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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
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Kids at uni? Top money tips all parents should pass on
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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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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
Reforms spell end of ‘rip-off’ overdraft fees
Financial groups made over £2.4bn from overdrafts alone last year, with around ...
Revolut moves closer to ambition as ‘Amazon of banking’
Banking app Revolut has been granted a European banking licence in a move, it sa...Loan rates trend higher ahead of Christmas season
Loan rates have been rising over the past three months, according to the latest ...
Barclays introduces ‘blocking’ facility on debit cards
Barclays has become the first High Street Bank to allow account holders to block...
Cash tops contactless for 17m Brits
Cash is still king for 17 million adults, in spite of the increasing use of digi...
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