Ways to cut back on credit card interest
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Ways to cut back on credit card interest
By admin | May 7th, 2010 | FeaturedMany credit card users in the UK will know just how crippling the cost of paying interest on an outstanding balance can be, and even though the Bank of England base rate has been at an all time low of 0.5 percent for a year now the interest rates on many credit cards seem to [...]
Getting a credit card sorted for the summer holidays
By Reno | April 23rd, 2010 | Credit Card Guide, FeaturedAs the recent events with the Icelandic volcano chaos have shown us taking a credit card on holiday for emergencies is vital these days. Many of those that were on holiday when the eruption affected flights had not taken any credit cards with them, and were therefore in dire straits when it came to having [...]
Protecting yourself against CNP fraud
By Reno | April 17th, 2010 | Featured, GeneralOver the years a rising number of consumers have become increasingly reliant on their credit cards, and this is because these pieces of plastic offer the ultimate in freedom, flexibility, and convenience, doing away with the need to carry cash around and enabling users to buy the things they want right away and pay for [...]
Will you benefit from the credit card crackdown?
By Reno | April 9th, 2010 | Credit Cards, FeaturedWhilst having access to a credit card provides convenience, ease, and flexibility for most people the charges, fees, and practices associated with credit cards have become a real concern over the years, prompting campaign groups and watchdogs to call for action to be taken, and resulting in the government launching a crackdown within the credit [...]
Tips on avoiding identity theft
By admin | February 25th, 2010 | Featured, GeneralIdentity theft has become a serious problem over recent years, not only in the UK but also in other countries all around the world. Whilst increasingly sophisticated technology has helped to create more security for consumers it is also obvious that the identity thieves themselves are becoming more and more sophisticated in the methods that [...]
Can online banking help with financial management?
By admin | February 18th, 2010 | Featured, GeneralThe Internet is a tool that has revolutionised our lives in many ways, and both business and personal users find that the Internet is invaluable for all sorts of things, from keeping in touch with friends and family to socialising, entertainment, shopping, education, fun, and even financial management.
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The huge impact of credit reports
By admin | January 3rd, 2010 | Featured, GeneralOur credit reports are something that most of us know exist but until recently many of us had never bothered to take an interest in. It is only since the onset of the global credit crunch, when lending criteria became increasingly stringent and credit conditions became extremely tough, that many people realised that their credit [...]
Are you planning to buy charity Christmas cards?
By admin | December 10th, 2009 | Credit Cards, FeaturedEvery year many of us rush out to buy charity Christmas cards as the festive season approaches, and for many people this is the prefect way to combine giving cards to loved ones and friends to celebrate the festive season and giving to a worthy cause through the donation made from the purchase of the [...]
Consumers should start hunt for credit card for Christmas
By admin | December 6th, 2009 | Credit Cards, FeaturedWith the recession still ongoing in the UK and people still struggling to keep on top of their finances many people may be relying on credit cards to fund their Christmas purchases. As always this year has flown by, and many will be shocked when they realise just how close Christmas actually is.
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Will credit card reforms help or hinder consumers?
By admin | December 3rd, 2009 | Credit Cards, FeaturedAs part of its overhaul of the financial sector the government has recently announced a number of changes to credit card regulations, and these changes could have a profound impact on consumers. However, whilst the new regulations were brought in to try and make things easier and fairer for consumers there are concerns amongst some [...]
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