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Introduction

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

Aug 06, 2019

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 make the con...

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...

Complaints about financial companies up to 4.29m in first half of 2019

The increase in complaints was driven by the volume of payment protection insurance (PPI) ...

Oct 14, 2019

Brits waste billions of unused foreign currency after holidays

Holidaymakers return with an average of £90 in foreign currency after each trip, accordin...

Oct 14, 2019

Interest-free credit card market shrinking

There are 29 per cent fewer 0 per cent purchase credit card deals than two years ago.

Oct 10, 2019

‘Buy now, pay later’ schemes contribute to debt issues

More than seven in 10 (73 per cent) of people with debt problems said retailers’ buy now...

Oct 09, 2019

Confusion over car finance options costing motorists £11,000

Buying a car through finance has grown in popularity in recent years but confusion around ...

Oct 09, 2019

Over 55s credit card debt up by a fifth

The proportion of people aged over 55 with credit card debt has increased by almost 20 per...

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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