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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
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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
One in five Brits who’ve taken out a balance transfer card in the last five ye...Understanding
Do blacklists exist? Should I have a joint account? The truth behind 10 credit myths
Credit reports can determine whether or not a lender will give you a mortgage or...
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 weren...
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...News
Marriott International fined £99m over data hack
Hotel group Marriott International has been fined £99m after a large-scale cybe...Two-thirds of loan applicants offered a higher rate than advertised or rejected
Only a third of loan applicants receive the advertised rate when they apply for ...
Freelancers regularly fall behind on bills due to late payments
The financial situation of the UK’s army of freelancers has been laid bare on ...
60 day ‘breathing space’ period for people with problem debt
People struggling with problem debt will be given a 60-day grace period before h...
Which? warns on Ryanair currency tactics
Which? has warned on Ryanair’s currency conversion pricing tactics and called ...
One in ten falls prey to financial scammers
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