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Credit Cards | 1 February 2012
Guide to Cash Back Credit Cards

Want to earn money back on your everyday spending? We look at the various ...

guide to cash back credit cards
Guide
Money | 1 February 2012
Dealing with debt: five things you need to know

Dealing with debt isn't always straightforward and often requires an ...

dealing with debt: five things you need to know
Guide
Credit Cards | 1 February 2012
The best credit card rewards

Guide to reward credit cards, covering the best deals, how much points are ...

the best credit card rewards
Guide
Credit Cards | 31 January 2012
Alternatives to payday loans

Read this before borrowing from a payday lender, we look into other options ...

alternatives to payday loans
Guide
Money | 31 January 2012
A guide to credit unions

The Association of British Credit Unions shares some advice on community ...

a guide to credit unions
Guide
Credit Cards | 30 January 2012
Is Barclaycard Freedom any good?

Is the Barclaycard Freedom scheme really as fun as giant city-wide flume? We ...

is barclaycard freedom any good?
Guide

General money

dealing with debt: five things you need to know

Dealing with debt isn't always straightforward and often requires an objective look at your finances, here we look at issues surrounding debt and getting help.

a guide to credit unions

The Association of British Credit Unions shares some advice on community personal finance.

is banking complaints data useful for consumers?

Should you worry about how many complaints other people are making about a bank before you sign up? We investigate.

6 January 2012
Should cheques be chucked?

Are the Payments Council right to plan the abolition of the humble cheque? ...

should cheques be chucked?
News
5 January 2012
Debt advice guide

Where's the best place to go for independent debt advice? We aim to find out ...

debt advice guide
Guide
5 January 2012
Can banks take money from other accounts for debts?

Under the rule of 'setting off' banks can take money from your accounts ...

can banks take money from other accounts for debts?
FAQ

Credit cards

guide to cash back credit cards

Want to earn money back on your everyday spending? We look at the various offers and how to maximise the deals.

the best credit card rewards

Guide to reward credit cards, covering the best deals, how much points are worth, and how the different schemes compare.

alternatives to payday loans

Read this before borrowing from a payday lender, we look into other options and how to weigh up the considerations.

30 January 2012
Is Barclaycard Freedom any good?

Money back as you spend from Barclaycard but is the Freedom scheme worth ...

is barclaycard freedom any good?
Guide
30 January 2012
How to build credit with credit cards

We look at how credit cards can help to build and rebuild a credit profile ...

how to build credit with credit cards
Guide
30 January 2012
Prepaid cards: how they work

Prepaid cards are like the 'pay-as-you-go' card of the debit and credit card ...

prepaid cards: how they work
Guide

Personal loans

loan fraud: what should you be looking out for?

What can you do if you've been caught out by a fraudulent loan company? We investigate.

payday loans: the problems and solutions

MPs and consumer groups are critical of the payday loans market. Why and how could it be fixed?

too many commitments: debt consolidation loans

Can debt consolidation loans really help those juggling multiple debts.

7 December 2011
Can I repay my loan early?

Making an early repayment on a personal loan can be a complicated business: ...

can i repay my loan early?
FAQ
1 December 2011
Personal loans: the small print

Borrowing with a personal loan can be tricky: our guide helps you find the ...

personal loans: the small print
Guide
1 December 2011
Is peer-to-peer lending worth the risk?

Social lenders like Zopa, Yes-secure and RateSetter claim to offer top ...

is peer-to-peer lending worth the risk?
FAQ

Current accounts

are current accounts too difficult to compare?

A committee of MPs finds the current account market in a sorry state.

packaged accounts under fire: are they worth it?

As more banks than ever push fee-charging packaged current accounts there are question marks over whether consumers are getting a good deal.

current accounts: what to check before applying

There's a huge range of current accounts on the market. Here's how to choose between them.

23 November 2011
What do new 'fairer' overdraft charges mean?

A new set of rules on overdrafts won't really help the most vulnerable ...

what do new 'fairer' overdraft charges mean?
News
17 November 2011
Current accounts with great customer service

Putting up with bad service from your current account provider? Here's how ...

current accounts with great customer service
Guide
8 December 2010
Free banking? That'll be £150 a year

Lloyds has admitted to ministers that free current accounts actually cost ...

free banking? that'll be £150 a year
News

Savings accounts

how to get a better rate on your savings

We guide you through the various options and reveal the way to earn the most interest from your savings.

tax-free savings simplified: cash isa guide

How much interest can an ISA make, how do transfer work and are withdrawals deadly? We answer this question, and more, in this full guide.

save more with backwards budgeting

Spreadsheet and pie chart budgets have the best of intentions but frequently fail. We look at an alternative: backwards budgeting.

18 November 2011
Regular savings accounts: is 8% interest worth it?

Can regular savings accounts deliver on the interest rates they

regular savings accounts: is 8% interest worth it?
Guide
17 November 2011
Are my savings protected?

How does the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protect savings ...

are my savings protected?
Guide
29 July 2011
New junior ISAs to replace child trust funds

Are Junior ISAs, coming at the end of the year, the 'rich man's child trust ...

new junior isas to replace child trust funds
News
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