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Tips and tricks to help you get the most credit for your money.

Oct 10, 2018

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 the red. If ...

Oct 03, 2018

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 on this ess...

Aug 31, 2017

The best credit cards that reward you for spending

Rewards credit cards are a fantastic tool for sensible spenders. The idea is that every ti...

Jul 25, 2017

How to get out of debt

Clearing debt is never easy, but these methods may give you just the boost you need.

Apr 20, 2017

Applying for a loan: how to dodge the ‘underhand tactics’ used by banks

Loan providers are using ‘underhand tactics’, which are costing Brits as much as £400...

Jan 11, 2017

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 years to red...

Aug 12, 2016

Money Mailbag: I’ve saved enough for an extension, what’s the best way to spend?

“We’ve finally saved up enough to get an extension on our property (£40,000). But is ...

Jun 29, 2016

A guide to picking the right credit card

To mark the 50th anniversary of Britain's first credit card, here's a handy guide to help ...

Jun 20, 2016

Card fraud soars: how to stay protected

Cases of card fraud have increased 18% in one year. Follow these steps to avoid becoming a...

Feb 22, 2016

Top tips: getting the best balance transfer deal

Balance transfer credit cards allow borrowers to move debt from an existing credit card t...

Feb 22, 2016

Ten ways to boost your credit score

Follow these tips to improve your chances of getting a mortgage, loan or credit card.

Feb 20, 2016

How to pick the right loan

There's no need to stress about selecting a loan. Just be sure to consider these important...

Dec 02, 2015

A history of fraud through the ages and how to avoid being a victim

From first party fraud in Ancient Greece to ponzi schemes in the twentieth century, we loo...

Nov 19, 2015

Five tips to avoid Black Friday scams

On 27 November, thousands of Britons will be logging on to online retailers or heading out...

Nov 12, 2015

How to make the most of your credit card this Christmas

With the festive season rapidly approaching almost 50 per cent of consumers say they inten...

Aug 05, 2015

Some simple ways to destroy your credit score

Some might think that meeting agreed payment dates and generally sensible behaviour in res...

Feb 08, 2015

4 financial chats you should have before your wedding day

According to a recent survey published by BlackRock, less than half of Britons (44 per cen...

Feb 02, 2015

The Your Money guide to claiming PPI

This guide will help determine whether you were mis-sold PPI – and show you how to easil...

Jan 05, 2015

Quick ways to find an extra £300+ per month

Easy fixes for your 2015 spending habits.

PPI complaints drop as deadline looms

FCA data showed a 5% drop in complaints against financial services firms in the second hal...

Apr 18, 2019

The credit card fees cracking your Easter holiday budget

Going abroad for your Easter holidays? Then you might want to think twice about which cred...

Apr 18, 2019

Rising wages keep Brits shopping

UK shoppers were undeterred by the uncertainty over Brexit, with retail sales jumping 1.1%...

Apr 16, 2019

Court of Appeal allows £14bn Mastercard claim to proceed

In a landmark case, the Court of Appeal has set aside a previous Competition Appeal Tribun...

Apr 15, 2019

Bank IT meltdowns impacting customers’ creditworthiness

One of the worst years for bank IT outages is still affecting consumers by having a negati...

Apr 11, 2019

Bridging the gap

Ten years ago, bridging was a niche market. Today, however, things are different.

ISAs: your back-to-basics guide for 2018/19

Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your unused ISA allowance ahead of the 5 April deadli...

A guide to Sharia savings accounts

A number of Sharia savings products have upped their game in recent months, beating more familiar competitors ...

Five ways to get on the property ladder without the Bank of Mum and Dad

A report suggests the Bank of Mum and Dad is running low on funds. Fortunately, there are other options for st...

What will happen if rates change

How your finances will be impacted by a rise in interest rates.

Regular Savings Calculator

Small regular contributions can build up nicely over time.

Online Savings Calculator

Work out how your online savings can build over time.

Having a baby and your finances: seven top tips

We’re guessing the Duchess of Cambridge won’t be fretting about maternity pay or whether she’ll still be...

Protecting family wealth: 10 tips for cutting inheritance tax

Inheritance tax - sometimes known as 'death tax' - can cause even more heartache for bereaved families. But th...

Travel insurance: Five tips to ensure a successful claim

Ahead of your summer holiday, it’s important to make sure you have the right level of travel cover or you co...

Money Tips of the Week

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#Risingwages keep Brits shopping - @YourMoneyUK https://t.co/VscpdgF00v This was the third month in a row of bett… https://t.co/SmeTjPSId4
RT @MortgageMonstUK: #DidYouKnow: According to a #report from @YourMoneyUK - 32 million people think Britain’s homes are not “fit for pur…
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