What now for those banking on the Co-operative Bank as an alternative to the big 5?
What now for those banking on the Co-operative Bank as an alternative to the big 5?

Three out of four of the UK's 10 million over-65s will need care when they become physically or mentally infirm. But who pays for their care? This guide explains.

Removing payday lenders from the high street is unlikely to solve the problem of consumer debt.

What are the short and long term effects of entering a debt repayment plan?

Don't call us a payday lender, Wonga say. Should we be listening?

Credit unions can offer an alternative to short term high interest - or payday - loans.

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These guides cover the starting point of comparing the main types of credit card deals, including balance transfers, promotional rates on purchases, and various credit card rewards from cash back to air miles.
Find out how the longest and cheapest balance transfer deals work in this full guide. Read more »

Find the longest offers and how these deals work in our full guide to 0% purchases. Read more »

The most recent updates in the credit cards guide, including features, frequently asked questions, our coverage and commentary of important updates and industry news, as well as in-depth market research.
Where are the mainstream alternatives to the short term, high cost credit market?

Researchers claim that starting repayment with the smallest debt gets more people out of a borrowing spiral.

How bad is American Express credit cards' acceptance problem? Should it stop you getting their cards?

What's the result of a new generation of credit cards are offering both rewards and credit rebuilding?

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These guides cover the starting point of comparing personal loans, including the various places to borrow from, how to get the cheapest rates, repaying early and important factors to consider when looking to borrow for refinancing or debt consolidation purposes.
How much should you pay for a personal loan? And where should you go to get one? We investigate. Read more »

Can debt consolidation loans really help those juggling multiple debts. Read more »

The most recent updates in the personal loans guide, including features, frequently asked questions, our coverage and commentary of important updates and industry news, as well as in-depth market research.
Removing payday lenders from the high street is unlikely to solve the problem of consumer debt.

Don't call us a payday lender, Wonga say. Should we be listening?

Credit unions can offer an alternative to short term high interest - or payday - loans.

How will mainstream banks react when peer-to-peer lending is regulated next year?

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These guides are the place to start if you're looking to switch current accounts, here we cover which are the most important factors to consider and which banks are scoring the highest amongst the customer satisfaction surveys.
There's a huge range of current accounts on the market. Here's how to choose between them. Read more »

Why put up with bad service from your current account provider? After all, you use them more than anyone else. Read more »

The most recent updates in the current accounts guide, including features, frequently asked questions, our coverage and commentary of important updates and industry news, as well as in-depth market research.
Reduce the cost of an expensive overdraft - we show you how.

Hardly anyone moves their main current account. And it means they're missing out.

How will other banks respond after the Co-op reversed their long held policy of offering accounts to undischarged bankrupts?

If your bank charged you for going overdrawn, you may be able to get that money back.

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This is the place to start if you're looking for basic information on getting the most from your savings and comparing accounts.
These guides are both easy to understand and in-depth and cover the initial important factors around savings.
Want to earn more on a savings account? We show you how the various options work. Read more »

How much interest can an ISA make, how do transfers work and are withdrawals deadly? We take a look. Read more »

The most recent updates in the savings accounts guide, including features, frequently asked questions, our coverage and commentary of important updates and industry news, as well as in-depth market research.
Could you do with more pension cash? One in four UK workers has already lost track of a pension pot, according to Age UK.

We look at how much people should be saving each month, and where that money is going instead.

Brits love premium bonds, but are they being fooled into investing their money in false hope?

The junior ISA market will be opened up to parents with money stuck in child trust fund accounts.

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