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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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YourMoney guide to balance transfer credit cards
Transferring your debt from one or more credit cards to a new card can save you ...
How to get out of debt in 2020
Clearing debt is never easy, but these methods may give you just the boost you n...
Borrowing money from a loved one: what you should and shouldn’t do
It can be difficult to ask family or friends for a loan but there are ways to ma...
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...Understanding
Cancelled holiday or event: The credit card refund mistake you must avoid
With millions of holidays, events and activities cancelled because of coronaviru...
IVAs during coronavirus: what you need to know
Hundreds of thousands of people are in IVAs - Individual Voluntary Arrangements...
The pros and cons of balance transfer cards
While using 0% balance transfer cards can be a smart way of getting yourself out...
Abroad for Christmas? Avoid this expensive mistake
A typical family spending £2,000 on a Christmas and New Year trip overseas coul...
How a PPI windfall could impact benefits, care funding and inheritance tax
There are just days to submit a compensation claim for mis-sold Payment Protecti...
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...News
Low credit scores delaying ambitions for 15.6 million Brits
Millions of people across the UK are delaying buying homes, getting married and ...
Brits spent £1.4bn fixing lockdown DIY disasters
One in 10 DIY projects in lockdown ended in disaster with cock-ups costing an av...
Would self-regulation of bailiffs work?
Plans for bailiffs in England and Wales to be self-regulated have been put forwa...
Barclaycard launches Visa credit card cashback scheme
Barclaycard Cashback Rewards with Visa enables cardholders to earn up to 15% cas...
Borrowing by over-55s to soar
Debt among Britain’s over 55s is set to rise by £10bn in 2021 as consumer con...
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