debt is never easy, but these methods may give you just the boost you n...
Applying for a loan: how to dodge the ‘underhand tactics’ used by banks
Loan providers are using ‘underhand tactics’, which are costing Brits as muc...
Avoid these simple credit card mistakes to keep 0% deal
One in five Brits who’ve taken out a balance transfer card in the last five ye...Understanding
PPI rule tweak opens door for thousands more compensation claims
Thousands of people who’ve had a PPI complaint rejected or thought they werenâ...
PPI claim loophole revealed: why you could be owed thousands more
Mis-sold Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) customers could be owed millions mor...
60 second read…Interbank exchange rate vs Mastercard and Visa
If you want to know the difference between the Interbank exchange rate, and the ...
Buy currency ahead of your travels, but not with a credit card
It’s a sensible idea to buy currency in advance of your overseas trip to get t...
Why contactless can leave you counting the cost of your holiday
It may be quick and convenient, but using your debit card for contactless transa...
Borrowers duped of £3.5m in loan fee scams
Borrowers are warned to be on guard when searching and applying for loans as the...News
Christmas spending hangover lasts beyond June
Around a quarter (23%) of those who use credit for Christmas spending take longe...
Half of UK population now shopping on smartphones
This year consumers will be as likely to use their smartphones to shop as a lapt...
Rich students escape debt by paying uni fees upfront
The wealthiest 10% of students at English universities pay their tuition fees up...
Debt worries keep one in 10 of us up at night: tips to take back control
More than one in ten Brits say worrying about their financial situation regularl...
Football fans warned on season ticket loan rates
Up to a third of football fans rely on loans to buy season tickets, but rates va...
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