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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
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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 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...
How bad are those small credit card mistakes?
Credit cards give millions of consumers access to finance and they can help you ...News
The banks that let you freeze your card if you lose it
If you’ve ever mislaid your debit card, you’ll know the feeling of blind pan...
Contactless overtakes chip and pin
Contactless transactions have overtaken chip and pin payments for the first time...
Regulator sends warning to payday lenders
The financial regulator has written to payday lenders reminding them of their re...
Lloyds rapped by regulator over serious PPI breaches
The competition regulator has taken action against Lloyds for failing to send ob...
Record low number of interest-free balance transfer deals
The number of 0% balance transfer cards has fallen to a record low and the lengt...
Short-term lender offers 0% interest loans to members
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The essential Your Money guide to the April 2018 tax changes
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Protecting family wealth: 10 tips for cutting inheritance tax
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