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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
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BLOG: Why you should switch to an interest-free credit card now
January has always been a bumper month for balance transfer credit cards. Totall...
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...News
Why you should apply for a 0% purchase credit card now
People planning to spread the cost of a big-ticket item using a credit card whic...
Number of Wonga compensation claimants ‘four times higher’ than expected
More than 40,000 Wonga customers had complaints open with the Financial Ombudsma...
Cap on rent-to-own prices confirmed
A price cap on goods bought through rent-to-own firms will come into force in Ap...
Student loan dilemma: when should you make early repayments?
If you are earning £27,500 plus – it could be worth paying back your student ...
Big banks suffer an IT shutdown once a month
New figures analysed by the BBC show the extent of banks’ IT problems for the ...
Spring has arrived: time to clean up your finances
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Having a baby and your finances: seven top tips
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Inheritance tax - sometimes known as 'death tax' - can cause even more heartache for bereaved families. But th...
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