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Focus on: NEW leading fee-free five-year fixed rate mortgage

Interest rates were held at 0.5% again this week, and with no sign of things changing any time soon, longer term fixed rate mortgages are looking increasingly appealing. Read More

Melanie Wright, 09 February 2012

 
 

Credit cards news

  • Make your salary go further

    According to research from Halifax, one in five of us spend half the month worrying that we won't have enough money to see us through until our next payday. And by the ti... Read more

    Les Roberts - Journalist

    Updated: 08 February 2012

  • The 10 credit card commandments

    Credit cards can be a fantastic way to manage your finances and control your spending - but only if they are used in the right way.  ... Read more

    Clare Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 08 February 2012

  • Why missing a payment could cost you dear

    More than one in six Britons - or about 8million people - missed a bill payment of some kind in the last 12 months, according to research from MoneySupermarket. ... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 07 February 2012

  • Focus on: Amex doubles cashback rate to 5%

    Recent weeks may have been full of depressing financial news but American Express (Amex) has bought some cheer by doubling the cashback paid on its Platinum Cashback card... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 02 February 2012

  • Repair your credit score for free

    If you are in the process of rebuilding your credit score, increased competition between 'credit builder' credit card providers looks as though it's made things cheaper. ... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Journalist

    Updated: 01 February 2012

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Loans news

  • Make your salary go further

    According to research from Halifax, one in five of us spend half the month worrying that we won't have enough money to see us through until our next payday. And by the ti... Read more

    Les Roberts - Journalist

    Updated: 08 February 2012

  • Should you take a credit card or a loan?

    There's a whole host of reasons why you might be looking to borrow.  It could be that you need to make a large purchase, fund an emergency repair or even consolidate... Read more

    Les Roberts - Journalist

    Updated: 25 January 2012

  • Don't pay more than you need for a loan

    If you're thinking of taking out a personal loan, your own bank might be a natural first port of call - but it won't necessarily be the cheapest. Depending on how much yo... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Journalist

    Updated: 11 January 2012

  • Focus on: Loan rates fall to 6.0%

    Borrowers received some New Year cheer this week after loan rates dropped to as low as 6.0%.... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Journalist

    Updated: 05 January 2012

  • How to escape the debt trap

    Thousands of young people struggling with debts are being forced to take drastic action because their money problems have spiralled out of control.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 03 January 2012

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Current accounts news

  • Last chance to cash in on switching your current account

    If you want to make money by switching current accounts, you will have to act fast. ... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 01 February 2012

  • Making your cash go further in 2012

    Last year, we all tightened our belts and crossed our fingers that the economy would improve. But it's 2012 and, despite negligible falls in inflation and energy prices, ... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Journalist

    Updated: 25 January 2012

  • Santander to raise overdraft charges

    Santander is increasing the cost of going into the red for its Preferred and Everyday current account customers by raising its daily overdraft fees with effect from ... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 19 January 2012

  • Bank account wars: The banks want you

    Competition in the current account market has been hotting up in recent days, with several banks launching tempting incentives in an attempt to make us switch.... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 04 January 2012

  • Focus on: Current account paying 6% in-credit interest

    Most of us are used to our banks paying paltry rates of interest on any money held in our current accounts, but HSBC has bucked this trend by offering a massive 6% to peo... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 22 December 2011

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Debt news

  • Make your salary go further

    According to research from Halifax, one in five of us spend half the month worrying that we won't have enough money to see us through until our next payday. And by the ti... Read more

    Les Roberts - Journalist

    Updated: 08 February 2012

  • Deal with debt now

    Every day in the UK, 331 people are declared insolvent or bankrupt, according to new figures from charity Credit Action. However, bankruptcy is still regarded as an extre... Read more

    Les Roberts - Journalist

    Updated: 17 January 2012

  • How to clear Christmas debts

    Millions of people will have run up credit card debts and overdrafts to help pay for Christmas and must now count the cost of their borrowing.
    ... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 04 January 2012

  • How to escape the debt trap

    Thousands of young people struggling with debts are being forced to take drastic action because their money problems have spiralled out of control.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 03 January 2012

  • How to keep Christmas debt in check

    Almost 10 million UK consumers will take on debt to cover the cost Christmas, according to new research by MoneySupermarket.com.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 14 December 2011

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Prepaid cards news

  • Pre-paid cards - the best option for holiday spending?

    Millions of holidaymakers prefer to pay by plastic when they are abroad rather than carrying wads of cash - only to find they've hit by steep fees when they open their st... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 14 July 2011

  • Best plastic for your summer holiday

    The summer holidays are just around the corner, but if you're heading off abroad in the next few months, make sure you don't get stung by steep charges for using your cre... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 10 June 2011

  • Top tips to cut Easter holiday costs

    Thousands of people will head off on holiday abroad this Easter, but if you're one of them, make sure you don't end up paying for your break long after you've landed back... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 17 March 2011

  • Top ten ways to beat a festive financial hangover

    Millions of us will be tempted to spend more than we'd planned to in the run up to Christmas, but if you're not careful you could end up with a serious festive financial ... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 09 December 2010

  • Grab yourself a bargain winter break

    With the cold weather drawing in and summer starting to feel like a distant memory, there's never been a better time to start planning a winter break.... Read more

    Felicity Hannah - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 06 October 2010

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Payday loans news

  • Brits turn to payday loans to cover costs

    The number of people searching for payday loans has shot up as cash-strapped Britons count the cost of double Bank Holiday fun. ... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 11 May 2011

  • Is a payday loan ever the right choice?

    With APRs as high as 1,120%, it's easy to see why payday loans get a bad press. But can they be the right way to borrow in some situations?... Read more

    Felicity Hannah - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 26 July 2010

  • Know your credit score

    It's more important than ever to know your credit score, but why is this the case and how do you find out what information is held about you on your credit file?... Read more

    Kate Murphy - Researcher

    Updated: 20 January 2010

  • Everything you need to know about payday loans

    Payday loans tend to get a bad press but can they ever be a legitimate form of borrowing? When should you consider using one and what are the options?... Read more

    Felicity Hannah - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 16 October 2009

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Shares news

  • Q&A: What's happening to stock markets?

    Billions of pounds have been wiped off the values of shares after stock markets suffered their biggest falls since the collapse of US investment bank Lehman Brothers in S... Read more

    Clare Francis - Editor

    Updated: 22 September 2011

  • How to survive stock market turmoil

    Stock market turmoil has left millions of people with pensions and investments wondering which way to turn.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 10 August 2011

  • What do credit ratings mean?

    Credit rating agency Standard & Poor's decision to downgrade the US government's rating from AAA to AA+ for the first time in history has sent global stock markets in... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 09 August 2011

  • How to build a balanced portfolio

    Given recent stock market volatility caused by the terrible events in Japan and unrest in the Middle East, savers might be forgiven for thinking they should give stocks a... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 24 March 2011

  • What's happening to the stock markets?

    Stockmarkets went into freefall following Friday's election results, as the uncertainty of a hung parliament sent shockwaves through the City. They've started the new wee... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 10 May 2010

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Savings news

  • Focus On: 3.00% savings account

    The easy access savings account market is dominated by accounts which offer a bonus, usually only for the first year. ... Read more

    Laura Howard - Financial journalist

    Updated: 08 February 2012

  • The best savings account for you

    If you are looking to open an easy access savings account, it's a no-brainer to head for the one that pays the most handsome returns. ... Read more

    Laura Howard - Financial journalist

    Updated: 02 February 2012

  • How to tackle your financial fears

    Money worries are keeping millions of us awake at night as we fret about how we will cover steep utility bills, as well as food and petrol costs.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 25 January 2012

  • Making your cash go further in 2012

    Last year, we all tightened our belts and crossed our fingers that the economy would improve. But it's 2012 and, despite negligible falls in inflation and energy prices, ... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Journalist

    Updated: 25 January 2012

  • What is a cash ISA?

    With interest rates low and inflation high, it's more important than ever for savers to earn as much as possible on their savings and ISAs offer a great way of doing this... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 24 January 2012

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Mortgages news

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ISA news

  • ISA rates on the up

    The tax year ends in less than two months' time, but nearly half of us (44%) have yet to use our full individual savings account (ISA) allowance, according to a... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 09 February 2012

  • Making your cash go further in 2012

    Last year, we all tightened our belts and crossed our fingers that the economy would improve. But it's 2012 and, despite negligible falls in inflation and energy prices, ... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Journalist

    Updated: 25 January 2012

  • Financial diary dates for 2012

    If you're looking to sort out your finances this year, there are some key dates in 2012 which can help you get organised.... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Journalist

    Updated: 09 January 2012

  • Focus on: NEW market-leading ISA paying 3.07%

    Anyone who has made saving more one of their New Year's resolutions may want to consider the new West Bromwich WeBSave ISA 4.... Read more

    Clare Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 04 January 2012

  • Set your 2012 savings goal

    The New Year is the perfect time to set yourself a savings goal - whether it's trying to build up some cash to pay for your summer break, putting money away for a propert... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 03 January 2012

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Travel money news

  • Money tips for gap year travellers

    Thousands of students will take a gap year before starting university, but plenty of forward planning is vital if you don't want to run out of cash half way through your ... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 16 August 2011

  • The real cost of summer holidays

    One in five parents expects the cost of family days out over the summer to push them into the red, according to our new research.. ... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 03 August 2011

  • Pre-paid cards - the best option for holiday spending?

    Millions of holidaymakers prefer to pay by plastic when they are abroad rather than carrying wads of cash - only to find they've hit by steep fees when they open their st... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 14 July 2011

  • How to get the best deal on your holiday money

    The summer holiday season has started and many of us are looking forward to a well earned break abroad. Scores of Brits have bagged a bargain this year on their holiday, ... Read more

    Bob Atkinson - Travel Expert

    Updated: 09 June 2011

  • Don't get short-changed on your holiday money

    We are all guilty of it - you've been frantically running around, getting ready for your holiday and you think you're on top of it. ... Read more

    Michael Gwynne - Media Researcher

    Updated: 06 June 2011

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Student finance news

  • Insurance options for students

    The average student heading to university this autumn will take with them possessions worth a staggering £2,652 - but many will fail to protect them.... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 01 September 2011

  • Budgeting tips for students

    Lots of students will be heading off to University in September, but many of them will never have had to budget or manage their money. This video will give tips and ... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Journalist

    Updated: 25 August 2011

  • Money tips for gap year travellers

    Thousands of students will take a gap year before starting university, but plenty of forward planning is vital if you don't want to run out of cash half way through your ... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 16 August 2011

  • Where to find the best student bank accounts

    There is less than a month to go before thousands of A-Level students discover whether they have made the grades to get into the universities of their choice.... Read more

    Clare Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 28 July 2011

  • Guide to student finance

    Thousands of A level students will finish their exams in the next few days and face an anxious wait to find out whether they have got the grades they need to start univer... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 21 June 2011

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Pensions news

  • Take control of your finances

    After what has been a pretty miserable year financially, most of us will be hoping that 2012 gets off to a better start.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 21 December 2011

  • 10 tips to beat financial woes

    In the face of fresh economic uncertainty and rising living costs, it's little wonder that near three-quarters of us are worried about our current financial situation - b... Read more

    Laura Howard - Financial journalist

    Updated: 11 October 2011

  • Save now for a secure future

    Despite the fact that many of us can expect to spend around 20 years or more in retirement, worrying new research reveals we are saving less as higher living costs bite.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 26 May 2011

  • Pension reforms: Your questions answered

    The Government has finally unveiled proposals to radically reform the current complicated state pension system, suggesting the introduction of a flat rate pension of &pou... Read more

    Felicity Hannah - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 07 April 2011

  • Year-end tax planning tips

    There are less than two months to go before the end of the tax year on April 5, so if you want to make the most of your annual tax-free allowances, you'd better get your ... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 09 February 2011

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Business finance news

  • Top tips for setting up your own business

    Rising unemployment is prompting increasing numbers of people to go it alone and set up their own businesses.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 20 October 2011

  • How to survive stock market turmoil

    Stock market turmoil has left millions of people with pensions and investments wondering which way to turn.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 10 August 2011

  • What do credit ratings mean?

    Credit rating agency Standard & Poor's decision to downgrade the US government's rating from AAA to AA+ for the first time in history has sent global stock markets in... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 09 August 2011

  • Financial crisis one year on - what's happened?

    It's a year since the US investment bank Lehman Brothers collapsed - an event which marked a turning point for economies around the world.... Read more

    Clare Francis - Editor

    Updated: 15 September 2009

  • Advice if you're starting your own business

    Britain's unemployment rate is soaring; with figures showing that 3,178 people were made redundant every day in the three months to the end of March.... Read more

    Clare Francis - Editor

    Updated: 12 June 2009

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