Financial watchdog proposes interest-free overdrafts and a freeze on loan repayments
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has made a number of emergency proposals in order to assist those that are suffering financially from the Coronavirus crisis….
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How to get a mortgage with a poor credit rating
People automatically assume that if you have a poor or adverse credit history, or have ever been made bankrupt, you can not get a mortgage….
5 things to check on any 0% balance transfer credit card offer
0% balance transfer cards can be a useful tool when trying to tackle debt (here is a roundup of the best 0% transfer credit cards…
The size of the UK personal debt problem exposed
Will we ever jump off the debt treadmill? Last week The Money Charity released its latest figures on the level of personal debt in the…
Reader Q: Will unused overdrafts affect my chance of getting a mortgage?
Reader question: I am currently trying to save ahead of moving house later this year. I was very interested in your article “How to earn…
New bailiff laws to crackdown on aggressive tactics
New bailiff laws will crackdown on aggressive tactics New sweeping changes to the way bailiffs can enforce debt repayments came into force on 6th April…
How to cut the interest on your credit cards in 4 steps
It makes sense if you are using any type of credit to get the lowest interest rate available. This is particularly important if you are…
Best credit card deals – for balance transfers, 0% on purchases & cashback
Here is a roundup of the best credit cards for: balance transfers 0% on purchases best cash back credit cards Best 0% Balance Transfer…
10 credit rating myths (& the true facts)
There are a lot of myths surrounding credit scores which at the very least confuse consumers but at the worst could inadvertently damage their chances…
