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Focus on: Virgin ups its balance transfer card to 26 months

Consumers seeking a cheaper home for their credit card debt are being spoilt for choice as competition in the balance transfer market goes from strength to strength. Read More

Rachel Wait, 24 May 2013

 
 

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Loans news

  • Peer-to-peer: The phenomenon taking savers by storm

    Dismal savings rates mean that people are increasingly looking for alternative ways to generate decent returns - with peer-to-peer lending proving among the most popular ... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 16 May 2013

  • Focus on: Loan rates hit new all-time low of 4.9%

    If you are looking for a mid-sized personal loan, you couldn't have chosen a better time as peer-to-peer lender Zopa has unveiled the cheapest personal loan rate ever! He... Read more

    Laura Howard - Content Editor, Money and Lifestyle

    Updated: 16 May 2013

  • The best loans for 'small' amounts

    The fact that we are currently seeing the lowest ever rates on loans of between £7,500 and £15,000 has to be good news - but where does that leave people who ... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 15 May 2013

  • Cash in on our May Money Sale!

    When was the last time you looked at your finances?  Even if it was relatively recently, offerings from the nation's banks and building societies have improved almos... Read more

    Rachel Wait - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 13 May 2013

  • Focus on: Need a loan? Now pay just 5% for 5 years

    Borrowers seeking a medium-sized personal loan can now take advantage of rates as low as 5%. And, what's more, they have a whole half-decade over which to repay the debt.... Read more

    Harriet Meyer - Journalist

    Updated: 09 May 2013

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Current accounts news

  • Maximise your savings...with a current account

    Anyone looking to build up their savings pot will no doubt feel exasperated right now. Savings rates have remained pitifully low for the past few years and no signs of im... Read more

    Rachel Wait - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 23 May 2013

  • The best loans for 'small' amounts

    The fact that we are currently seeing the lowest ever rates on loans of between £7,500 and £15,000 has to be good news - but where does that leave people who ... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 15 May 2013

  • Post Office launches current accounts

    The Post Office has launched its new range of current accounts after announcing last month it would be taking on the nation's banks and building societies by en... Read more

    Updated: 14 May 2013

  • Cash in on our May Money Sale!

    When was the last time you looked at your finances?  Even if it was relatively recently, offerings from the nation's banks and building societies have improved almos... Read more

    Rachel Wait - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 13 May 2013

  • Money transfers: Another way to pay 0% on debt

    Paying off an expensive overdraft or loan can sometimes feel like an impossible task. But, believe it or not, a credit card could help you achieve your goal.... Read more

    Rachel Wait - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 09 May 2013

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Debt news

  • Money worries making you ill? Help is at hand

    Almost one in six Brits are so worried about money and their financial futures that it's affecting their mental health, says new research from MoneySupermarket.... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 17 May 2013

  • 10 most common debt myths

    Many of us have some sort of debt, whether we're using an overdraft, spending on a credit card or have just taken the biggest loan of our lives in the form of a mortgage.... Read more

    Rachel Wait - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 06 March 2013

  • Are your kids better with money than you?

    Could it be that your children are better at handling their finances than you are with yours?... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 07 December 2012

  • Struggling with debt? Take control with a debt action plan

    The average unsecured debt held by British borrowers has fallen from £8,431 to £6,926 over the last 12 months or so.
    ... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 19 July 2012

  • How much do you owe?

    Do you know the exact amount you owe to banks and other lenders once your mortgage, overdraft, credit cards and loans are all taken into account?... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 12 July 2012

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Prepaid cards news

  • Should you get a prepaid card for your holiday money?

    Managing your holiday money can be a headache. If you carry wads of cash there's always the risk of it being lost or stolen while you're travelling. And even when you rea... Read more

    Updated: 02 May 2013

  • 5 reasons a prepaid card could suit you

    Credit cards, when used correctly, can be a great financial tool. As well as offering consumer protection on spend between £100 and £60,260 they also allow yo... Read more

    Updated: 30 April 2013

  • Beware of Apple 'bait apps'

    Apple is to face a lawsuit in the United States from angry parents who have seen their children rack up huge bills by downloading so-called 'bait-apps' from iTunes. And t... Read more

    Updated: 24 April 2012

  • 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

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Shares news

  • How to build the perfect ISA portfolio

    With thousands of different funds to choose from, working out which investments to hold in your stocks and shares ISA can seem impossible.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 06 March 2013

  • Pick your financial dream team

    The 2012 European Championships are upon us and, seeing as you won't be able to escape the football for the next few weeks anyway, we've jumped aboard the bandwagon to gi... Read more

    Updated: 06 June 2012

  • 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 - Head of Content

    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

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Savings news

  • Maximise your savings...with a current account

    Anyone looking to build up their savings pot will no doubt feel exasperated right now. Savings rates have remained pitifully low for the past few years and no signs of im... Read more

    Rachel Wait - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 23 May 2013

  • Peer-to-peer: The phenomenon taking savers by storm

    Dismal savings rates mean that people are increasingly looking for alternative ways to generate decent returns - with peer-to-peer lending proving among the most popular ... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 16 May 2013

  • Act NOW on your savings

    If you are holding out for savings rates to rise before deciding where to put your cash, you could be in for a long wait. ... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 09 May 2013

  • 10 letters it will cost you to ignore

    When a letter from your bank lands on your doormat, do you: a) shove it on a pile with all the others, b) stick it in a drawer to deal with it later (and then forget), or... Read more

    Rachel Wait - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 08 May 2013

  • Start building a savings nest egg NOW!

    With savings rates so low and inflation still stubbornly high, it's not hard to understand why some people think it's not worth saving at all.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 25 April 2013

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Mortgages news

  • What should you do if you have an interest-only mortgage?

    Nearly half (48%) of all homeowners with interest-only mortgages will be unable to clear the debt when the loan matures, according to research from new city regulator, th... Read more

    Laura Howard - Content Editor, Money and Lifestyle

    Updated: 02 May 2013

  • New Stamp Duty boost for first-time buyers

    Buying a property doesn't come cheap and, while you focus on saving up enough money to pay for the deposit, it's easy to forget about additional costs such as Stamp Duty.... Read more

    Rachel Wait - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 30 April 2013

  • Focus on: Lowest EVER five-year fixed rate mortgage

    News that the Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS) is being extended by a year to January 2015 means borrowers are likely to continue enjoying low interest rates on loans and... Read more

    Rachel Wait - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 29 April 2013

  • How to fight the squeeze on your household budget

    We may have narrowly escaped entering a triple dip recession, but with millions of people still struggling to meet everyday living costs, it's clear that we are far from ... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 25 April 2013

  • How good are YOU with money?

    When it comes to being care-free spenders, young people in their 20s tend to suffer the worst reputation. After all, this is the age where costly new clothes and nights o... Read more

    Laura Howard - Content Editor, Money and Lifestyle

    Updated: 19 April 2013

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ISA news

  • How good are YOU with money?

    When it comes to being care-free spenders, young people in their 20s tend to suffer the worst reputation. After all, this is the age where costly new clothes and nights o... Read more

    Laura Howard - Content Editor, Money and Lifestyle

    Updated: 19 April 2013

  • Focus on: Transfer your ISA balance to a leading rate of 2.30%

    If you took out an easy access cash ISA a year ago and it had a bonus rate built in, the interest rate could be about to plummet, leaving you with returns of next to noth... Read more

    Rachel Wait - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 17 April 2013

  • Happy new tax year!

    April 6 marks the start of the new tax year, and while celebrations are likely to be rather more muted on April 5 than they are on December 31, there are plenty of financ... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 03 April 2013

  • Spring clean your finances in 5 easy steps

    It might not feel like it but spring officially sprung on March 21, which means that, as the Arctic March winds make way for April snow showers, this is the season to blo... Read more

    Updated: 28 March 2013

  • HURRY! Last chance to get your ISA!

    Don't just sit there! You have just days to take advantage of your ISA allowance for this tax year.... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 27 March 2013

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Travel money news

  • Act now to beat the falling pound

    Sterling is starting to shed its value following the loss of the UK's 'AAA' credit rating, which means now could be the time to buy your holiday currency if you want to g... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 25 February 2013

  • Make the most of your travel money

    Hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers will head off overseas in the next few weeks, but a bit of forward planning can ensure you have much more spending money to enjoy.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 27 July 2012

  • What does the eurozone crisis mean for you?

    Economic turmoil in Europe has caused stock markets to plummet, the pound to strengthen against the euro and widespread alarm for those with savings, investments and over... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 16 May 2012

  • 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

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Pensions news

  • 5 ways Margaret Thatcher has impacted our finances

    Whether you loved her or loathed her, Margaret Thatcher's policies changed our financial landscape forever.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 10 April 2013

  • Budget 2013 at a glance

    Chancellor George Osborne announced today that his 2013 Budget was designed for an 'aspiration nation'. ... Read more

    Rachel Wait - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 20 March 2013

  • State pension overhaul: What will it mean for you?

    The government only unveiled plans for the introduction of a £144 a week flat rate state pension at the start of this year and originally, the radical reforms were ... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 18 March 2013

  • Tax allowances 2013/14

    Want to know what your tax allowances will be for the 2013/14 tax year? Then check out our easy to read guide for all the information you'll need.... Read more

    Updated: 14 March 2013

  • Code aims to boost retirement income

    Around 400,000 people a year should get a better explanation of their pension options at retirement thanks to an initiative launched this week by the Association of Briti... Read more

    Rachel Wait - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 26 February 2013

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