Moneysupermarket.com Credit Card News http://www.moneysupermarket.com Credit Card News from Moneysupermarket.com 15 en-us Moneysupermarket.com /newsandcommunity/img/news/ms-logo.gif http://www.moneysupermarket.com Picking the right credit card <![CDATA[With such a vast choice of credit cards on offer, how do you know which is the best deal for you? Mark Hooson explains which type of card is suitable depending on your circumstances... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/picking-the-right-credit-card/0013541/ Thu, 09, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/picking-the-right-credit-card_0013541.aspx The 10 credit card commandments <![CDATA[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.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-ten-credit-card-commandments/0013536/ Wed, 08, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-ten-credit-card-commandments_0013536.aspx Make your salary go further <![CDATA[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 time we are a week away from our next wage packet this becomes a concern for half the population.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/make-your-salary-go-further/0013533/ Wed, 08, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/make-your-salary-go-further_0013533.aspx Why missing a payment could cost you dear <![CDATA[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. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-effect-of-missing-payment-dates/0013530/ Tue, 07, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-effect-of-missing-payment-dates_0013530.aspx Focus on: Amex doubles cashback rate to 5% <![CDATA[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 to 5%.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-amex-doubles-cashback-rate-to-5-per-cent/0013493/ Thu, 02, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-amex-doubles-cashback-rate-to-5-per-cent_0013493.aspx Repair your credit score for free <![CDATA[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. But you don't want to be paying any interest in the first place. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/repair-your-credit-score-for-free/0013486/ Wed, 01, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/repair-your-credit-score-for-free_0013486.aspx Five ways to boost your credit score <![CDATA[A healthy credit score is the best passport to any kind of borrowing, so making an effort to improve yours can really pay dividends.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/five-ways-to-boost-your-credit-score/0013459/ Wed, 25, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/five-ways-to-boost-your-credit-score_0013459.aspx How to tackle your financial fears <![CDATA[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.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-tackle-your-financial-fears/0013458/ Wed, 25, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-tackle-your-financial-fears_0013458.aspx Should you take a credit card or a loan? <![CDATA[There's a whole host of reasons why you might be looking to borrow.&nbsp; It could be that you need to make a large purchase, fund an emergency repair or even consolidate various existing debt into one lump on which you pay a lower interest rate. In any of these cases, your first instinct may well be to take out a loan. But, in some instances, borrowing on a credit card can be a more cost effective option.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/should-you-take-a-card-or-a-loan/0013457/ Wed, 25, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/should-you-take-a-card-or-a-loan_0013457.aspx Making your cash go further in 2012 <![CDATA[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, times are just as tough.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/making-your-cash-go-further-in-twenty-twelve/0013454/ Wed, 25, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/making-your-cash-go-further-in-twenty-twelve_0013454.aspx Focus on: Last chance to get a two-year balance transfer credit card <![CDATA[If you want to get your hands on the Barclaycard Platinum with Longest Balance Transfer credit card, which offers a market-leading two-year 0% interest on balance transfers, you'll need to act fast. Barclaycard has announced it is withdrawing the card on Wednesday February 1 and, with no equivalent on the market, this could be your last chance to take advantage. <p>But what do you need to know? <br /></p> <p></p>]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-last-chance-to-a-two-year-balance-transfer-credit-card/0013450/ Tue, 24, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-last-chance-to-a-two-year-balance-transfer-credit-card_0013450.aspx Focus on: NEW purchase credit card offering 0% for 18 months <![CDATA[Credit cards that offer 0% on purchases and balance transfers are a great way to spread the cost of a big purchase or to pay down existing credit card debt as you&nbsp;are not charged&nbsp;interest for the duration of the 0% offer.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-purchase-credit-card-zero-per-cent-for-eighteen-months/0013367/ Thu, 19, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-purchase-credit-card-zero-per-cent-for-eighteen-months_0013367.aspx Find the right balance transfer credit card <![CDATA[Borrowers can avoid paying interest on their debts for up to two years if they choose the right credit card - but remember to factor in balance transfer fees.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/find-the-right-balance-transfer-credit-card/0013280/ Wed, 18, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/find-the-right-balance-transfer-credit-card_0013280.aspx Top credit cards for 2012 <![CDATA[There are some fantastic credit card deals available at the moment. The benefits on offer vary widely though, so it is vital to find the right one for your needs.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-credit-cards-for-two-thousand-and-twelve/0013199/ Wed, 11, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-credit-cards-for-two-thousand-and-twelve_0013199.aspx Focus on: NEW low-fee balance transfer card <![CDATA[If you're feeling the effects of overspending at Christmas, then reducing the amount of interest you're paying on existing credit card debts could help you get your finances back under control.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-natwest-platinum-credit-card/0013187/ Tue, 10, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-natwest-platinum-credit-card_0013187.aspx Save &pound;1,000 with MoneySupermarket <![CDATA[We are storming into January with our most exciting advert yet showcasing how MoneySupermarket can save people more than &pound;1,000 on credit cards, loans, motor and home insurance, and energy bills. Meet family man Brian who has saved money and feels EPIC...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/save-a-1000-pounds-with-moneysupermarket/0012874/ Fri, 06, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/save-a-1000-pounds-with-moneysupermarket_0012874.aspx How you can save more than &pound;1,000 in 2012 <![CDATA[Times were tight for most of us in 2011, and with little sign of things improving any time soon it's more important than ever to make your money work as hard as possible for you.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-you-can-save-more-than-one-thousand-pounds-in-two-thousand-and-twelve/0012734/ Thu, 05, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-you-can-save-more-than-one-thousand-pounds-in-two-thousand-and-twelve_0012734.aspx How to escape the debt trap <![CDATA[Thousands of young people struggling with debts are being forced to take drastic action because their money problems have spiralled out of control.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-escape-the-debt-trap/0012716/ Tue, 03, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-escape-the-debt-trap_0012716.aspx New Year financial resolutions <![CDATA[Once the Christmas and New Year party season comes to an end, many of us come back down to earth with a bump - especially if we have overspent on our festivities.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/new-year-financial-resolutions/0012710/ Wed, 28, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/new-year-financial-resolutions_0012710.aspx Is Christmas costing us more? (Infographic) <![CDATA[2011 saw the nation squeezed by rising food, fuel and insurance prices. With the year drawing to a close, many of us will be watching our Christmas spending perhaps closer than ever before to make sure we get the most from our money.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/is-christmas-costing-us-more-Infographic/0012706/ Fri, 23, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/is-christmas-costing-us-more-Infographic_0012706.aspx Focus on: New market-leading 24-month 0% balance transfer card <![CDATA[Many of us will have racked up debts over Christmas, but the good news is that Barclaycard has just introduced a fantastic balance transfer card offering an introductory 0% period for two whole years.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-24-month-0-percent-b-t-card/0012699/ Fri, 23, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-24-month-0-percent-b-t-card_0012699.aspx Making the most of your money in 2012 <![CDATA[In this video our experts explain how you can make the most of your money in 2012 by ensuring that you've got the best-value policies, products and tariffs for your needs...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/making-the-most-of-your-money-in-2012/0012645/ Wed, 21, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/making-the-most-of-your-money-in-2012_0012645.aspx Take control of your finances <![CDATA[After what has been a pretty miserable year financially, most of us will be hoping that 2012 gets off to a better start.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/take-control-of-your-finances/0012644/ Wed, 21, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/take-control-of-your-finances_0012644.aspx Focus on: Barclaycard Platinum with Extended Balance Transfer <![CDATA[With 2011 nearly at an end, now's the time to start getting your finances in shape for 2012. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-barclaycard-platinum-with-extended-balance-transfer/0012629/ Wed, 14, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-barclaycard-platinum-with-extended-balance-transfer_0012629.aspx How to keep Christmas debt in check <![CDATA[Almost 10 million UK consumers will take on debt to cover the cost Christmas, according to new research by MoneySupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-keep-christmas-debt-in-check/0012628/ Wed, 14, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-keep-christmas-debt-in-check_0012628.aspx Beat your credit card gripes <![CDATA[Millions of us rely on plastic to help make ends meet, but as with any form of borrowing, you need to be careful, or you could end up paying back much more than you planned.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/Beat-your-credit-card-gripes/0012622/ Thu, 08, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/Beat-your-credit-card-gripes_0012622.aspx Focus on: Get even more cash back on shopping this January <![CDATA[The January sales in 2012 will be even more anticipated than usual as UK households feel the pinch of rising winter bills and start to buffer against the prospect of a double-dip recession]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-get-even-more-cash-back-on-shopping-this-january0012573.aspx Thu, 01, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-get-even-more-cash-back-on-shopping-this-january0012573.aspx Avoid a festive debt hangover <![CDATA[Christmas is less than a month away, but for many people the festive season can be a financially fraught time.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/Avoid-a-festive-debt-hangover-0012548.aspx Wed, 30, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/Avoid-a-festive-debt-hangover-0012548.aspx Focus on: Longest EVER balance transfer and purchase credit card <![CDATA[Halifax has thrown down the gauntlet to other credit card providers by launching the longest ever combined balance transfer and purchase card.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-longest-ever-balance-transfer-and-purchase-credit-card/0012488/ Thu, 24, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-longest-ever-balance-transfer-and-purchase-credit-card_0012488.aspx New bank on the high street <![CDATA[We have a new high street bank. On Thursday Virgin Money finally succeeded in taking over Northern Rock, which means we'll have a new banking presence on the high street.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/new-bank-on-the-high-street/0012433/ Fri, 18, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/new-bank-on-the-high-street_0012433.aspx Buy now pay nothing for 18 months <![CDATA[MANY of us will rely on plastic to help us cover all our Christmas costs, but if you do plan to pay this way, finding a credit card with a lengthy 0% introductory rate on spending should be a priority.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/buy-now-pay-nothing-for-eighteen-months/0012432/ Fri, 18, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/buy-now-pay-nothing-for-eighteen-months_0012432.aspx Focus on: Creation launches 20-month 0% credit card <![CDATA[With one of the most expensive times of the year fast approaching, the last thing any of us want is for existing credit card debts to add to the already steep cost of Christmas.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-creation-launches-20-month-zero-per-cent-credit-card/0012431/ Thu, 17, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-creation-launches-20-month-zero-per-cent-credit-card_0012431.aspx Money-saving Christmas tips <![CDATA[The festive season is fast-approaching, but many of us will be wondering exactly how we are going to cover all those Christmas costs.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/money-saving-christmas-tips/0012426/ Wed, 16, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/money-saving-christmas-tips_0012426.aspx Best credit cards for purchases and balance transfers <![CDATA[There are plenty of cards which offer a great deal either on balance transfers or on purchases, but if you don't want the hassle of having two cards, you may want to consider one which combines both.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/best-credit-cards-for-purchases-and-balance-transfers/0012413/ Thu, 10, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/best-credit-cards-for-purchases-and-balance-transfers_0012413.aspx Best airline credit cards <![CDATA[If you're a frequent flyer a credit card that rewards you with 'miles' each time you spend on it can be a hugely valuable and useful benefit. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/Best-airline-credit-cards/0012400/ Thu, 03, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/Best-airline-credit-cards_0012400.aspx Focus on: New credit card that helps improve your credit score <![CDATA[Having a poor credit rating can make life extremely difficult, but help may be at hand with the re-launch of Capital One's Classic Credit Card designed to help people improve their credit score.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-credit-card-that-helps-improve-your-credit-score/0012399/ Wed, 02, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-credit-card-that-helps-improve-your-credit-score_0012399.aspx Avoid paying for Christmas present in Christmas future <![CDATA[Brits could end up paying for Christmas 2011 far into 2023 by only making the minimum repayments on their credit card and not choosing the right product to suit their needs, according to analysis from MoneySupermarket.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/avoid-paying-for-christmas-present-in-christmas-future/0012390/ Tue, 01, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/avoid-paying-for-christmas-present-in-christmas-future_0012390.aspx Focus on: Get &pound;10 cashback boost with a Capital One credit card <![CDATA[With Christmas fast approaching, many people will be looking for a credit card which offers them cashback on all their festive spending.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-get-ten-pounds-cashback-boost-with-a-capital-one-credit-card/0012374/ Thu, 27, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-get-ten-pounds-cashback-boost-with-a-capital-one-credit-card_0012374.aspx How to avoid a Christmas credit card hangover <![CDATA[Millions of us are struggling financially at the moment and will need to cover the cost of Christmas with a credit card.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-avoid-a-christmas-credit-card-hangover/0012370/ Wed, 26, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-avoid-a-christmas-credit-card-hangover_0012370.aspx Picking the right credit card <![CDATA[Soaring living costs combined with the looming expense of Christmas mean that many of us will have to rely on plastic to help us through the next few months.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-pick-the-right-credit-card/0012354/ Thu, 13, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-pick-the-right-credit-card_0012354.aspx Is your 0% credit card offer about to end? <![CDATA[Credit cards which charge 0% on balance transfers for the first few months are a great way to avoid paying interest on your debts - but remember to keep a note of when the 0% period ends.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/is-your-zero-per-cent-credit-card-offer-about-to-end/0012349/ Wed, 12, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/is-your-zero-per-cent-credit-card-offer-about-to-end_0012349.aspx 10 tips to beat financial woes <![CDATA[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 - but there are things you can do to help ease your money worries.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-tips-to-beat-financial-woes/0012346/ Tue, 11, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-tips-to-beat-financial-woes_0012346.aspx Countdown to Christmas <![CDATA[Like it or not, Christmas is just a few weeks away, and if you want to avoid the usual expensive last minute buying frenzy you should start preparing as soon as possible.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/countdown-to-christmas/0012345/ Tue, 11, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/countdown-to-christmas_0012345.aspx Don't fall into the store card trap <![CDATA[Shoppers in the UK could save up to &pound;100 in interest by shopping around for the right card to pay for their basket of goods, according to moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/don-t-fall-into-the-store-card-trap/0012334/ Thu, 06, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/don-t-fall-into-the-store-card-trap_0012334.aspx Get your Christmas credit card <![CDATA[There may still be three months to go before Christmas, but savvy shoppers are already thinking about buying presents.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/get-your-Christmas-credit-card/0012316/ Wed, 28, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/get-your-Christmas-credit-card_0012316.aspx Focus on: Sainsbury's new low rate credit card <![CDATA[There has been plenty of activity in the balance transfer credit card market recently, but relatively little movement when it comes to cards which offer consistently low standard rates - until now that is.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-sainsburys-new-low-rate-credit-card/0012308/ Thu, 22, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-sainsburys-new-low-rate-credit-card_0012308.aspx 10 credit card tips <![CDATA[Credit cards can be hugely useful when it comes to spreading the cost of large purchases; they can also help you to make big savings if you take advantage of the many cashback and rewards schemes on offer.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-credit-card-tips/0012277/ Wed, 14, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-credit-card-tips_0012277.aspx Focus on: Exclusive new 0% cashback card <![CDATA[Earlier this year Capital One proved itself to be a serious contender in the cashback field when it re-launched its World MasterCard, abandoning its annual fee and offering a generous 5% cashback for the first 3 months.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-exclusive-new-0-per-cent-cashback-card/0012264/ Fri, 09, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-exclusive-new-0-per-cent-cashback-card_0012264.aspx Focus on: New low-fee balance transfer cards <![CDATA[If you are looking for a credit card to spend on as well as to move a debt over from another card onto, then Virgin's two new credit cards that have an introductory offer on balance transfers and purchases could be worth a look.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-low-fee-balance-transfer-cards/0012263/ Thu, 08, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-low-fee-balance-transfer-cards_0012263.aspx Ten ways to cut transport costs <![CDATA[Petrol prices are sky-high and train fares are set to rocket next year, but there are ways to keep travel costs down.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-ways-to-cut-transport-costs/0012253/ Wed, 07, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-ways-to-cut-transport-costs_0012253.aspx Credit card crunch day: Brits turn to credit 21 days after payday <![CDATA[Britain's 'credit card crunch day' - when people resort to using credit cards as a fallback for when cash in their current account runs low - is on average 21 days after they've been paid each month. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/credit-card-crunch-day/0012231/ Fri, 02, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/credit-card-crunch-day_0012231.aspx Comment on Barclaycard's new 24 month zero per cent balance transfer credit card <![CDATA[Commenting on Barclaycard's new 24 month zero per cent balance transfer credit card, Hannah-Mercedes Skenfield, credit card spokesperson at moneysupermarket.com said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-barclaycards-new-2-4-month-card/0012229/ Fri, 02, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-barclaycards-new-2-4-month-card_0012229.aspx Focus on: New cashback card - earn 3% on fuel <![CDATA[With many people feeling the pinch and struggling to cope with rising bills it's great when there are ways to offset some of the effect of spiralling prices. A new credit card from Santander could therefore prove popular.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-cashback-card-earn-3-per-cent-on-fuel/0012184/ Thu, 01, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-cashback-card-earn-3-per-cent-on-fuel_0012184.aspx Counting the cost of the summer <![CDATA[The summer holidays are finally over, but millions of families will soon be receiving credit card and bank statements reminding them exactly how much they have spent over the past few weeks.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/counting-the-cost-of-the-summer/0012178/ Wed, 31, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/counting-the-cost-of-the-summer_0012178.aspx Are we heading back to recession? <![CDATA[Recent stock market turmoil has been perpetuated by mounting fears that the economy could slip back into recession.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/are-we-heading-back-to-recession/0012162/ Thu, 25, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/are-we-heading-back-to-recession_0012162.aspx Credit Cards - think before you spend <![CDATA[Only a third of credit card users (35 per cent) admit to thinking about the impact on their finances every time they use their card to make a purchase, according to research* from moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/credit-cards-think-before-you-spend/0012157/ Wed, 24, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/credit-cards-think-before-you-spend_0012157.aspx Where to find back to school bargains <![CDATA[The summer holidays are nearly over, but now parents face the cost of kitting their kids out for school.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/where-to-find-back-to-school-bargains/0012153/ Wed, 24, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/where-to-find-back-to-school-bargains_0012153.aspx Best Bank Holiday offers <![CDATA[The last summer Bank Holiday weekend is nearly upon us, and, if you haven't already made plans, then there are plenty of things you can do to make the most of the extra day off.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/best-bank-holiday-offers/0012114/ Thu, 18, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/best-bank-holiday-offers_0012114.aspx Focus On: Amex revamps its leading cashback card <![CDATA[American Express has long been known for its credit and charge cards that offer attractive reward and cashback schemes.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-amex-revamps-its-leading-cashback-card/0012112/ Thu, 18, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-amex-revamps-its-leading-cashback-card_0012112.aspx How should you pay for car insurance? <![CDATA[When money is tight, finding the cash to cover your annual insurance policies can be a big burden - especially as premium hikes of up to a third last year alone mean that a typical driver now pays close to &pound;1,000 for his or her car cover. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-should-you-pay-for-car-insurance/0012109/ Wed, 17, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-should-you-pay-for-car-insurance_0012109.aspx Tips to beat inflation <![CDATA[Most of us are already struggling to make ends meet due to soaring living costs, but things are likely to get even worse before they get better. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/tips-to-beat-inflation/0012102/ Thu, 11, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/tips-to-beat-inflation_0012102.aspx Focus on: Best credit cards for spending <![CDATA[Summer can be an expensive time of year with holidays and family days out eating into your finances.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-best-credit-cards-for-spending/0012082/ Mon, 08, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-best-credit-cards-for-spending_0012082.aspx The real cost of summer holidays <![CDATA[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.. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-real-cost-of-a-holiday/0012046/ Wed, 03, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-real-cost-of-a-holiday_0012046.aspx Metro Bank one year on <![CDATA[They promised us a banking revolution, but one year on since the launch of Metro Bank, how much have things really changed for consumers?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/metro-bank-one-year-on/0012032/ Thu, 28, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/metro-bank-one-year-on_0012032.aspx Grab great credit card deals while you can <![CDATA[Recent months have seen a flurry of activity in the credit card market with providers trying to outdo their rivals by introducing increasingly competitive deals.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/grab-great-credit-card-deals-while-you-can/0012029/ Thu, 28, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/grab-great-credit-card-deals-while-you-can_0012029.aspx Focus on: Barclaycard's new Platinum Balance Transfer card <![CDATA[Barclaycard has thrown down the gauntlet to its rivals by increasing the 0% period offered on its Platinum Balance Transfer Card from 20 to 24 months - the longest-ever deal of this kind.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/pay-no-credit-card-interest-for-2-years-focus-on-barclaycards-new-platinum-balance-transfer-card/0011890/ Thu, 21, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/pay-no-credit-card-interest-for-2-years-focus-on-barclaycards-new-platinum-balance-transfer-card_0011890.aspx Cash in on the credit card war <![CDATA[The credit card companies' battle for your business continued apace this week, with Barclaycard launching a balance transfer card offering an incredible 24 months at 0%.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/cash-in-on-the-credit-card-war/0011856/ Tue, 19, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/cash-in-on-the-credit-card-war_0011856.aspx Does your credit card tide you over each month? <![CDATA[High living costs are taking their toll on British families, despite the rate of inflation slowing slightly from 4.5% to 4.2% in June.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/does-your-credit-card-tide-you-over-each-month/0011851/ Thu, 14, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/does-your-credit-card-tide-you-over-each-month_0011851.aspx Focus on: Capital One World MasterCard <![CDATA[The cashback credit card market until now has been dominated by American Express, but Capital One has thrown its hat into the ring by re-launching its World MasterCard with a generous cashback offer.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-capital-one-world-mastercard/0011849/ Thu, 14, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-capital-one-world-mastercard_0011849.aspx Focus on: More choice in the 0% credit card world <![CDATA[The war between credit card providers rages on, with Barclaycard, MBNA and Virgin all improving their deals last week in a bid to top the best buy tables.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-more-choice-in-the-0-percent-credit-card-world/0011823/ Thu, 07, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-more-choice-in-the-0-percent-credit-card-world_0011823.aspx Do you have the wrong credit card? <![CDATA[An incredible six in 10 Britons with credit cards pay their balances off in full every month, despite the financial hardships many households currently face.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/do-you-have-the-wrong-credit-card/0011817/ Thu, 07, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/do-you-have-the-wrong-credit-card_0011817.aspx How to profit from the credit card war <![CDATA[There's a battle being fought in the credit card world as providers go to new lengths to attract your custom. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-profit-from-the-credit-card-war/0011780/ Wed, 29, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-profit-from-the-credit-card-war_0011780.aspx Benefits of spending on credit <![CDATA[Thousands of consumers could be left out of pocket following the collapse of M&ouml;ben Kitchens and Dolphin Bathrooms, because they didn't use a credit card to pay their deposits.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/benefits-of-spending-on-credit/0011776/ Tue, 28, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/benefits-of-spending-on-credit_0011776.aspx Focus on: 0% credit cards get even better <![CDATA[There's been quite a lot happening in the credit card market over recent weeks with providers battling it out to get top spot in the best buy tables. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/0-per-cent-credit-cards-get-even-better/0011757/ Thu, 23, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/0-per-cent-credit-cards-get-even-better_0011757.aspx Avoid credit card catches <![CDATA[There are some fantastic credit card deals available at the moment, but make sure you play your cards right as there are plenty of catches which could trip you up.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/avoid-credit-card-catches/0011695/ Thu, 16, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/avoid-credit-card-catches_0011695.aspx Best plastic for your summer holiday <![CDATA[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 credit card overseas.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/best-plastic-for-your-summer-holiday/0011676/ Fri, 10, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/best-plastic-for-your-summer-holiday_0011676.aspx Focus on: NEW market-leading 0% card for spending and balance transfers <![CDATA[With competition in the credit card market hotting up, there is now more choice than ever if you are looking for a new card for your summer spending.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-0-per-cent-card-for-spending-and-balance-transfers/0011673/ Thu, 09, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-0-per-cent-card-for-spending-and-balance-transfers_0011673.aspx Households forced to make cutbacks <![CDATA[Four in 10 of us, equivalent to around 20 million Britons, have been forced to make significant cutbacks to our everyday spending since the end of last year, according to new research from Axa.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/households-forced-to-make-cutbacks/0011669/ Wed, 08, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/households-forced-to-make-cutbacks_0011669.aspx How to improve your credit score <![CDATA[Borrowers with less than perfect credit scores can find their applications for the best credit card and loan deals rejected, but there are ways to improve your chances of being accepted.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-improve-your-credit-score/0011668/ Wed, 08, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-improve-your-credit-score_0011668.aspx Counting the cost of half term <![CDATA[Parents across the country will be busy counting the cost of last week's half-term break, but if your plastic's feeling the pressure, there are ways to ease the pain of paying it all back.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/counting-the-cost-of-half-term/0011656/ Thu, 02, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/counting-the-cost-of-half-term_0011656.aspx Five steps to financial freedom <![CDATA[Do you rely on someone else to make all the major financial decisions, or have you lost track of your finances? If so, it's time to reclaim your financial independence.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/five-steps-to-financial-freedom/0011646/ Wed, 01, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/five-steps-to-financial-freedom_0011646.aspx Focus on: New low-fee credit card <![CDATA[There has been an influx of new balance transfer cards offering longer than ever interest-free introductory periods - but Virgin has taken a different approach by slashing its balance transfer fee.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-low-fee-credit-card/0011617/ Fri, 27, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-low-fee-credit-card_0011617.aspx Spending on plastic soars <![CDATA[Cash-strapped families are increasingly turning to credit cards to cover rising living costs, new figures suggest.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/spending-on-plastic-soars/0011602/ Wed, 25, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/spending-on-plastic-soars_0011602.aspx Staying safe online <![CDATA[The Sony&nbsp;/ Playstation Network hack is one of the biggest losses of personal data ever, but should this put you off shopping online? If you follow these tips then you don't have to be afraid of keeping your money safe...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/staying-safe-online/0011595/ Fri, 20, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/staying-safe-online_0011595.aspx What's the right credit card for you? <![CDATA[There are hundreds of different credit cards to choose from - but make sure you pick the right one for your needs.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/what-is-the-right-credit-card-for-you/0011593/ Fri, 20, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/what-is-the-right-credit-card-for-you_0011593.aspx Focus on: NEW improved credit card offer from Tesco <![CDATA[Credit card providers have been busy launching new lengthy balance transfer offers in recent weeks, but until now there has been little activity on cards designed with spending in mind.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-improved-credit-card-offer-from-tesco/0011591/ Fri, 20, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-improved-credit-card-offer-from-tesco_0011591.aspx 25 money mistakes that cost you dear <![CDATA[Most of us will admit to making the odd money mistake now and again, but make too many of them and the chances are you'll end up seriously out of pocket.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/twenty-five-money-mistakes-that-cost-you-dear/0011560/ Fri, 13, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/twenty-five-money-mistakes-that-cost-you-dear_0011560.aspx Beware no-win no-fee companies <![CDATA[British consumers could be in line for compensation payments totalling &pound;9 billion after banks pulled out of the appeal to overturn the High Court ruling on the mis-selling of payment protection insurance - but it isn't just victims who will be trying to get a share.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/beware-no-win-no-fee-companies/0011556/ Thu, 12, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/beware-no-win-no-fee-companies_0011556.aspx Focus on: American Express Platinum Cashback Exclusive <![CDATA[The American Express Platinum Cashback card is one of the most generous cashback cards around, enabling borrowers to earn up to &pound;100 cashback in the first three months alone.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-american-express-platinum-cashback-exclusive/0011540/ Thu, 12, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-american-express-platinum-cashback-exclusive_0011540.aspx Best credit cards for summer holiday spending <![CDATA[The summer holidays are just around the corner, but make sure you don't get hit by hefty credit card charges when using your plastic abroad. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/best-credit-cards-for-summer-holiday-spending/0011533/ Thu, 12, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/best-credit-cards-for-summer-holiday-spending_0011533.aspx Household finances at breaking point <![CDATA[Soaring living costs mean that nearly one in four people wouldn't be able to cope if their monthly expenditure was stretched any further - but there are ways to help relieve the financial pressure.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/household-finances-at-breaking-point/0011532/ Thu, 12, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/household-finances-at-breaking-point_0011532.aspx How to finance a new car <![CDATA[If you're looking to buy a car, brand new or second-hand, choosing the best way to pay for it could save you hundreds of pounds in interest.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-finance-a-new-car/0011531/ Wed, 11, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-finance-a-new-car_0011531.aspx Brits turn to payday loans to cover costs <![CDATA[The number of people searching for payday loans has shot up as cash-strapped Britons count the cost of double Bank Holiday fun. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/brits-turn-to-payday-loans-to-cover-costs/0011528/ Wed, 11, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/brits-turn-to-payday-loans-to-cover-costs_0011528.aspx Live webchat: Beat the rising cost of living <![CDATA[What are the steps you can take to help you save or invest&nbsp;those vital pennies?&nbsp;Join Clare Francis&nbsp;and two of moneysupermarket.com's experts&nbsp;plus Pavan Gata-Aura from debt counselling charity Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) to find out what you need to know... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/webchat-beat-the-rising-cost-of-living/0011505/ Mon, 09, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/webchat-beat-the-rising-cost-of-living_0011505.aspx How to make a PPI claim <![CDATA[If you think you've been mis-sold Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) then an important decision today means you should start looking at your options for claiming back the money.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-make-a-ppi-claim/0011504/ Mon, 09, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-make-a-ppi-claim_0011504.aspx 10 reasons to have a credit card <![CDATA[Credit cards tend to hit the headlines for negative reasons such as steep interest rates - but play your cards right and you could increase your wealth by paying on plastic rather than with cash. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/10-reasons-to-have-a-credit-card/0011439/ Wed, 04, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/10-reasons-to-have-a-credit-card_0011439.aspx Playstation hack - what it means for you <![CDATA[Sony has admitted that hackers may have stolen the personal details, including credit card information, of a further 25 million gamers, bringing the total number of people affected by the security breach to 102 million.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/playstation-hack-what-it-means-for-you/0011433/ Tue, 03, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/playstation-hack-what-it-means-for-you_0011433.aspx The best credit card for you <![CDATA[If you're looking for a credit card, how do you pick the best one for you? Even with the different types on offer, it doesn't have to be confusing...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-best-credit-card-for-you/0011419/ Wed, 27, Apr 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-best-credit-card-for-you_0011419.aspx Credit card balance transfer fees fall <![CDATA[We've had the war of the interest-free periods on balance transfer cards, but now providers are busy slashing their transfer handling fees in a bid to entice new customers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/credit-card-balance-transfer-fees-fall/0011410/ Wed, 27, Apr 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/credit-card-balance-transfer-fees-fall_0011410.aspx Focus on: Halifax credit cards revamp <![CDATA[Halifax has lengthened the interest-free introductory periods on some of its most popular cards and is also altering its pricing structure - but what do the changes mean for new and existing customers?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-halifax-credit-cards-revamp/0011374/ Wed, 20, Apr 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-halifax-credit-cards-revamp_0011374.aspx When it comes to your Big Day, plastic makes perfect.... <![CDATA[With the country gripped by Royal Wedding fever, and traditional wedding season just around the corner, many affianced couples will be deep in the midst of planning their own big day.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/when-it-comes-to-your-big-day-plastic-makes-perfect/0011370/ Wed, 20, Apr 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/when-it-comes-to-your-big-day-plastic-makes-perfect_0011370.aspx Save hundreds on your Easter spending <![CDATA[Thousands of people will take advantage of the forthcoming glut of bank holidays by heading abroad for a spring break. But if you're jetting off overseas this Easter, are you spending more than you need to on foreign currency?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/save-hundreds-on-your-easter-spending/0011296/ Thu, 07, Apr 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/save-hundreds-on-your-easter-spending_0011296.aspx Olympic tickets - could your credit card win you a gold medal? <![CDATA[With the 2012 Olympics less than 500 days away, anyone looking to apply for tickets needs to consider the best ways to fund their application. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/olympic-tickets-could-your-credit-card-win-you-a-gold-medal/0011273/ Fri, 01, Apr 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/olympic-tickets-could-your-credit-card-win-you-a-gold-medal_0011273.aspx Top 10 cards for the bank holiday bonanza <![CDATA[Millions of us are looking forward to the long Easter bank holiday weekend, and this year we're set to enjoy two four-day weekends as we celebrate the Royal Wedding on 29 April and the first May Bank Holiday on 2 May.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-10-cards-for-the-bank-holiday-bonanza/0011264/ Thu, 31, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-10-cards-for-the-bank-holiday-bonanza_0011264.aspx Which home improvements boost your property's value? <![CDATA[The housing market may be showing signs of improvement - according to Nationwide house prices rose 0.5% in March - but if you are planning on selling your home it makes sense to ensure it is looking as good as it possibly can.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/which-home-improvements-boost-your-propertys-value/0011262/ Thu, 31, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/which-home-improvements-boost-your-propertys-value_0011262.aspx Five ways to beat the banks <![CDATA[You work hard for your money, so when you put it in the bank, you want to know it is working as hard as possible for you.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/five-ways-to-make-your-bank-work-harder/0011258/ Wed, 30, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/five-ways-to-make-your-bank-work-harder_0011258.aspx Focus on: Best purchase and reward credit card <![CDATA[Although there has been plenty of competition in the balance transfer credit card market, purchase cards haven't seen much movement over the last 12 months - until now that is.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-best-purchase-and-reward-credit-card/0011243/ Wed, 30, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-best-purchase-and-reward-credit-card_0011243.aspx Beat the 2011 Budget <![CDATA[There may have been some relief for motorists and first time buyers in today's Budget, but millions of people are still struggling to cope with soaring living costs.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/beat-the-2011-budget/0011159/ Wed, 23, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/beat-the-2011-budget_0011159.aspx Advantage Barclaycard in the credit card 'promo' battle <![CDATA[There has been a flurry of activity in the UK credit card market with a number of providers vying for top spot in the best buy tables for balance transfer deals. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/advantage-barclaycard-in-the-credit-card-promo-battle/0011118/ Fri, 18, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/advantage-barclaycard-in-the-credit-card-promo-battle_0011118.aspx Top tips to cut Easter holiday costs <![CDATA[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 in the UK.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-tips-to-cut-easter-holiday-costs/0011117/ Thu, 17, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-tips-to-cut-easter-holiday-costs_0011117.aspx Live webchat: Budget 2011 with ITV News <![CDATA[Join ITV News at&nbsp;6.30pm on 23 March for a second live Budget 2011 webchat with an expert panel including moneysupermarket.com's head of banking Kevin Mountford. Put your Budget question to the experts...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/webchat-budget-2011-with-itv-news/0011116/ Thu, 17, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/webchat-budget-2011-with-itv-news_0011116.aspx The best credit card deals EVER <![CDATA[Borrowers have seldom had it so good with some of the best credit cards deals ever launched this week.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-best-credit-card-deals-ever/0011113/ Thu, 17, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-best-credit-card-deals-ever_0011113.aspx Focus on: NEW market-leading cashback card <![CDATA[Competition in the credit card market continues to hot up, with the launch of two cash back credit cards enabling customers to earn an unlimited amount of cashback for their card purchases.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-cashback-card/0011100/ Wed, 16, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-cashback-card_0011100.aspx Loan war rages on: NEW 6.8% deal <![CDATA[There's a loan war in full swing just now, with rates now as low as 6.8%. So if you're looking to borrow, make sure you take advantage of the cheapest rates out there.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/loan-war-rages-on-new-6-point-8-deal/0011072/ Thu, 10, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/loan-war-rages-on-new-6-point-8-deal_0011072.aspx Focus on: 18-month 0% balance transfer card <![CDATA[Credit card customers looking to move their balance elsewhere can now take advantage of the longest 0% introductory period ever offered. But is the market-leading Barclaycard 18-month deal right for you?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-eighteen-month-percent-balance-transfer-card/0011069/ Thu, 10, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-eighteen-month-percent-balance-transfer-card_0011069.aspx When is a credit card better than a debit card? <![CDATA[Unless you're making a major purchase, you probably use your debit card for day-to-day spending, but using a credit card instead could give you extra perks.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/when-is-a-credit-card-better-than-a-debit-card/0011056/ Wed, 09, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/when-is-a-credit-card-better-than-a-debit-card_0011056.aspx Red Nose Day: Make charity donations go further <![CDATA[Red Nose Day takes place on March 18 but if you are considering making a donation to this, or any other charity, make sure you get the taxman to contribute too.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/red-nose-day-make-charity-donations-go-further/0011054/ Tue, 08, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/red-nose-day-make-charity-donations-go-further_0011054.aspx Beat card fraud <![CDATA[Nearly 15 million people in the UK have fallen victim to card fraud, as criminals come up with increasingly inventive ways to rip us off.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/beat-card-fraud/0011044/ Thu, 03, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/beat-card-fraud_0011044.aspx Two market leading credit cards spells great news for borrowers <![CDATA[There has been a flurry of activity in the credit card market this week which includes two market leading promotional offers launched by Barclaycard and M&amp;S Money. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/two-market-leading-credit-cards-spells-great-news-for-borrowers/0011012/ Tue, 01, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/two-market-leading-credit-cards-spells-great-news-for-borrowers_0011012.aspx Brits wasting &pound;2.3billion in credit card interest <![CDATA[Credit card users are wasting &pound;2.3 billion a year in interest payments by simply letting debt sit on their existing credit card. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/brits-wasting-2-3billion-in-credit-card-interest/0010997/ Thu, 24, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/brits-wasting-2-3billion-in-credit-card-interest_0010997.aspx Why we're wasting &pound;2.3bn a year in credit card interest <![CDATA[Millions of credit card users leave debts languishing on high-interest charging credit cards each month, racking up hundreds of pounds a year in interest.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/why-were-wasting-2-3-bn-a-year-in-credit-card-interest/0010988/ Wed, 23, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/why-were-wasting-2-3-bn-a-year-in-credit-card-interest_0010988.aspx Focus on: New leading card for balance transfers <![CDATA[Competition in the credit card market is hotting up and those looking to transfer a balance across from another card can now pick from a range of tempting deals.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-leading-card-for-balance-transfers/0010987/ Wed, 23, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-leading-card-for-balance-transfers_0010987.aspx Earn over &pound;500 a year with a cashback credit card <![CDATA[Cash strapped Brits could benefit from an interest/cashback 'double header']]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/earn-over-500-a-year-with-a-cashback-credit-card/0010979/ Mon, 21, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/earn-over-500-a-year-with-a-cashback-credit-card_0010979.aspx Eight million Brits missed payments last year <![CDATA[Credit card repayments were the UK's most avoided bill]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/eight-million-brits-missed-payments-last-year/0010976/ Mon, 21, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/eight-million-brits-missed-payments-last-year_0010976.aspx Cut your debt now to fight inflation <![CDATA[Inflation is at a two-year high and wages aren't keeping up. But could managing your borrowing more effectively help free up some cash?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/cut-your-debt-now-to-fight-inflation/0010969/ Thu, 17, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/cut-your-debt-now-to-fight-inflation_0010969.aspx Earn more on your spending than on your savings <![CDATA[Credit card users who pay off their bills in full every month could boost their bank balance by more than &pound;500 a year if they choose the right plastic.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/earn-more-on-your-spending-than-on-your-savings/0010934/ Wed, 16, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/earn-more-on-your-spending-than-on-your-savings_0010934.aspx Focus on: Leading credit card for use abroad <![CDATA[Millions of holidaymakers every year return home only to find they have been stung with steep foreign usage fees for paying by plastic while overseas.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-leading-credit-card-for-use-abroad/0010920/ Thu, 10, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-leading-credit-card-for-use-abroad_0010920.aspx Act now to clear credit card debt <![CDATA[Don't let those ambitious plans you made at the start of the year to slash your debts go stale. Now is the perfect time to get on top of those credit card bills - here's how to do it... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/act-now-to-clear-credit-card-debt/0010884/ Thu, 10, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/act-now-to-clear-credit-card-debt_0010884.aspx Ensure you're not in the credit reject pile this year <![CDATA[Almost 4.5 million Brits rejected for credit in the past year.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ensure-you-re-not-in-the-credit-reject-pile-this-year/0010864/ Fri, 04, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ensure-you-re-not-in-the-credit-reject-pile-this-year_0010864.aspx Focus on: Best credit card for use abroad <![CDATA[More than 30% of holidaymakers use a credit card while they're abroad but many will be unaware of just how expensive this can be.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-best-credit-card-for-use-abroad/0010857/ Thu, 03, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-best-credit-card-for-use-abroad_0010857.aspx 10 more things you can do with a credit card <![CDATA[If you think a credit card is just for borrowing then think again. There are hundreds of cards offering many different perks... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-more-things-you-can-do-with-a-credit-card/0010852/ Thu, 03, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-more-things-you-can-do-with-a-credit-card_0010852.aspx Don't risk credit rejection <![CDATA[Being rejected for credit can make your credit score worse, so moneysupermarket.com have&nbsp;launched a tool that can help you&nbsp;choose the credit card you will&nbsp;be accepted for...&nbsp;]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/dont-risk-credit-rejection/0010840/ Fri, 28, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/dont-risk-credit-rejection_0010840.aspx When is a credit card better than a loan? <![CDATA[Finding the lowest interest rate possible is the top priority for anyone looking to borrow money in these difficult times.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/when-is-a-credit-card-better-than-a-loan/0010829/ Thu, 27, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/when-is-a-credit-card-better-than-a-loan_0010829.aspx Credit card promotional offers up year-on-year <![CDATA[Anyone looking for a credit card this January is set to benefit from greater competition in the market with the length of promotional rates on balance transfers and purchases at an all time high, according to analysis by moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/credit-card-promotional-offers-up-year-on-year/0010821/ Wed, 26, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/credit-card-promotional-offers-up-year-on-year_0010821.aspx Why you should apply for credit today <![CDATA[If you're thinking of taking out a credit card or loan then apply before the end of January. If you don't, you'll reduce your chances of being offered the rate you see advertised.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/why-you-should-apply-for-credit-today/0010803/ Thu, 20, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/why-you-should-apply-for-credit-today_0010803.aspx Clear your Christmas debts <![CDATA[The turkey's long gone, the tree's been recycled and the decorations are back in the box. But any day now, your credit card bill for all the festivities is going to land - are you prepared?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/clear-your-christmas-debts/0010783/ Thu, 13, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/clear-your-christmas-debts_0010783.aspx Give yourself a 20% pay rise <![CDATA[While the recession has been particularly tough for people who've lost their jobs, those who are still employed also face difficult times ahead.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/give-yourself-a-twenty-percent-pay-rise/0010779/ Wed, 12, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/give-yourself-a-twenty-percent-pay-rise_0010779.aspx Knowledge is power when it comes to getting credit <![CDATA[With many people looking to consolidate their debts or take out new loans or credit cards, Britain's number one comparison site, moneysupermarket.com urges borrowers to take time to understand their credit file in order to make it work in their favour.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/knowledge-is-power-when-it-comes-to-getting-credit/0010773/ Fri, 07, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/knowledge-is-power-when-it-comes-to-getting-credit_0010773.aspx Focus on: LIMITED OFFER Earn 500 Tesco Clubcard points <![CDATA[From&nbsp;January 9, and for a limited time only, Tesco is offering new credit card customers an extra 500 Clubcard points if they spend &pound;300 or more on their card within the first two months.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-limited-offer-earn-five-hundred-tesco-clubcard-points/0010771/ Fri, 07, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-limited-offer-earn-five-hundred-tesco-clubcard-points_0010771.aspx Focus on: Longest EVER 0% credit card offer <![CDATA[Finances are often stretched in the New Year following the expense of Christmas, so make sure you aren't paying any more interest than you need to on credit card debts.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-longest-interest-free-balance-transfer-credit-card/0010757/ Thu, 06, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-longest-interest-free-balance-transfer-credit-card_0010757.aspx Shift pounds with best balance transfer cards <![CDATA[More than 2.8 million Britons will move debts of more than &pound;2.8 billion on to new credit cards to take advantage of lower interest rates this year, according to new research from Santander Cards.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/shift-pounds-with-best-balance-transfer-cards/0010756/ Thu, 06, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/shift-pounds-with-best-balance-transfer-cards_0010756.aspx Focus on: NEW top purchase and balance transfer card <![CDATA[Credit cardholders wanting to transfer a balance to a card that charges 0% interest on their existing borrowing as well as new purchases can&nbsp;soon benefit from a card which provides both for 13 months.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-top-purchase-and-balance-transfer-card/0010755/ Thu, 06, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-top-purchase-and-balance-transfer-card_0010755.aspx Five million borrowers using wrong credit card to fund Christmas <![CDATA[Over half a million Brits will take over a year to clear their Christmas debt]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/five-million-borrowers-using-wrong-credit-card-to-fund-christmas/0010754/ Wed, 05, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/five-million-borrowers-using-wrong-credit-card-to-fund-christmas_0010754.aspx A better deal for credit card users in 2011 <![CDATA[This year, a number of important changes come into play for the UK's 30 million credit card customers. But what are they and how will they affect you?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/a-better-deal-for-credit-card-users-in-the-new-year/0010739/ Wed, 29, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/a-better-deal-for-credit-card-users-in-the-new-year_0010739.aspx Take control of your finances <![CDATA[It's that time of year again when we make a commitment to change and improve things - and one of the more important priorities for many of us should be 'fixing our finances'. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/take-control-of-your-finances/0010734/ Wed, 29, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/take-control-of-your-finances_0010734.aspx Focus on: Balance transfer card with &pound;20 refund <![CDATA[The run-up to Christmas is the most expensive time of the year, so if you already have debts languishing on a credit card, you don't want to pay more interest on them than you need to.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-balance-transfer-card-with-20-refund/0010665/ Thu, 16, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-balance-transfer-card-with-20-refund_0010665.aspx How to cover the cost of your sales purchases <![CDATA[If you're looking to bag some bargains in the January sales, but don't want to end up saddled with expensive debts, you'll need to play your cards right.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-cover-the-cost-of-your-sales-purchases/0010652/ Wed, 15, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-cover-the-cost-of-your-sales-purchases_0010652.aspx Top ten ways to beat a festive financial hangover <![CDATA[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 hangover.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-ten-ways-to-beat-a-festive-financial-hangover/0010633/ Thu, 09, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-ten-ways-to-beat-a-festive-financial-hangover_0010633.aspx How to offset the VAT hike <![CDATA[Next year, VAT rises from 17.5% to a full 20%, a move that&nbsp;could cost the average family &pound;225 a year - but there are ways you can beat the hike.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-offset-the-vat-hike/0010628/ Thu, 09, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-offset-the-vat-hike_0010628.aspx Beating financial confusion <![CDATA[Older Britons find financial products such as annuities and insurance confusing, according to new research from the&nbsp;charity Age UK.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/beating-financial-confusion/0010527/ Thu, 02, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/beating-financial-confusion_0010527.aspx Why you deserve more from your credit card <![CDATA[More than 25million shoppers now make regular online purchases with their credit cards and an astonishing 1.2million people spend more than &pound;1,000 online a month - but there are ways to get extra value from your plastic.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/why-you-deserve-more-from-your-credit-card/0010524/ Thu, 02, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/why-you-deserve-more-from-your-credit-card_0010524.aspx Avoid Christmas debt <![CDATA[Christmas is one of the most expensive times of the year, making it easy to slip into the red.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/avoid-christmas-debt/0010462/ Thu, 25, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/avoid-christmas-debt_0010462.aspx Christmas will force 3.8 million Brits into the red <![CDATA[The cost of Christmas could push 3.8 million Brits into debt according to research from moneysupermarket.com, Britain's number one comparison site. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/christmas-will-force-3-8-million-brits-into-the-red/0010452/ Mon, 22, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/christmas-will-force-3-8-million-brits-into-the-red_0010452.aspx Focus on: Credit card that gives you two free flights! <![CDATA[There is a huge choice of reward credit cards available, but the Lloyds TSB Airmiles Duo credit card is more unusual than most in that it is two cards rather than one.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-credit-card-that-gives-you-two-free-flights/0010441/ Thu, 18, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-credit-card-that-gives-you-two-free-flights_0010441.aspx Find yourself a Christmas card cracker <![CDATA[With Christmas fast approaching, and over half of Brits* worried about how they are going to fund this year's festive spending, moneysupermarket.com, Britain's number one comparison site, looks at the different credit card options available for those considering borrowing.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/find-yourself-a-christmas-card-cracker/0010430/ Mon, 15, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/find-yourself-a-christmas-card-cracker_0010430.aspx Focus on: New top card for balance transfers <![CDATA[The battle to top the credit card best buy tables continues. Virgin is the latest provider to enhance its balance transfer offering in order to steal the title of 'market-leader'. So what makes this the best balance transfer card available at the moment?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-top-card-for-balance-transfers/0010422/ Thu, 11, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-top-card-for-balance-transfers_0010422.aspx Why it's important to check your credit file <![CDATA[Knowledge is power, so the saying goes, and never more so than when it comes to applying for credit after the one of the most dramatic economic meltdowns in history.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/why-its-important-to-check-your-credit-file/0010414/ Wed, 10, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/why-its-important-to-check-your-credit-file_0010414.aspx Top credit cards for Christmas spending <![CDATA[Christmas is looming, but if you're feeling the pinch this year, you'll need to act now if you want to spread the cost by paying with plastic.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-credit-cards-for-christmas-spending/0010411/ Wed, 10, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-credit-cards-for-christmas-spending_0010411.aspx Avoid post-Christmas misery <![CDATA[The cost of Christmas is already weighing heavily on the minds of cash-strapped families up and down the country.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/avoid-post-christmas-misery/0010375/ Wed, 03, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/avoid-post-christmas-misery_0010375.aspx Focus on: Exclusive credit card for first timers <![CDATA[Borrowing is not easy for anybody post-credit crunch but, if you have been plagued with credit problems in the past, or have never had a credit card before things will be even tougher.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/in-focus-exclusive-credit-card-for-first-timers/0010372/ Wed, 03, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/in-focus-exclusive-credit-card-for-first-timers_0010372.aspx Top tips to get the best deals on your Christmas shopping <![CDATA[Treading the balance between treating the kids at Christmas and keeping a rein on the family finances is an age-old challenge for parents.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-tips-to-get-the-best-deals-on-your-christmas-shopping/0010342/ Wed, 27, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-tips-to-get-the-best-deals-on-your-christmas-shopping_0010342.aspx How to make holiday spending money go further <![CDATA[If you save up for your holiday but then fail to get the most out of your spending money, you're wasting cash that could go on having fun.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-make-holiday-spending-money-go-further/0010319/ Thu, 21, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-make-holiday-spending-money-go-further_0010319.aspx Offset the 2010 spending review <![CDATA[Felicity King-Evans looks at 5 ways to beat the 2010 spending review...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/offset-the-2010-spending-review/0010297/ Wed, 20, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/offset-the-2010-spending-review_0010297.aspx Beat the Spending Review <![CDATA[So the axe has fallen, the cuts have been confirmed and they&nbsp;are going to affect everyone. So how can you offset them?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/beat-the-spending-review/0010291/ Tue, 19, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/beat-the-spending-review_0010291.aspx How to have a merry thriftmas <![CDATA[Christmas is a little over two months away and the thought of forking out for all the festivities is already beginning to make the nation lose sleep.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-have-a-merry-thriftmas/0010275/ Wed, 13, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-have-a-merry-thriftmas_0010275.aspx How to be debt free <![CDATA[More than six million British people have had an outstanding balance on their credit card for a year or more, costing them a small fortune in interest. Here, we look at the best ways to tackle your debts head on... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-be-debt-free/0010265/ Thu, 07, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-be-debt-free_0010265.aspx Grab yourself a bargain winter break <![CDATA[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.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/Grab-yourself-a-bargain-winter-break/0010258/ Wed, 06, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/Grab-yourself-a-bargain-winter-break_0010258.aspx Credit card balancing act <![CDATA[Over three million credit card users only ever pay the minimum repayment ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/credit-card-balancing-act/0010257/ Wed, 06, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/credit-card-balancing-act_0010257.aspx Top credit cards unravelled <![CDATA[There are so many different credit cards available that navigating the maze of interest rates, rewards and charges can seem a daunting task.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-credit-cards-unravelled/0010228/ Thu, 30, Sep 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-credit-cards-unravelled_0010228.aspx Review of the week: New TOP 0% balance transfer credit card <![CDATA[Credit card providers are battling to attract customers with a range of tempting offers and MBNA this week entered the fray with the launch of a new 16 month 0% balance transfer deal.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-new-top-zero-percent-balance-transfer-credit-card/0010209/ Thu, 23, Sep 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-new-top-zero-percent-balance-transfer-credit-card_0010209.aspx 100 days until Christmas - Get your finances in festive shape <![CDATA[For many hard-pressed Brits, Christmas seems a long way off and the thought of the additional pressure it will have on their finances will lead to many people deciding to ignore it until the last minute.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/1-0-0-days-until-christmas/0010177/ Thu, 16, Sep 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/1-0-0-days-until-christmas_0010177.aspx Countdown to Christmas: 100 days to go <![CDATA[It might feel as though you've only just packed away the tinsel from last year, but there are now only 100 days until Christmas, and the sooner you start planning the less stressful it will be.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/countdown-to-christmas-one-hundred-days-to-go/0010171/ Thu, 16, Sep 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/countdown-to-christmas-one-hundred-days-to-go_0010171.aspx Review of the week: NEW leading credit card for home and abroad <![CDATA[Competition in the credit card market continues to hot up following the launch of Sainsbury's new Gold Credit Card.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-new-leading-credit-card-for-home-and-abroad/0010091/ Thu, 09, Sep 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-new-leading-credit-card-for-home-and-abroad_0010091.aspx Review of the week: Card that helps rebuild your credit history <![CDATA[There are plenty of tempting credit card offers available for people with impeccable credit records, but what about those who have a less-than-perfect history?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-card-that-helps-rebuild-your-credit-history/0010056/ Wed, 01, Sep 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-card-that-helps-rebuild-your-credit-history_0010056.aspx Where to bag a 'back to school' bargain <![CDATA[Kitting out the kids for the new term can cost a fortune, so where can you find the best deals?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/where-to-bag-a-back-to-school-bargain/0010054/ Tue, 31, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/where-to-bag-a-back-to-school-bargain_0010054.aspx Review of the week: New top 0% balance transfer card <![CDATA[There's never been a better time to transfer your credit card balance, with providers offering interest-free introductory periods as long as 16 months.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-new-top-zero-percent-balance-transfer-card/0010042/ Thu, 26, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-new-top-zero-percent-balance-transfer-card_0010042.aspx Get top marks for student savings this year <![CDATA[As the dust settles on this summer's batch of A-Level results, those students lucky enough to obtain university places will no doubt have concerns over financing their studies and lifestyle. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/get-top-marks-for-student-savings-this-year/0010041/ Wed, 25, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/get-top-marks-for-student-savings-this-year_0010041.aspx Student finances more imortant than Freshers' freebies <![CDATA[moneysupermarket.com urges all students to pay close attention when choosing their bank account as providers will offer a range of tempting incentives to lure them in. Students should not get fooled by the offers and detract from what matters: interest rates and interest-free overdrafts.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/student-finances-more-imortant-than-freshers-freebies/0010035/ Wed, 25, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/student-finances-more-imortant-than-freshers-freebies_0010035.aspx One in four Brits would lick the pavement for &pound;400 <![CDATA[Brits are willing to go to extreme lengths for free money]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/one-in-four-brits-would-lick-the-pavement-for-400/0010020/ Thu, 19, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/one-in-four-brits-would-lick-the-pavement-for-400_0010020.aspx What would you do for &pound;400? <![CDATA[Money for nothing is always appealing and many cash-strapped consumers are prepared to go to extreme lengths to get their hands on some extra pounds.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-get-free-cash-the-easy-way/0010018/ Thu, 19, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-get-free-cash-the-easy-way_0010018.aspx How to have a bargain bank holiday <![CDATA[Thousands of us will be looking to make the most of the last long weekend this summer without breaking the bank. But how can you keep costs down and do more for less?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-have-a-bargain-bank-holiday/0010016/ Thu, 19, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-have-a-bargain-bank-holiday_0010016.aspx Don't score an own goal with football accounts and credit cards <![CDATA[Love it or loathe it, football fever is back following the kick off of the 2010 Premiership at the weekend.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/dont-score-an-own-goal-with-football-accounts-and-credit-cards/0009964/ Mon, 16, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/dont-score-an-own-goal-with-football-accounts-and-credit-cards_0009964.aspx Kick off this season with 'Premier' deals <![CDATA[With the football season upon us, many fans throughout the UK will be looking forward to donning their team's colours and many will be tempted into opening club branded credit card or savings accounts in order to help their teams.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/kick-off-this-season-with-premier-deals/0009944/ Wed, 11, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/kick-off-this-season-with-premier-deals_0009944.aspx Take advantage of the longest 0% credit card deals <![CDATA[Interest-free introductory offers on credit cards are longer than they've ever been before, making it an ideal time for anyone considering a card to take action.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/take-advantage-of-longest-zero-percent-credit-card-deals/0009878/ Wed, 04, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/take-advantage-of-longest-zero-percent-credit-card-deals_0009878.aspx Credit card promo offers at all time high but interest rates continue to rise <![CDATA[Analysis from Britain's number one comparison site moneysupermarket.com reveals that consumers are benefiting from renewed competition in the credit card market as the length of interest-free promotional periods offered by credit card providers on balance transfer and purchase credit cards hits record highs. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/credit-card-promo-offers-at-all-time-high_0009875 .aspx Tue, 03, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/credit-card-promo-offers-at-all-time-high_0009875 .aspx Plan your gap year finances <![CDATA[Tens of thousands of people are taking time out to travel the world before they start university, but make sure you plan your finances as carefully as your route.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/plan-your-gap-year-finances/0009872/ Mon, 02, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/plan-your-gap-year-finances_0009872.aspx Comment on the launch of Metro Bank <![CDATA[Commenting on the launch of Metro Bank, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said: "After much hype we've finally seen the launch of the first new high street bank for more than 100 years. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-the-launch-of-metro-bank/0009861/ Thu, 29, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-the-launch-of-metro-bank_0009861.aspx Review of the week: Market-leading cashback card <![CDATA[The very best cashback cards are not usually suitable if you want to leave a balance on your account while you pay off a large purchase - but the market-leading card also offers six months at 0% on purchases.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-market-leading-cashback-card-gets-even-better/0009860/ Thu, 29, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-market-leading-cashback-card-gets-even-better_0009860.aspx PPI: Your questions answered <![CDATA[Lloyds Banking Group was this week applauded for scrapping sales of much-criticised payment protection insurance (PPI) to customers who borrow money through its mortgages, loans or credit cards.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ppi-your-questions-answered/0009853/ Wed, 28, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ppi-your-questions-answered_0009853.aspx Comment on Tesco's new Clubcard Credit Card offer <![CDATA[Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com said: "This is an attractive proposition from Tesco and is yet another example of the positive deals we have been seeing in the credit card market recently.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-tesco-s-new-clubcard-credit-card-offer/0009848/ Tue, 27, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-tesco-s-new-clubcard-credit-card-offer_0009848.aspx Review of the week: Tesco Clubcard Credit Card <![CDATA[Long interest-free deals on credit cards are back with a vengeance with Tesco re-launching its Clubcard Credit Card.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-tesco-clubcard-credit-card/0009844/ Mon, 26, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-tesco-clubcard-credit-card_0009844.aspx WARNING: Don't use one card for everything! <![CDATA[Credit cards are a brilliant invention. You can buy something and not pay for it immediately; you can reduce the cost of an existing credit card debt by transferring it onto a cheaper deal; you can take cash out of an ATM; and you can even be collect reward points or earn cashback just for spending! But use one card for all of these things and you'll get stung.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/warning-dont-use-one-card-for-everything/0009834/ Fri, 23, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/warning-dont-use-one-card-for-everything_0009834.aspx Have a fanplastic getaway <![CDATA[Research carried out by moneysupermarket.com* shows that over five million Brits travelling abroad this summer plan to fund their trip on a credit card. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/have-a-fanplastic-getaway/0009815/ Tue, 20, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/have-a-fanplastic-getaway_0009815.aspx Instant access to your credit report <![CDATA[With credit card, loan and mortgage providers becoming more choosy about who they'll lend to it's more important than ever to know what information is held on your credit file. The good news is it's getting easier to access that information.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/instant-access-to-your-credit-report/0009778/ Wed, 14, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/instant-access-to-your-credit-report_0009778.aspx Review of the week: NEW market-leading credit card for foreign spending <![CDATA[A third of all adults use a credit card when they're abroad, but most people end up being charged for the privilege. However, foreign usage fees are avoidable - you just need the right card.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/new-market-leading-credit-card-for-foreign-spending/0009760/ Fri, 09, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/new-market-leading-credit-card-for-foreign-spending_0009760.aspx Comment on the launch of the new Halifax credit card <![CDATA[Commenting on the launch of the new Halifax credit card, Kevin Mountford, head of banking and credit cards at moneysupermarket.com, said: "This is an attractive offering from Halifax and is further evidence of the increased innovation, and subsequent customer choice, in the credit card market of late. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-the-launch-of-the-new-halifax-credit-card/0009741/ Wed, 07, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-the-launch-of-the-new-halifax-credit-card_0009741.aspx Make spending more rewarding <![CDATA[Analysis from Britain's number one comparison site moneysupermarket.com has revealed that consumers who fund their everyday expenditure on a cashback credit card and deposit their salary in an interest bearing account could bag themselves &pound;549* extra per year.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/make-spending-more-rewarding/0009736/ Tue, 06, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/make-spending-more-rewarding_0009736.aspx 10 top tips to get the best deal on your holiday money <![CDATA[With Britain's finances having been chastised by the government's Emergency Budget, the pound has hit its highest point against the euro for 19 months - great news if you are about to head off on your summer break.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-top-tips-to-get-the-best-deal-on-your-holiday-money/0009695/ Thu, 01, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-top-tips-to-get-the-best-deal-on-your-holiday-money_0009695.aspx UK consumers could be paying &pound;2,814 more by remaining loyal to one bank or building society <![CDATA[Analysis from Britain's number one comparison site, moneysupermarket.com has shown that UK consumers who remain loyal to their bank could be paying around &pound;2,814 more over a year compared to those who shop around for the best deals.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/uk-consumers-could-be-paying-2814-more-by-remaining-loyal-to-one-bank-or-building-society/0009680/ Mon, 28, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/uk-consumers-could-be-paying-2814-more-by-remaining-loyal-to-one-bank-or-building-society_0009680.aspx Credit card review: New 15-month balance transfer offer <![CDATA[Nationwide has extended its interest-free period for balance transfers, making it one of the leading deals. But is it the right plastic for you?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-zero-per-cent-for-fifteen-months-on-balance-transfers/0009678/ Fri, 25, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-zero-per-cent-for-fifteen-months-on-balance-transfers_0009678.aspx Be your own Chancellor <![CDATA[Review your finances and offset the impact of the budget.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/be-your-own-chancellor/0009670/ Wed, 23, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/be-your-own-chancellor_0009670.aspx Comment on the launch of the new Nationwide Gold Credit Card <![CDATA[Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com, said: "The balance transfer market is really hotting up with a number of providers introducing competitive deals, despite some predictions saying BT offers would begin to disappear as a result of regulatory changes in the market. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-the-launch-of-the-new-nationwide-gold-credit-card/0009666/ Tue, 22, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-the-launch-of-the-new-nationwide-gold-credit-card_0009666.aspx How to beat the budget cuts <![CDATA[With the swingeing cuts outlined by the Chancellor George Osborne today, there has simply never been a better time to make efficiencies to your own household budget.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-beat-the-budget-cuts/0009665/ Tue, 22, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-beat-the-budget-cuts_0009665.aspx Couple saves &pound;6,000 on credit card debt <![CDATA[Like many of us, Ian&nbsp;Lindley and his girlfriend Lorraine Jones are concerned that they shell out more than they need to on bills, and especially on credit card debt.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/couple-saves-six-thousand-pounds-on-credit-card-debt/0009636/ Fri, 18, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/couple-saves-six-thousand-pounds-on-credit-card-debt_0009636.aspx 10 reasons you've been rejected for a credit card <![CDATA[If you've spent time browsing the best buy tables to find the perfect credit card for you, it can be extraordinarily frustrating to have your application rejected.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-reasons-you-ve-been-rejected-for-a-credit-card/0009635/ Fri, 18, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-reasons-you-ve-been-rejected-for-a-credit-card_0009635.aspx CreditCards-2010-24-5-Standard-rates-Lloyds-TSB-Advance <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-5-Standard-rates-Lloyds-TSB-Advance.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-5-Standard-rates-Lloyds-TSB-Advance.htm CreditCards-2010-24-4-Standard-rates-Saga-Platinum <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-4-Standard-rates-Saga-Platinum.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-4-Standard-rates-Saga-Platinum.htm CreditCards-2010-24-3-Standard-rates-The-Co-operative-Bank-Fixed-Rate-Platinum <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-3-Standard-rates-The-Co-operative-Bank-Fixed-Rate-Platinum.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-3-Standard-rates-The-Co-operative-Bank-Fixed-Rate-Platinum.htm CreditCards-2010-24-2-Standard-rates-Halifax-Easy-Rate <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-2-Standard-rates-Halifax-Easy-Rate.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-2-Standard-rates-Halifax-Easy-Rate.htm CreditCards-2010-24-1-Standard-rates-Barclaycard-Platinum-Simplicity <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-1-Standard-rates-Barclaycard-Platinum-Simplicity.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-1-Standard-rates-Barclaycard-Platinum-Simplicity.htm CreditCards-2010-24-5-Purchases-Marks-and-Spencer-Credit-Card <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-5-Purchases-Marks-and-Spencer-Credit-Card.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-5-Purchases-Marks-and-Spencer-Credit-Card.htm CreditCards-2010-24-4-Purchases-Virgin-Credit-Card <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-4-Purchases-Virgin-Credit-Card.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-4-Purchases-Virgin-Credit-Card.htm CreditCards-2010-24-3-Purchases-Tesco-Clubcard <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-3-Purchases-Tesco-Clubcard.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-3-Purchases-Tesco-Clubcard.htm CreditCards-2010-24-2-Purchases-Sainsburys-Finance-Credit-Card <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-2-Purchases-Sainsburys-Finance-Credit-Card.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-2-Purchases-Sainsburys-Finance-Credit-Card.htm CreditCards-2010-24-1-Purchases-Barclaycard--Platinum-with-Purchase <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-1-Purchases-Barclaycard--Platinum-with-Purchase.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-1-Purchases-Barclaycard--Platinum-with-Purchase.htm CreditCards-2010-24-5-Balance-transfers-NatWest-Platinum <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-5-Balance-transfers-NatWest-Platinum.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-5-Balance-transfers-NatWest-Platinum.htm CreditCards-2010-24-4-Balance-transfers-HSBC-Credit-Card <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-4-Balance-transfers-HSBC-Credit-Card.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-4-Balance-transfers-HSBC-Credit-Card.htm CreditCards-2010-24-3-Balance-transfers-Barclaycard--Platinum <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-3-Balance-transfers-Barclaycard--Platinum.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-3-Balance-transfers-Barclaycard--Platinum.htm CreditCards-2010-24-2-Balance-transfers-Santander-Zero-Credit-Card <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-2-Balance-transfers-Santander-Zero-Credit-Card.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-2-Balance-transfers-Santander-Zero-Credit-Card.htm CreditCards-2010-24-1-Balance-transfers-Clydesdale-Bank-Gold-MasterCard <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-1-Balance-transfers-Clydesdale-Bank-Gold-MasterCard.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-24-1-Balance-transfers-Clydesdale-Bank-Gold-MasterCard.htm How to be the master of your credit card <![CDATA[Credit card providers are falling over each other to attract new customers with some great offers. But if you're not careful, you won't actually benefit. Instead, your card could end up controlling you.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-be-the-master-of-your-credit-card/0009536/ Thu, 10, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-be-the-master-of-your-credit-card_0009536.aspx Be a World Cup winner... <![CDATA[Even people who hate football can be World Cup winners this summer, with shops bending over backwards to entice consumers with bargains.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/be-a-world-cup-winner/0009535/ Thu, 10, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/be-a-world-cup-winner_0009535.aspx Blackburn Rovers crowned Premier League 'value for money' champions <![CDATA[With the Premiership season now finished, many supporters will be thinking of how they can fund their season tickets for the next.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/blackburn-rovers-crowned-premier-league-value-for-money-champions/0009534/ Thu, 10, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/blackburn-rovers-crowned-premier-league-value-for-money-champions_0009534.aspx CreditCards-2010-22-5-Standard-rates-Lloyds-TSB-Advance <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-5-Standard-rates-Lloyds-TSB-Advance.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-5-Standard-rates-Lloyds-TSB-Advance.htm CreditCards-2010-22-4-Standard-rates-Saga-Platinum <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-4-Standard-rates-Saga-Platinum.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-4-Standard-rates-Saga-Platinum.htm CreditCards-2010-22-3-Standard-rates-The-Co-operative-Bank-Fixed-Rate-Platinum <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-3-Standard-rates-The-Co-operative-Bank-Fixed-Rate-Platinum.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-3-Standard-rates-The-Co-operative-Bank-Fixed-Rate-Platinum.htm CreditCards-2010-22-2-Standard-rates-Halifax-Easy-Rate <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-2-Standard-rates-Halifax-Easy-Rate.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-2-Standard-rates-Halifax-Easy-Rate.htm CreditCards-2010-22-1-Standard-rates-Barclaycard-Platinum-Simplicity <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-1-Standard-rates-Barclaycard-Platinum-Simplicity.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-1-Standard-rates-Barclaycard-Platinum-Simplicity.htm CreditCards-2010-22-5-Purchases-Marks-and-Spencer-Credit-Card <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-5-Purchases-Marks-and-Spencer-Credit-Card.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-5-Purchases-Marks-and-Spencer-Credit-Card.htm CreditCards-2010-22-4-Purchases-Virgin-Credit-Card <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-4-Purchases-Virgin-Credit-Card.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-4-Purchases-Virgin-Credit-Card.htm CreditCards-2010-22-3-Purchases-Tesco-Clubcard <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-3-Purchases-Tesco-Clubcard.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-3-Purchases-Tesco-Clubcard.htm CreditCards-2010-22-2-Purchases-Sainsburys-Finance-Credit-Card <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-2-Purchases-Sainsburys-Finance-Credit-Card.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-2-Purchases-Sainsburys-Finance-Credit-Card.htm CreditCards-2010-22-1-Purchases-Barclaycard--Platinum-with-Purchase <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-1-Purchases-Barclaycard--Platinum-with-Purchase.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-1-Purchases-Barclaycard--Platinum-with-Purchase.htm CreditCards-2010-22-5-Balance-transfers-NatWest-Platinum <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-5-Balance-transfers-NatWest-Platinum.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-5-Balance-transfers-NatWest-Platinum.htm CreditCards-2010-22-4-Balance-transfers-HSBC-Credit-Card <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-4-Balance-transfers-HSBC-Credit-Card.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-4-Balance-transfers-HSBC-Credit-Card.htm CreditCards-2010-22-3-Balance-transfers-Barclaycard--Platinum <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-3-Balance-transfers-Barclaycard--Platinum.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-3-Balance-transfers-Barclaycard--Platinum.htm CreditCards-2010-22-2-Balance-transfers-Santander-Zero-Credit-Card <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-2-Balance-transfers-Santander-Zero-Credit-Card.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-2-Balance-transfers-Santander-Zero-Credit-Card.htm CreditCards-2010-22-1-Balance-transfers-Clydesdale-Bank-Gold-MasterCard <![CDATA[]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-1-Balance-transfers-Clydesdale-Bank-Gold-MasterCard.htm Wed, 04, Mar 2009 10:19:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/CreditCards-2010-22-1-Balance-transfers-Clydesdale-Bank-Gold-MasterCard.htm Comment on the launch of Egg's new reward credit card <![CDATA[Kevin Mountford, head of banking and credit cards at moneysupermarket.com, said: "There's been more and more innovation in the credit card market since the start of the year, and reward cards are clearly back in vogue.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-the-launch-of-eggs-new-reward-credit-card/0009444/ Mon, 07, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-the-launch-of-eggs-new-reward-credit-card_0009444.aspx Ten ways to beat a rip-off summer <![CDATA[Summer can be expensive enough, without falling foul of cheats or needlessly high charges, so what can you do to avoid rip-offs and scams?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-ways-to-beat-a-rip-off-summer/0009433/ Thu, 03, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-ways-to-beat-a-rip-off-summer_0009433.aspx Build your own financial dream team <![CDATA[The teams have been announced, the players are making their way to South Africa and the excitement is building. Many of us will be submitting our dream teams in preparation for the tournament and moneysupermarket.com is no different.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/build-your-own-financial-dream-team/0009431/ Thu, 03, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/build-your-own-financial-dream-team_0009431.aspx The payment hierarchy trap <![CDATA[6&nbsp;out of&nbsp;10&nbsp;credit card users&nbsp;admit&nbsp;to&nbsp;falling into the payment hierarchy trap - by spending on&nbsp;a balance transfer card.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-payment-hierarchy-trap/0009427/ Tue, 01, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-payment-hierarchy-trap_0009427.aspx Nearly 5 million Brits relying on credit cards to pay household bills <![CDATA[Research from Britain's number one comparison site moneysupermarket.com* has discovered the depth of reliance Brits have on credit cards as almost 5 million (14 per cent) admit to regularly using a credit card to pay their household bills, and a further 2.5 million withdraw cash on their cards, potentially costing them around &pound;90 million per year.**&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/nearly-5-million-brits-relying-on-credit-cards_0009421 .aspx Tue, 01, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/nearly-5-million-brits-relying-on-credit-cards_0009421 .aspx Is your credit card costing you too much? <![CDATA[Almost 5million UK adults admit regularly using their credit card to pay household bills, new research from moneysupermarket.com has found, while a further 2.5million withdraw money using their cards.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/is-your-credit-card-costing-you-too-much/0009419/ Fri, 28, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/is-your-credit-card-costing-you-too-much_0009419.aspx Review of the week: Tesco Clubcard Credit Card <![CDATA[If you're looking for an interest-free credit card, the Tesco Clubcard Credit Card has a 12-month 0% period on purchases. What's more, you earn Clubcard points each time you spend.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-review-of-the-week-tesco-clubcard-credit-card/0009371/ Fri, 21, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-review-of-the-week-tesco-clubcard-credit-card_0009371.aspx 10 reasons to use a credit card <![CDATA[The perks of spending with a credit card go far beyond simply spreading the cost. Here are our top 10 reasons to put it on plastic.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/10-reasons-to-use-a-credit-card/0009215/ Fri, 14, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/10-reasons-to-use-a-credit-card_0009215.aspx Get protected by paying with plastic <![CDATA[What would you do if an expensive purchase went wrong? Many people don't realise that using a credit card gives you extra protections under the law. In this video we explore your rights and introduce you to your new best friend - Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act of 1974...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/get-protected-by-paying-with-plastic/0009205/ Thu, 13, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/get-protected-by-paying-with-plastic_0009205.aspx Is your 0% credit card deal about to end? <![CDATA[It's always great to take advantage of a 0% interest period on a new credit card but it can be painful when it ends. Are you one of the thousands about to be hit by rate shock?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/is-your-0-percent-credit-card-deal-about-to-end/0009182/ Fri, 07, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/is-your-0-percent-credit-card-deal-about-to-end_0009182.aspx The best credit cards for summer 2010 <![CDATA[Summertime and the spending is easy... The summer months can be expensive but, from spreading the cost of a holiday to safely shopping overseas, a credit card can be a great help. But how can you use a card to smooth the way and where are the market-leading cards?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-best-credit-cards-for-summer-2010/0009132/ Thu, 29, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-best-credit-cards-for-summer-2010_0009132.aspx Review of the week: Virgin Charity Credit Card <![CDATA[If the sight of thousands of people pounding the streets in the London Marathon inspires you to do more for charity, one option is to opt for a charity credit card.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-virgin-charity-credit-card/0009096/ Fri, 23, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-virgin-charity-credit-card_0009096.aspx Top tip: Use a credit card instead of a loan <![CDATA[If you think you need a loan, think again: a credit card could be a better option.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-tip-use-a-credit-card-instead-of-a-loan/0009071/ Thu, 15, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-tip-use-a-credit-card-instead-of-a-loan_0009071.aspx Financial myths busted <![CDATA[There are lots of myths that affect everyday choices. Our money experts bust the most common...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/financial-myths-busted/0009051/ Wed, 14, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/financial-myths-busted_0009051.aspx Review of the week: Sainsbury's Credit Card 0% for 12 months <![CDATA[The credit card arena continues to be a hive of activity with Sainsbury's Finance the latest provider to enhance its offerings.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-sainsburys-credit-card-0-percent-for-twelve-months/0008997/ Fri, 09, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-sainsburys-credit-card-0-percent-for-twelve-months_0008997.aspx The best credit cards <![CDATA[With so many different credit cards available, it can be hard to choose the right one for you. The best deal all depends on how you use it.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-best-credit-cards/0008974/ Tue, 06, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-best-credit-cards_0008974.aspx Review of the week: Barclaycard Platinum with Barclaycard Freedom <![CDATA[The decision by Virgin to reduce the length of the interest-free period on its credit card means the Barclaycard Platinum now tops the balance transfer best buy table.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-barclaycard-platinum-with-barclaycard-freedom/0008906/ Thu, 25, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-barclaycard-platinum-with-barclaycard-freedom_0008906.aspx Best reward and cashback cards <![CDATA[Credit cards that reward you for spending on them are proving increasingly popular and a new scheme from Barclaycard, Freedom, means consumers now have even more choice. But which are the best schemes? We take a look.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/best-reward-and-cashback-cards/0008882/ Fri, 19, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/best-reward-and-cashback-cards_0008882.aspx moneysupermarket.com comments on changes to the UK credit card market <![CDATA[Peter Harrison, credit card expert, said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-changes-to-the-uk-credit-card-market/0008876/ Thu, 18, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-changes-to-the-uk-credit-card-market_0008876.aspx moneysupermarket.com comments on the launch of Barclaycard Freedom <![CDATA[Peter Harrison, credit card expert at moneysupermarket.com, said]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/moneysupermarket-com-comments-on-the-launch-of-barclaycard-freedom/0008863/ Wed, 17, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/moneysupermarket-com-comments-on-the-launch-of-barclaycard-freedom_0008863.aspx Spend money, make money <![CDATA[With the increasing popularity of cash back credit cards and retail loyalty&nbsp;reward schemes, Barclaycard&nbsp;is the latest to launch a reward scheme. We look at why these are so popular with customers and what Barlaycard Freedom has to offer...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/spend-money-make-money/0008861/ Tue, 16, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/spend-money-make-money_0008861.aspx New credit card rules and what they mean for you <![CDATA[The government has announced new rules that will affect the way credit cards work,&nbsp;aiming to give&nbsp;consumers a fairer deal. Kevin Brennan, Consumer Minister, goes through the five new&nbsp;changes and explains what they will mean for you... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/new-credit-card-rules-and-what-they-mean-for-you/0008853/ Tue, 16, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/new-credit-card-rules-and-what-they-mean-for-you_0008853.aspx Comment on news that credit card lenders are to end their unfair practices in interest charges <![CDATA[Commenting on today's news that the Government has struck a deal with credit card lenders to end their unfair practices in interest charges, Peter Harrison, credit cards expert at moneysupermarket.com, said: "We've long been campaigning for the issue of 'negative payment hierarchies' to be addressed, so this is a great win for consumers. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-news-that-credit-card-lenders-are-to-end-their-unfair-practices-in-interest-charges/0008837/ Tue, 16, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-news-that-credit-card-lenders-are-to-end-their-unfair-practices-in-interest-charges_0008837.aspx New rights for credit cardholders <![CDATA[The cost of your credit card could be about to fall considerably, thanks to new consumer rights announced today.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/new-rights-for-credit-cardholders/0008809/ Mon, 15, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/new-rights-for-credit-cardholders_0008809.aspx Why don't we switch more to save more? <![CDATA[When it comes to spending less on your household bills and financial products, moving to a market-leading, money-saving deal can save you thousands of pounds. Here's how.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/why-dont-we-switch-more-to-save-more/0008801/ Fri, 12, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/why-dont-we-switch-more-to-save-more_0008801.aspx Should you use your savings to pay off your credit card? <![CDATA[If you have credit card debt, should you use your savings to repay the balance? What difference will that make to the interest you pay? We take a look... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/should-you-use-your-savings-to-pay-down-debt/0008799/ Thu, 11, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/should-you-use-your-savings-to-pay-down-debt_0008799.aspx A saver and a spender? <![CDATA[Credit&nbsp;card&nbsp;holders&nbsp;can&nbsp;shave&nbsp;years off their overall&nbsp;term&nbsp;by&nbsp;using&nbsp;some&nbsp;savings&nbsp;to&nbsp;pay&nbsp;down debt.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/a-saver-and-a-spender/0008774/ Mon, 08, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/a-saver-and-a-spender_0008774.aspx Virgin's market leading 'combined' purchase & balance transfer card <![CDATA[Virgin Money has today launched the new Virgin Credit Card Exclusive which is only available for two weeks through moneysupermarket.com. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/virgins-market-leading-combined-purchase-balance-transfer-card/0008758/ Thu, 04, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/virgins-market-leading-combined-purchase-balance-transfer-card_0008758.aspx Review of the week: Virgin 12/12 Credit Card <![CDATA[There's been more good news in the credit card arena with the launch of a new market-leading deal for purchases and balance transfers. The Virgin 12/12 Credit Card, which is available only&nbsp;through moneysupermarket.com until March 18, charges no interest on purchases or balance transfers for 12 months.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-virgin-credit-card-exclusive/0008751/ Wed, 03, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-virgin-credit-card-exclusive_0008751.aspx Are you ready for contactless payments? <![CDATA[The days of having to sign for a credit or debit card payment have gone; a Pin is all you need. But even that isn't necessarily a requirement - have you heard of contactless?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/are-you-ready-for-contactless-payments/0008592/ Thu, 18, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/are-you-ready-for-contactless-payments_0008592.aspx Contactless: A new way of paying <![CDATA[Is the future of&nbsp;money changing? Get ready for contactless, a brand new way of paying... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/contactless-a-new-way-of-paying/0008585/ Thu, 18, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/contactless-a-new-way-of-paying_0008585.aspx Brits still relying on credit cards for everyday costs <![CDATA[Research from moneysupermarket.com* has discovered the depth of reliance Brits have on credit cards. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/brits-still-relying-on-credit-cards-for-everyday-costs/0008509/ Mon, 15, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/brits-still-relying-on-credit-cards-for-everyday-costs_0008509.aspx Make money from your purse <![CDATA[You probably feel like you only ever open your purse or wallet in order to spend money, but what if you could actually make cash from the contents?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/make-money-from-your-purse/0008478/ Fri, 12, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/make-money-from-your-purse_0008478.aspx Review of the week: The AA Credit Card <![CDATA[The AA has launched a new credit card which rewards you for spending and offers an interest-free period on both purchases and balance transfers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-the-aa-credit-card/0008435/ Thu, 11, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-the-aa-credit-card_0008435.aspx Review of the week: Barclaycard Platinum <![CDATA[The credit card market is a hive of activity with new products being launched and existing deals changed.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-barclaycard-platinum/0008253/ Fri, 29, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-barclaycard-platinum_0008253.aspx moneysupermarket.com calls for a fairer deal on credit cards <![CDATA[moneysupermarket.com has submitted its response to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills' (BIS) consultation on credit cards, calling for a fairer deal for consumers, with clearer terms and conditions when it comes to accessing and using credit cards.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/moneysupermarket-com-calls-for-a-fairer-deal-on-credit-cards/0008191/ Wed, 20, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/moneysupermarket-com-calls-for-a-fairer-deal-on-credit-cards_0008191.aspx Know your credit score <![CDATA[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?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/know-your-credit-score/0008189/ Wed, 20, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/know-your-credit-score_0008189.aspx Why a 0% credit card may not be the best deal for you <![CDATA[If you are looking to transfer an existing credit or store card debt onto a card charging a lower rate of interest, you'll probably focus on 0% deals. However, this may not actually be the best option for you.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/why-a-zero-per-cent-credit-card-may-not-be-the-best-deal-for-you/0008117/ Fri, 15, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/why-a-zero-per-cent-credit-card-may-not-be-the-best-deal-for-you_0008117.aspx Top tips to clear credit card debt <![CDATA[For the nine million Brits who have put Christmas on their credit card*, now is the time to focus on clearing those debts in the smartest way possible. For many this will mean careful budgeting throughout the year in order to pay off the debt quickly. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-tips-to-clear-credit-card-debt/0008080/ Tue, 12, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-tips-to-clear-credit-card-debt_0008080.aspx Why it's becoming harder to get a loan <![CDATA[A new pricing strategy by the country's biggest personal loan provider could make it even harder for people to find the best deal.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/why-it-s-becoming-harder-to-get-a-loan/0008002/ Thu, 07, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/why-it-s-becoming-harder-to-get-a-loan_0008002.aspx Resolve to gain pounds in 2010 <![CDATA[While many Brits resolve to shift unwanted Christmas kilos in the New Year, moneysupermarket.com reveals how consumers can be gaining Sterling pounds through savvy savings on their financial products.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/resolve-to-gain-pounds-in-2010/0007985/ Tue, 05, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/resolve-to-gain-pounds-in-2010_0007985.aspx Review of the week: Virgin Credit Card <![CDATA[With the festive period almost at an end, this is the time where many of us start to count the cost of our Christmas spending.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-virgin-credit-card/0007920/ Mon, 04, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-virgin-credit-card_0007920.aspx Give yourself a money MOT <![CDATA[Chances are you could probably save yourself hundreds, if not thousands of pounds by reviewing your finances and the New Year is the perfect time to tackle the task.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/give-yourself-a-money-mot/0007915/ Mon, 04, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/give-yourself-a-money-mot_0007915.aspx Top tips to clear Christmas debts <![CDATA[While the festive period can cause us to be more generous than usual and encourage us to have a good time, the New Year is when reality sets in and we look at how much that bit of Christmas indulgence has cost us.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-tips-to-clear-christmas-debts/0007911/ Thu, 31, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-tips-to-clear-christmas-debts_0007911.aspx Money saving tips for 2010 <![CDATA[moneysupermarket.com's experts give you their financial and insurance tips to help you save time and money in 2010...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/money-savings-tips-for-2010/0007908/ Tue, 29, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/money-savings-tips-for-2010_0007908.aspx moneysupermarket.com experts predict the year ahead in personal finance <![CDATA[The past 12 months have been extremely turbulent in the world of personal finance and with 2010 just around the corner, moneysupermarket.com's experts offer their predictions for utilities, mobiles, broadband, insurance and money.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/moneysupermarket-com-experts-predict-the-year-ahead-in-personal-finance/0007881/ Tue, 22, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/moneysupermarket-com-experts-predict-the-year-ahead-in-personal-finance_0007881.aspx Pressure mounts for fairer credit applications <![CDATA[It should be easier for customers to shop around for personal loans and credit cards without harming their credit rating, according to an important new report.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/pressure-mounts-for-fairer-credit-applications/0007870/ Tue, 22, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/pressure-mounts-for-fairer-credit-applications_0007870.aspx Response to the Treasury Select Committee's report into the credit search market <![CDATA[Responding to the Treasury Select Committee's (TSC) report into the credit search market and the impact multiple credit searches have on consumers, Toby Van Der Meer, managing director of moneysupermarket.com and contributor to the TSC report, said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/response-to-the-treasury-select-committees-report-into-the-credit-search-market/0007863/ Tue, 22, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/response-to-the-treasury-select-committees-report-into-the-credit-search-market_0007863.aspx How to clear Christmas credit card debt <![CDATA[Christmas is an expensive time and many people end up hitting their credit cards more than they meant to.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-clear-christmas-credit-card-debt/0007755/ Tue, 15, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-clear-christmas-credit-card-debt_0007755.aspx Are you getting the most from your credit card? <![CDATA[With less than three weeks until Christmas, it won't be just the bells that are ringing - tills up and down the country will be too. Shoppers are expected to spend &pound;10.5billion, according to new research from Airmiles.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/are-you-getting-the-most-from-your-credit-card/0007634/ Fri, 04, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/are-you-getting-the-most-from-your-credit-card_0007634.aspx How to beat Ryanair card fees <![CDATA[If you're a frequent flier with budget airline Ryanair, you're probably aware that you can avoid card fees by paying with a Visa Electron card - but that's all about to change.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-beat-ryanair-card-fees/0007596/ Tue, 01, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-beat-ryanair-card-fees_0007596.aspx Review of the week: Barclaycard Initial <![CDATA[If you don't have a high enough credit score to bag a market-leading card, could the Barclaycard Initial be right for you?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-barclaycard-initial/0007557/ Thu, 26, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-barclaycard-initial_0007557.aspx Have yourself a thrifty little Christmas <![CDATA[With Christmas fast approaching, moneysupermarket.com offers ten top tips for consumers looking to reduce the burden on their festive finances.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/have-yourself-a-thrifty-little-christmas/0007549/ Wed, 25, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/have-yourself-a-thrifty-little-christmas_0007549.aspx Charity begins at home <![CDATA[Next Friday sees the return of Children in Need, prompting the nation to think about how it can help others. Although over half of all UK adults are donating to charitable causes*, the recession has affected charity giving in the UK, with adults raising an estimated &pound;9.9 billion for charity in 2008/2009; &pound;1.3 billion down on 2007/2008 figures.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/Charity-begins-at-home/0007390/ Mon, 16, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/Charity-begins-at-home_0007390.aspx Don't go cold turkey on your credit card balances <![CDATA[Research from moneysupermarket.com* has found almost a third (31 per cent) of credit card users have no intention of paying off the balance of their credit card in the next six months. Today's news that banks could send the cost of using credit cards soaring, means borrowers who do not repay their credit card debt will face even steeper charges.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/dont-go-cold-turkey-on-your-credit-card-balances/0007369/ Fri, 13, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/dont-go-cold-turkey-on-your-credit-card-balances_0007369.aspx Have you got the best credit card? <![CDATA[The number of people falling behind on credit card payments is set to rise according to a recent report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), the accountancy firm.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/have-you-got-the-best-credit-card/0007362/ Fri, 13, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/have-you-got-the-best-credit-card_0007362.aspx Review of the week: Sainsbury's Credit Card <![CDATA[A new report warned that credit cards are set to become more expensive and we already know that providers are clamping down on who they'll offer credit to. But it doesn't mean it's all bad news if you're looking for a new credit card.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-sainsburys-credit-card/0007354/ Fri, 13, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-sainsburys-credit-card_0007354.aspx Comment on Price Waterhouse Coopers' report on Consumer Credit in the UK <![CDATA[Peter Harrison, credit cards expert at moneysupermarket.com, said; "The credit card industry seems to be fighting a war on two fronts, with regulators looking to impose stricter responsible lending practices and customer fairness rules on cards amidst rising bad debts. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-price-waterhouse-coopers-report-on-consumer-credit-in-the-uk/0007243/ Mon, 09, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-price-waterhouse-coopers-report-on-consumer-credit-in-the-uk_0007243.aspx Study reveals consumer attitudes towards 'supermarket banks' <![CDATA[Following the recent moves of large UK retail brands into financial services, moneysupermarket.com has conducted a study* of consumer attitudes towards the increasing trend of major retail and supermarket brands moving into banking. The study has found that, perhaps surprisingly, traditional banking brands still hold a far greater sway with the British public's finances.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/study-reveals-consumer-attitudes-towards-supermarket-banks/0007184/ Tue, 03, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/study-reveals-consumer-attitudes-towards-supermarket-banks_0007184.aspx What will the bank break-ups mean for you? <![CDATA[Further details about the break up of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Lloyds Banking Group have emerged today. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/what-will-the-bank-break-ups-mean-for-you/0007179/ Tue, 03, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/what-will-the-bank-break-ups-mean-for-you_0007179.aspx Reward your Christmas spending <![CDATA[The Christmas shopping frenzy is about to start but households are set to spend &pound;7.2billion less this year than last according to research from moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/reward-your-christmas-spending/0007102/ Fri, 30, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/reward-your-christmas-spending_0007102.aspx Consumers could significantly reduce their debt sentence as a result of Government proposals <![CDATA[Following yesterday's news regarding credit and store cards that the government will address 'negative payment hierarchies' and increase minimum monthly repayments, analysis from moneysupermarket.com reveals these changes could cut nearly 14 years, and &pound;2,400 off a consumers lifetime debt sentence*.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/consumers-could-significantly-reduce-their-debt-sentence-as-a-result-of-government-proposals/0007085/ Thu, 29, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/consumers-could-significantly-reduce-their-debt-sentence-as-a-result-of-government-proposals_0007085.aspx moneysupermarket.com calls for greater transparency and fairness in the credit search market <![CDATA[moneysupermarket.com, the UK's largest price comparison website, today called upon the Treasury Select Committee to improve transparency and fairness within the credit search industry in order to allow consumers to shop around for unsecured lending products without it impacting their credit score.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/moneysupermarket-com-calls-for-greater-transparency-and-fairness-in-the-credit-search-market/0007054/ Wed, 28, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/moneysupermarket-com-calls-for-greater-transparency-and-fairness-in-the-credit-search-market_0007054.aspx Comment on the Government's new proposal to ensure credit card companies give people a fairer deal <![CDATA[Peter Harrison, credit cards expert at moneysupermarket.com, said; "These are welcome and well intentioned proposals. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-the-governments-new-proposal-to-ensure-credit-card-companies-give-people-a-fairer-deal/0007037/ Wed, 28, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-the-governments-new-proposal-to-ensure-credit-card-companies-give-people-a-fairer-deal_0007037.aspx Government clampdown on credit card firms <![CDATA[The government has announced a new consultation into credit cards and store cards, proposing a raft of measures designed to 'clean up' the industry and bring an end to practices it deems to be unfair.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/government-clampdown-on-credit-card-firms/0007021/ Tue, 27, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/government-clampdown-on-credit-card-firms_0007021.aspx Credit card users don't understand the order that their debt is paid off <![CDATA[Research from moneysupermarket.com* has found that the majority of credit card holders are unaware of a charging mechanism which could be costing them hundreds of pounds. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/credit-card-users-dont-understand-the-order-that-their-debt-is-paid-off/0006971/ Mon, 26, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/credit-card-users-dont-understand-the-order-that-their-debt-is-paid-off_0006971.aspx Is a credit card better than a loan? <![CDATA[With money tight in many households an increasing number of people are applying for personal loans, but depending on the amount you want to borrow, a credit card could be a better option.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/is-a-credit-card-better-than-a-loan/0006597/ Fri, 23, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/is-a-credit-card-better-than-a-loan_0006597.aspx Don't let the postal strikes disrupt your finances <![CDATA[For the next two days, the country is likely to see a wave of postal disruption as thousands of workers walk out over disputes with their bosses.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/dont-let-the-postal-strikes-disrupt-your-finances/0006918/ Thu, 22, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/dont-let-the-postal-strikes-disrupt-your-finances_0006918.aspx Review of the week: Capital One Progress card <![CDATA[You may or may not have noticed, but the credit card market is changing. Gone are the days when one card fits all. Instead, providers are positioning their products at specific customer types.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-capital-one-progress-card/0006760/ Fri, 16, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-capital-one-progress-card_0006760.aspx Spread the cost of Christmas with a card <![CDATA[There are less than two months to go until Christmas and many people are starting to plan their festive shopping.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/spread-the-cost-of-christmas-with-a-card/0006704/ Wed, 14, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/spread-the-cost-of-christmas-with-a-card_0006704.aspx Accounts for the over-50s - are they any good? <![CDATA[Certain financial deals are only available to those aged 50 or over, but just because their availability is restricted, it doesn't mean you're getting the best deal...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/accounts-for-the-over-fifities-are-they-any-good/0006585/ Mon, 05, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/accounts-for-the-over-fifities-are-they-any-good_0006585.aspx Clearing summer credit card debt <![CDATA[The recent nip in the air is a&nbsp;sure sign for all of us that summer is over. But if you're still carrying credit card debt accrued from your two weeks in the sun, this fact will be even harder to swallow.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/clearing-summer-credit-card-debt/0006556/ Thu, 01, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/clearing-summer-credit-card-debt_0006556.aspx Is the end in sight for loan application credit checks? <![CDATA[Would-be borrowers have to make a full application for a loan to find out if they qualify and what rate they will be offered. Now a parliamentary investigation means that could all change... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/is-the-end-in-sight-for-loan-application-credit-checks/0006291/ Wed, 23, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/is-the-end-in-sight-for-loan-application-credit-checks_0006291.aspx Comment on the Treasury Select Committee's announcement of an inquiry into credit searches <![CDATA[Tim Moss, head of loans and debt at moneysupermarket.com said; "This is a welcome, but long overdue move"]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-the-treasury-select-committees-announcement-of-an-inquiry-into-credit-searches/0006290/ Tue, 22, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-the-treasury-select-committees-announcement-of-an-inquiry-into-credit-searches_0006290.aspx Which credit cards do you qualify for? <![CDATA[It's become much more difficult to get credit cards since the onset of the credit crunch. Providers are much more cautious about who they will offer credit cards to, and the onus is shifting to the consumer to identify which deals they're likely to qualify for before they apply. But how do you know?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/which-credit-cards-do-you-qualify-for/0006273/ Fri, 18, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/which-credit-cards-do-you-qualify-for_0006273.aspx Exclusive market-leading credit card <![CDATA[MBNA is offering a new credit card which has a 12-month interest-free period on purchases. It's a market-leading deal and it's only available through moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/exclusive-market-leading-credit-card/0006181/ Fri, 04, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/exclusive-market-leading-credit-card_0006181.aspx Comment on the fall in UK personal debt levels for the first time in 16 years <![CDATA[Peter Harrison, head of credit cards at moneysupermarket.com, said: "It is encouraging to see a reduction in UK consumer debt levels although this doesn't mean that the love affair with credit is at an end.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-the-fall-in-uk-personal-debt-levels-for-the-first-time-in-16-years/0006139/ Tue, 01, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-the-fall-in-uk-personal-debt-levels-for-the-first-time-in-16-years_0006139.aspx The changing world of credit cards <![CDATA[Clare Francis talks to Amer Sajed, CEO of Barclaycard, about his thoughts on the future of the credit card market and the launch of&nbsp;its new service MyBarclaycard.&nbsp;]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-changing-world-of-credit-cards/0006056/ Mon, 24, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-changing-world-of-credit-cards_0006056.aspx What's the best credit card? <![CDATA[There's more to choosing a credit card than the headline rate.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/whats-the-best-credit-card/0006043/ Fri, 21, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/whats-the-best-credit-card_0006043.aspx 'Existing customers only' - but are the deals any good? <![CDATA[In these days of post credit crunch caution, consumers know that banks are more selective than ever about who they lend to. But the trepidation doesn't stop there.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/existing-customers-only-but-are-the-deals-any-good/0006039/ Fri, 21, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/existing-customers-only-but-are-the-deals-any-good_0006039.aspx Credit cards for students <![CDATA[Is a student credit card right for you and if it is, how can you find the best deal? We take an in-depth look at the cards on offer to students this year.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/credit-cards-for-students/0006021/ Thu, 20, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/credit-cards-for-students_0006021.aspx Virgin launch a 0% balance transfer card with no balance transfer fee exclusive to moneysupermarket.com <![CDATA[Virgin Money has launched a new credit card with a nine month 0 per cent introductory rate for balance transfers and no balance transfer fee. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/virgin-launch-a-0-balance-transfer-card-with-no-balance-transfer-fee-exclusive-to-moneysupermarketcom/0005862/ Fri, 07, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/virgin-launch-a-0-balance-transfer-card-with-no-balance-transfer-fee-exclusive-to-moneysupermarketcom_0005862.aspx Net yourself the best deal this season <![CDATA[With the transfer season in full swing and the 2009 football season fast approaching, devoted fans should ensure their football related credit cards and savings accounts are the best on the market. There is a wide range of products to choose from and some great deals on offer, so fans should take time to shop around to avoid scoring an own goal.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/net-yourself-the-best-deal-this-season/0005841/ Wed, 05, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/net-yourself-the-best-deal-this-season_0005841.aspx moneysupermarket.com's new credit card advert <![CDATA[This is your chance to watch moneysupermarket.com's new television advert starring Peter Jones...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/moneysupermarketcoms-new-credit-card-advert-feat-peter-jones/0005760/ Tue, 28, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/moneysupermarketcoms-new-credit-card-advert-feat-peter-jones_0005760.aspx Commenting on O2's partnership with Natwest on the launch of two new prepaid cards <![CDATA[Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com said: "It is interesting to see partnerships like this emerge in the current economic climate. It is a bold move for a non-traditional financial services brand to enter the banking sector, especially at a time when customer confidence is so low; it will be interesting to see how 02's customers take to the prepaid cards.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/EF86959FBBCE4B21B6635814D4805902.aspx Fri, 17, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/EF86959FBBCE4B21B6635814D4805902.aspx Is a cashback credit card right for you? <![CDATA[Egg's new Money World card rewards customers with 1% cashback every time they spend on it. But is this card worth signing up for?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/is-a-cashback-credit-card-right-for-you/0005606/ Fri, 17, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/is-a-cashback-credit-card-right-for-you_0005606.aspx Commenting on the launch of the new Egg Money MasterCard <![CDATA[Commenting on the launch of the new Egg Money MasterCard, Peter Harrison, credit card expert at moneysupermarket.com, said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/commenting-on-the-launch-of-the-new-egg-money-mastercard/0005570/ Mon, 13, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/commenting-on-the-launch-of-the-new-egg-money-mastercard_0005570.aspx 10 golden credit card rules <![CDATA[The Government has unveiled plans to give a 'better deal to consumers'. These include banning credit card providers from sending issuing cheques unless the customer has asked for them; or increasing a customer's credit limit unless it has been requested. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-golden-credit-card-rules/0005447/ Fri, 03, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-golden-credit-card-rules_0005447.aspx Comment on the Government's 'Better Deal for consumers' White Paper <![CDATA[Commenting on the government's "Better Deal for Consumers" White Paper which proposes a number of new regulations aimed at improving the credit card industry, Peter Harrison, credit cards expert at moneysupermarket.com, said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-the-governments-better-deal-for-consumers-white-paper/0005439/ Thu, 02, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-the-governments-better-deal-for-consumers-white-paper_0005439.aspx Are you playing your cards right abroad? <![CDATA[Traditionalists may have lamented the loss of another major high street brand this week, but travellers should have no such regrets about the rebranding of Abbey credit cards.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/are-you-playing-your-cards-right-abroad/0005288/ Fri, 19, Jun 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/are-you-playing-your-cards-right-abroad_0005288.aspx Credit card roulette - Increase the odds by checking your eligibility <![CDATA[Getting a credit card on good terms has become a harder task over the last couple of years, with providers scrutinizing credit records like never before. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/credit-card-roulette-increase-the-odds-by-checking-your-eligibility/0005179/ Mon, 08, Jun 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/credit-card-roulette-increase-the-odds-by-checking-your-eligibility_0005179.aspx Credit card competition heats up <![CDATA[If you're on the look out for a new credit card, there are a number of deals that have been launched recently which could be worth considering.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/credit-card-competition-heats-up/0005168/ Fri, 05, Jun 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/credit-card-competition-heats-up_0005168.aspx Increase your direct debit and cut your debt sentence down to size <![CDATA[Being faced with a chunky credit card bill is a daunting prospect and if you only ever make the minimum repayment it could take you a long time to get back in the black. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/increase-your-direct-debit-and-cut-your-debt-sentence-down-to-size/0005036/ Wed, 27, May 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/increase-your-direct-debit-and-cut-your-debt-sentence-down-to-size_0005036.aspx Comment on the return of the Abbey Zero card <![CDATA[Kevin Mountford, head of credit cards at moneysupermarket.com, said; "This is good news for holiday makers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-the-return-of-the-abbey-zero-card/0005034/ Wed, 27, May 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-the-return-of-the-abbey-zero-card_0005034.aspx Is Richard the country's best money saver? <![CDATA[If you know you should be doing more with your finances but never get round to it because there's always something else to do, then Richard Keeble should inspire you to take action now.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/money-makeover-is-richard-the-countrys-best-money-saver/0004989/ Tue, 19, May 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/money-makeover-is-richard-the-countrys-best-money-saver_0004989.aspx Get a new credit card before you jet abroad <![CDATA[With the holiday season just around the corner, Abbey's decision to relaunch its Zero credit card is great news for those heading abroad this summer. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/get-a-new-credit-card-before-you-jet-abroad/0004920/ Tue, 12, May 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/get-a-new-credit-card-before-you-jet-abroad_0004920.aspx Money makeover: we save financial planner Dean over &pound;800 a year <![CDATA[As a financial planner for a training organisation, Londoner Dean Cove, 38, knows all about budgeting. But when it comes to his own finances, he struggles to be as savvy a saver as he would like.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/money-makeover-we-save-financial-planner-dean-over-800-pounds-a-year/0004714/ Wed, 29, Apr 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/money-makeover-we-save-financial-planner-dean-over-800-pounds-a-year_0004714.aspx Money makeover: we save the Bell family &pound;2,000 <![CDATA[Father-of-two Paul Bell is like countless other parents right now - playing constant catch-up with his monthly finances.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/money-makeover-we-save-the-bell-family-2000-pounds/0004679/ Thu, 23, Apr 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/money-makeover-we-save-the-bell-family-2000-pounds_0004679.aspx Watch out for billing errors <![CDATA[With finances tight and many of us struggling to keep on top of our monthly bills, the last thing we need is to be paying over the odds for a mistake someone else has made.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/watch-out-for-billing-errors/0004677/ Thu, 23, Apr 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/watch-out-for-billing-errors_0004677.aspx Money makeover: we save Angela over &pound;1,000 <![CDATA[This week's money makeover volunteer is Angela Hanvey who works as an administration manager for a dental practice in Perthshire, Scotland.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/money-makeover-we-save-angela-over-1000/0004607/ Mon, 20, Apr 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/money-makeover-we-save-angela-over-1000_0004607.aspx Credit cards - five dos and don'ts <![CDATA[Credit cards may be our 'flexible friends' but if we don't use them correctly that friendship can soon turn sour.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/credit-cards-five-dos-and-donts/0004586/ Thu, 16, Apr 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/credit-cards-five-dos-and-donts_0004586.aspx Avoid credit card interest and fees <![CDATA[Moneysupermarket.com editor Clare Francis offers advice on how to avoid interest and charges associated with credit cards with her top five tips... <br />]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/avoid-credit-card-interest-and-fees/0004583/ Thu, 16, Apr 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/avoid-credit-card-interest-and-fees_0004583.aspx How to improve your credit score <![CDATA[With banks and building societies having clamped down on who they'll lend to, a good credit score is more important than ever.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-improve-your-credit-score/0004547/ Wed, 08, Apr 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-improve-your-credit-score_0004547.aspx Easter travel money <![CDATA[We may be willing to cut back on our coffees before work, our nights out and our takeaways but even with the credit crunch in full swing our holidays are the last thing we want to give up.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/easter-travel-money/0004503/ Thu, 02, Apr 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/easter-travel-money_0004503.aspx How to beat online card fraud <![CDATA[Moneysupermarket.com editor Clare Francis speaks with credit cards expert Steve Willey about the growing number of online card fraud and offers tips on what you can do to prevent it happening to you... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-beat-online-card-fraud/0004420/ Tue, 24, Mar 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-beat-online-card-fraud_0004420.aspx Fed's ruling ramps up pressure on Westminster <![CDATA[The Federal Reserve in the United States has at last ruled that providers will soon have to assign a credit card user's payment to their highest interest debt first.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/feds-ruling-ramps-up-pressure-on-westminster/0004361/ Thu, 19, Mar 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/feds-ruling-ramps-up-pressure-on-westminster_0004361.aspx Government misses the big picture <![CDATA[Commenting on the Government's move on credit card companies, Peter Harrison, credit card expert at moneysupermarket.com, said: "The Government, either through accident or design, has really missed the point here.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/government-misses-the-big-picture/0004334/ Tue, 17, Mar 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/government-misses-the-big-picture_0004334.aspx Abbey launches new market-leading credit card <![CDATA[The Bank of England base rate may be at its lowest level in history, but as many credit card holders know to their cost this doesn't necessarily translate into lower borrowing charges.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/abbey-launches-new-marketing-leading-credit-card/0004265/ Fri, 06, Mar 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/abbey-launches-new-marketing-leading-credit-card_0004265.aspx Comment on the new Abbey credit card <![CDATA[Peter Harrison, cards expert at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Following on from the innovative Abbey Zero card, Abbey has bucked the trend again with its latest card offering. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-the-new-abbey-credit-card/0004254/ Thu, 05, Mar 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-the-new-abbey-credit-card_0004254.aspx What is risk-based pricing? <![CDATA[Moneysupermarket.com editor Clare Francis is with credit cards expert Peter Harrison to discuss why some credit card providers have increased their existing customers APRs...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/what-is-risk-based-pricing/0004109/ Fri, 20, Feb 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/what-is-risk-based-pricing_0004109.aspx Time to play your cards right <![CDATA[If January is the month that many of us resolve to clear our credit card debts then perhaps February should be the month that we finally put those plans into action.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/time-to-play-your-cards-right/0004017/ Fri, 06, Feb 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/time-to-play-your-cards-right_0004017.aspx Comment on Barclaycard freezing rates for its customers <![CDATA[Peter Harrison, credit card expert at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Clearly anything that eases the pressure on borrowers is a good thing. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-barclaycard-freezing-interest-rates-for-its-customers/0004010/ Wed, 04, Feb 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-barclaycard-freezing-interest-rates-for-its-customers_0004010.aspx Make that call to avoid holiday nightmare <![CDATA[Picture it now: That perfect Venetian Valentine's weekend or a half-term family trip to EuroDisney - and then ... disaster. Your credit card transaction is denied and your debit card won't let you take out any money.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/make-that-call-to-avoid-holiday-nightmare/0004006/ Mon, 02, Feb 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/make-that-call-to-avoid-holiday-nightmare_0004006.aspx Monthly makeover - we save Natalie and Alex &pound;1,150 a year <![CDATA[Natalie McGurk, 27, was one of the hundreds of people who contacted moneysupermarket.com requesting a financial makeover. She and her boyfriend, Alex Simpson, 19, know only too well how redundancy can wreak havoc on your finances.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/monthly-makeover---we-save-natalie-and-alex-1150-pounds-a-year/0004001/ Fri, 30, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/monthly-makeover---we-save-natalie-and-alex-1150-pounds-a-year_0004001.aspx How to choose a credit card <![CDATA[If there's one question that no financial expert can answer it's: 'what's the best credit card?' There isn't a single&nbsp;credit card that is perfect for every customer - instead the question they should ask is: 'which credit card is right for me?'.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-choose-a-credit-card/0003998/ Fri, 30, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-choose-a-credit-card_0003998.aspx Act now if you want a balance transfer card <![CDATA[We may be midway through January but many of us are still nursing a Christmas hangover after overdoing it with our credit and store cards over the festive season.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/act-now-if-you-want-a-balance-transfer-card/0003869/ Fri, 16, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/act-now-if-you-want-a-balance-transfer-card_0003869.aspx Outlook for credit cards in 2009 <![CDATA[Moneysupermarket.com editor Clare Francis is with credit cards expert Peter Harrison to discuss the credit card market and how the credit crunch has made it difficult for consumers with bad credit to be accepted for new credit cards...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/outlook-for-credit-cards-in-2009/0003866/ Thu, 15, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/outlook-for-credit-cards-in-2009_0003866.aspx Now shops need to catch up with the banks <![CDATA[Commenting on Barclays issuing contactless debit cards, Peter Harrison, cards expert at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said: "The main thing holding back contactless payments at the moment is the lack of retailers that have the necessary card readers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/now-shops-need-to-catch-up-with-the-banks/0003842/ Wed, 07, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/now-shops-need-to-catch-up-with-the-banks_0003842.aspx Make that call to avoid holiday nightmare <![CDATA[People heading overseas are organised enough to ensure they have a passport but many of them are running the risk of not being able to pay for anything while they are there.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/make-that-call-to-avoid-holiday-nightmare/0003800/ Mon, 15, Dec 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/make-that-call-to-avoid-holiday-nightmare_0003800.aspx Hey big spender, switch that card <![CDATA[We may be in the midst of a global economic crisis, but try telling that to frenzied shoppers dashing around the high street to grab the ultimate Christmas gift.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/hey-big-spender-switch-that-card/0003774/ Fri, 05, Dec 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/hey-big-spender-switch-that-card_0003774.aspx Comment on the Government's agreement with credit card companies to give more help to customers. <![CDATA[Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com said: "The agreement between the Treasury and credit card companies looks like a classic summit communiqu&eacute; - which says a lot and means nothing.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-the-government-agreement-with-credit-card-companies-to-give-more-help-to-customers/0003744/ Thu, 27, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-the-government-agreement-with-credit-card-companies-to-give-more-help-to-customers_0003744.aspx Enjoy Christmas without the credit card trimmings <![CDATA[Shoppers funding Christmas with a credit card could face debts that hang around long after the decorations come down. New research from moneysupermarket.com reveals cardholders who only make minimum repayments against their Christmas spending could face a debt sentence that lasts until September 2016.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/enjoy-christmas-without-the-credit-card-trimmings/0003730/ Mon, 24, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/enjoy-christmas-without-the-credit-card-trimmings_0003730.aspx Top 10 winter holiday tips <![CDATA[Millions of us will be heading off on holiday over the coming weeks and months. Whether the plan is to top up your tan, hit the ski slopes or head off for a city break, your spending money won't stretch as far as it would have done a few months ago.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-ten-winter-holiday-tips/0003726/ Fri, 21, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-ten-winter-holiday-tips_0003726.aspx Credit card pitfalls <![CDATA[How clued up are you on the small print of your credit card agreement? You might think credit cards are easy to use and easy to understand but there are numerous ways the unwary consumers could be caught out.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/credit-card-pitfalls/0003725/ Fri, 21, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/credit-card-pitfalls_0003725.aspx What to do with your mortgage savings <![CDATA[At last, some good news for the millions of householders who've been finding it tough to make ends meet. Inflation is edging back down and further interest rate cuts are on the horizon. For many, financial pressures are finally easing.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/what-to-do-with-your-mortgage-savings/0003724/ Fri, 21, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/what-to-do-with-your-mortgage-savings_0003724.aspx Comment on Capital One's move away from long-term zero per cent purchase and balance transfer cards <![CDATA[Peter Harrison, credit card expert at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Credit card applications to Capital One have been the dominant feature of the market this year, so its move today will create an unexpected opportunity for Barclaycard, first direct and Virgin.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-capital-ones-move-away-from-long-term-zero-per-cent-purchase-and-balance-transfer-cards/0003719/ Wed, 19, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-capital-ones-move-away-from-long-term-zero-per-cent-purchase-and-balance-transfer-cards_0003719.aspx How to survive the credit crunch Christmas <![CDATA[Many households will be dreading Christmas this year, worrying about how they'll cover the costs. However, with a bit of planning and perhaps a little ingenuity, there is no reason why, just because money is tight, this festive season should be any less enjoyable than previous years.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-survive-the-credit-crunch-christmas/0003709/ Fri, 14, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-survive-the-credit-crunch-christmas_0003709.aspx Response to Gordon Brown ordering credit card companies to stop hiking rates <![CDATA[Clare Francis, site editor of moneysupermarket.com said: "Gordon Brown appears to have forgotten some basic economics since he left the Treasury.&nbsp; He might be able to influence the supply of credit, to keep card firms lending, or the price of credit, the APR, but he is unlikely to be able to control both.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/response-to-gordon-brown-ordering-credit-card-companies-to-stop-hiking-rates/0003705/ Thu, 13, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/response-to-gordon-brown-ordering-credit-card-companies-to-stop-hiking-rates_0003705.aspx Are the days of 0% credit cards numbered? <![CDATA[While mortgage and personal loan deals have taken the brunt of the global financial crisis with the availability of competitive deals decreasing, the credit card market has remained comparatively steady. However, when a major provider such as Capital One announces it is withdrawing its 0% balance transfer deals from the market, consumers become understandably nervous.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/are-the-days-of-0-per-cent-credit-cards-numbered/003401/ Thu, 06, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/are-the-days-of-0-per-cent-credit-cards-numbered_003401.aspx 'Use credit cards to protect cash' <![CDATA[Consumers are being advised to use their credit cards in order to protect themselves and their purchases in the event of firms going bust.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/'Use-credit-cards-to-protect-cash'/0003373/ Mon, 27, Oct 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/'Use-credit-cards-to-protect-cash'_0003373.aspx It's time to be savvy with credit cards <![CDATA[Consumers may be struggling to make ends meet as the credit crunch continues to bite, but don't expect any sympathy from the credit card providers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/it's-time-to-be-savvy-with-credit-cards/0003048/ Thu, 23, Oct 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/it's-time-to-be-savvy-with-credit-cards_0003048.aspx Get your Christmas credit card <![CDATA[It's likely to be a tough Christmas for many this year. With many households struggling to cope with the impact of higher living costs, money is tight. And with borrowing costs rising, this is not the time to fund Christmas by getting into debt. That said, there are some great 0% credit card deals available which could help you spread the cost of Christmas if you don't have enough saved to cover everything.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/get-your-christmas-credit-card/0003156/ Thu, 02, Oct 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/get-your-christmas-credit-card_0003156.aspx DIY buffs spend billions on cards <![CDATA[More than &pound;11 billion was spent on debit and credit cards in DIY shops over the past year, according to latest figures.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/diy-buffs-spend-billions-on-cards/0003159/ Wed, 24, Sep 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/diy-buffs-spend-billions-on-cards_0003159.aspx One in four to switch credit cards <![CDATA[A new survey has revealed that almost one in four people are planning to transfer debt between credit cards over the next 12 months to take advantage of a 0% interest deal.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/one-in-four-to-switch-credit-cards/0003143/ Tue, 16, Sep 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/one-in-four-to-switch-credit-cards_0003143.aspx Interest-free credit until the next decade <![CDATA[Competition in the credit card market is fierce at the moment with Barclaycard and Egg having launched new 0% balance transfer offers. This is great news for anyone trying to clear credit or store card debts.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/interest-free-credit-until-the-next-decade/0003208/ Thu, 04, Sep 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/interest-free-credit-until-the-next-decade_0003208.aspx Students hit with credit card debt <![CDATA[More than one in three students have a credit card on which they owe an average of nearly &pound;220, a survey has shown.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/students-hit-with-credit-card-debt/0003164/ Wed, 27, Aug 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/students-hit-with-credit-card-debt_0003164.aspx Halifax launches credit card bonus <![CDATA[An exclusive credit card bonus has been launched for new and existing banking customers at the Halifax.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/halifax-launches-credit-card-bonus/0003163/ Wed, 20, Aug 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/halifax-launches-credit-card-bonus_0003163.aspx Why you should pay with a credit card <![CDATA[When online gift service Wrapit went into administration earlier this week it left newlyweds to contact an estimated 100,000 guests and ask them to try and reclaim their money. Though there could yet be some salvation for Wrapit, with Debenhams and Liberty reported to be considering a rescue plan, around 20,000 guests are likely to be left out of pocket - and all because they used the wrong card.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/why-you-should-pay-with-a-credit-card/0002977/ Thu, 07, Aug 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/why-you-should-pay-with-a-credit-card_0002977.aspx Capital One extends interest-free offer <![CDATA[Loan rates may be rising but at least there's one form of borrowing where the terms for consumers just keep getting better&nbsp;- credit cards.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/capital-one-extends-interest-free-offer/0003176/ Thu, 31, Jul 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/capital-one-extends-interest-free-offer_0003176.aspx Is the house of credit cards about to come crashing down? <![CDATA[As fuel, food and energy prices soar, so too are&nbsp;credit card debts. According to the UK payments association Apacs, collectively we now owe &pound;54.6billion on credit cards suggesting we're leaning more heavily on plastic to prop up an increasingly steep mountain of debt and there are worrying signs that the strain is getting too great for many to bear.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/is-the-house-of-credit-cards-about-to-come-crashing-down/0003281/ Thu, 17, Jul 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/is-the-house-of-credit-cards-about-to-come-crashing-down_0003281.aspx First sharia credit card launched <![CDATA[The country's first sharia-compliant prepaid MasterCard has been launched in London.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/first-sharia-credit-card-launched/0003286/ Tue, 15, Jul 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/first-sharia-credit-card-launched_0003286.aspx Need a loan? Here's an alternative <![CDATA[Huge news broke in the loans market earlier this week when Barclays, the UK's fourth largest bank, withdrew from the secured loans market.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/need-a-loan-heres-an-alternative/0003263/ Thu, 10, Jul 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/need-a-loan-heres-an-alternative_0003263.aspx Steer clear of costly store cards <![CDATA[With money tight, it may be tempting to save 10% off a shopping bill and delay paying for your purchases for a while by signing up for a store card. But this often proves to be a costly mistake and can make financial worries worse rather than better.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/steer-clear-of-costly-store-cards/0003250/ Thu, 26, Jun 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/steer-clear-of-costly-store-cards_0003250.aspx Save pounds on fuel costs <![CDATA[The pain looks set to get even worse for motorists. With oil trading slightly below its recent $139 a barrel peak, the chief executive of the world's largest energy company, the Russian firm Gazprom, has warned that the price could surge to $250 a barrel which would take petrol costs to more than &pound;2 a litre here in Britain.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/save-pounds-on-fuel-costs/0003233/ Thu, 12, Jun 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/save-pounds-on-fuel-costs_0003233.aspx Best credit card deal ever <![CDATA[The credit card market has made interesting viewing since the credit crunch. Though there has been concern about a growing number of applications being rejected and providers increasing rates on both purchases and cash, the very top end of the market has become furiously competitive.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/best-credit-card-deal-ever/0003253/ Thu, 05, Jun 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/best-credit-card-deal-ever_0003253.aspx Credit crunch boost for credit card market <![CDATA[The credit crunch has been a borrower's nightmare as lenders squeeze mortgage and loan rates to secure their finances. However, every cloud has a silver lining.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/credit-crunch-boost-for-credit-card-market/0002969/ Thu, 08, May 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/credit-crunch-boost-for-credit-card-market_0002969.aspx Make the most of your travel money <![CDATA[Perhaps we've simply been spoilt by favourable exchange rates for too long, but for UK holidaymakers the prospect of travelling to the Continent has lost some of its gloss this year as the pound has hit a record low against the euro. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/make-the-most-of-your-travel-money/0002955/ Thu, 01, May 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/make-the-most-of-your-travel-money_0002955.aspx Beware the credit card crunch <![CDATA[If you thought the mortgage market was the only area of borrowing being hit by the credit crunch, then think again. Credit cards and loans are also harder to come by and this is bad news for those struggling to make ends meet each month.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/beware-the-credit-card-crunch/0003254/ Thu, 24, Apr 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/beware-the-credit-card-crunch_0003254.aspx The 'interest-free' credit cards that may charge you interest <![CDATA[Unwary customers are being caught out by interest-free credit card offers that could cost you dear if you don't use them correctly. We explain the catches...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-interest-free-credit-cards-that-may-charge-you-interest/0003294/ Thu, 17, Apr 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-interest-free-credit-cards-that-may-charge-you-interest_0003294.aspx Are prepaid cards the answer to our foreign spending woes? <![CDATA[Thousands of British holidaymakers have jetted off for an Easter break, and many will pour money down the drain on unnecessary foreign usage fees when they use their credit and debit cards abroad.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/are-prepaid-cards-the-answer-to-our-foreign-spending-woes/0002984/ Wed, 19, Mar 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/are-prepaid-cards-the-answer-to-our-foreign-spending-woes_0002984.aspx Tax allowances for 2008-2009 <![CDATA[In case you are wondering what your tax allowances will be for the next tax year, we have compiled some easy-to-read tables for you. These should provide all the information you need.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/tax-allowances-for-2008-2009/0003264/ Thu, 13, Mar 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/tax-allowances-for-2008-2009_0003264.aspx The 2008 Budget at a glance <![CDATA[The Chancellor, Alistair Darling, has delivered his first budget speech. Is it good or bad news for consumers? We give you a run down of the main announcements...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-2008-budget-at-a-glance/0003312/ Wed, 12, Mar 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-2008-budget-at-a-glance_0003312.aspx How to play your cards right - payment allocations explained <![CDATA[There are some great credit card deals available. However, unwary consumers are at risk of being caught out by the complicated repayment system most card providers use.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-play-your-cards-right---payment-allocations-explained/0003324/ Fri, 22, Feb 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-play-your-cards-right---payment-allocations-explained_0003324.aspx Get on top of those Christmas debts <![CDATA[It appears as though the credit crunch and warnings of possible house price falls haven't been enough to stop consumers spending.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/get-on-top-of-those-christmas-debts/0003319/ Thu, 21, Feb 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/get-on-top-of-those-christmas-debts_0003319.aspx How to beat the credit crunch <![CDATA[The&nbsp;credit crunch&nbsp;rumbles on but&nbsp;there are still plenty of options available to borrowers...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-beat-the-credit-crunch/0002997/ Fri, 15, Feb 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-beat-the-credit-crunch_0002997.aspx Egg just the first to crack in credit card clampdown <![CDATA[The actions of internet bank Egg may only be the first blow to consumers...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/egg-just-the-first-to-crack-in-credit-card-clampdown/0003309/ Thu, 07, Feb 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/egg-just-the-first-to-crack-in-credit-card-clampdown_0003309.aspx Don't pay the price for late payments <![CDATA[Missing a monthly payment may seem like no big deal, but it can have a serious affect on your credit rating. Nearly 5.5million Brits missed payments last year&nbsp;- yet some simple steps can ensure you never put your credit rating at risk...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/dont-pay-the-price-for-late-payments/0003306/ Thu, 17, Jan 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/dont-pay-the-price-for-late-payments_0003306.aspx Overspent at Christmas? Now get the balance right <![CDATA[As we begin to feel the effects of our Christmas spending, moving to a 0% deal is important to get your finances on track... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/overspent-at-christmas-now-get-the-balance-right/0003055/ Fri, 04, Jan 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/overspent-at-christmas-now-get-the-balance-right_0003055.aspx Problems in store for using the wrong card <![CDATA[Splashing out using your store card can often turn sour when the statement arrives... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/problems-in-store-for-using-the-wrong-card/0003041/ Thu, 13, Dec 2007 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/problems-in-store-for-using-the-wrong-card_0003041.aspx Card splurge dangers <![CDATA[UK consumers have the potential to blow a staggering extra &pound;176.9 billion on their credit cards.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/card-splurge-dangers/0003059/ Tue, 11, Dec 2007 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/card-splurge-dangers_0003059.aspx Beat id fraud at christmas <![CDATA[ID fraud has once again leapt to the forefront of consumers' minds after the 'lost discs' fiasco by HM Revenue &amp; Customs.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/beat-id-fraud-at-christmas/0003033/ Fri, 07, Dec 2007 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/beat-id-fraud-at-christmas_0003033.aspx Protection for credit card users <![CDATA[A landmark legal judgement gives extra protection to shoppers who use their credit cards to make purchases from abroad either in person, by telephone or online. With Christmas approaching, this is excellent news for consumers...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/protection-for-credit-card-users/0002938/ Thu, 22, Nov 2007 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/protection-for-credit-card-users_0002938.aspx New credit card tops best buy tables <![CDATA[The credit card market continues to get more competitive - and now there is a new table-topping 0% balance transfer card at the head of the pack. This is arguably the best deal on the market - I'll show you where you can get it and who its right for... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/new-credit-card-tops-best-buy-tables/0003007/ Tue, 20, Nov 2007 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/new-credit-card-tops-best-buy-tables_0003007.aspx