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Don’t be frivolous with your credit card

Reno — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:16:08 +0000

Credit cards are something of a double edged sword to most people. On one hand they are able to help people out of money problems, providing a financial lifeline and helping them when they have severe cash flow problems. On the other hand they are the essence of temptation and can lead people into spiralling [...]

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Make 2011 the time to get a better credit card deal

Reno — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:40:28 +0000

Whilst many people in the UK are on poor credit card deals, with high rates of interest and little to nothing in the way of benefits, many fail to take any action such as switching to a more favourable credit card. However, with 2011 almost upon us now could be the time to act, and [...]

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Further increase expected with credit card interest rates

Reno — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:21:23 +0000

Over recent years there has been a lot of controversy with regards to the high rate of interest that is charged on many credit cards, with campaigners, consumers, and various other officials pointing out that the gap between the base interest rate – which is at its lowest level on record at just 0.5 percent [...]

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Virgin Money makes changes to repayment system

Reno — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:14:12 +0000

Many Virgin Money credit card customers have been pleased to hear a recent announcement from the financial giant with regards to the repayment allocation on its credit cards. Virgin has announced that as of the start of September any repayments made on the Virgin credit cards will be allocated to the more expensive debt first, [...]

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Credit card firms try to woo back customers

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:59:39 +0000

Over the past couple of years credit card firms in the UK have been turning away an increasing number of clients, with the global credit crunch seriously affecting lending levels and leaving many people with little to no chance of getting credit. However, many reports have indicated that whilst lending levels are nowhere near as [...]

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Tips For Keeping Your Identity Safe

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:32:07 +0000

With the increases in identity theft, you have to be more careful than ever when doing your day-to-day financial transactions that you once took for granted as being safe. The simple tasks of withdrawing money from your bank account, doing the weekly grocery shopping or taking out an insurance policy has made many people victims [...]

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What happens if your airline goes bust?

admin — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:57:38 +0000

Over recent weeks two airlines have spectacularly gone bust, leaving many passengers stranded and many others wondering whether they will ever see the money that they forked out for their holiday again. The global credit crunch and the soaring cost of fuel has left many budget airlines really struggling, and over recent weeks both airline [...]

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Reducing your credit card debts

admin — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:08:10 +0000

Over recent years the UK has become a nation that has become more and more reliant on using plastic to pay for items. There are many reasons why people turn to credit cards for their purchases. Credit cards are far more convenience and far easier than having to carry cash around or deal with cheques. [...]

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Can you benefit from being a credit card rate tart?

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:35:49 +0000

There are so many different types of credit cards in circulation in the UK these days it can be difficult to determine which one might best suit your needs and circumstances. However, for some people getting value for money on credit cards means chopping and changing cards regularly to make sure that they are always [...]

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Business credit cards V charge cards

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:33:33 +0000

If you run or own a small business you will probably know how difficult things can become when cash flow problems arise, and this can make it difficult to make purchases for your business as well as carry out other basic transactions. You will also know how messy and troublesome dealing with petty cash can [...]

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