http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/reviews.aspx Financial product reviews from moneysupermarket.com 15 en-us /newsandcommunity/img/news/ms-logo.gif http://www.moneysupermarket.com/ <![CDATA[If you are making a necessary major purchase any time soon and would benefit from spreading the cost, there's some good news in store. The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and its sister bank, NatWest have launched two brand new credit cards, both of which offer a market leading 18 months 0% on purchases - and that's not even where the perks end. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-now-you-can-get-zero-percent-for-eighteen-months-on-purchases/0014104/ Thu, 24, May 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-now-you-can-get-zero-percent-for-eighteen-months-on-purchases_0014104.aspx <![CDATA[If you are fed up with the service or offerings from your existing current account provider, telephone and internet bank First Direct is offering an eye-catching &pound;125 incentive to switch to its 1st account - a deal which is exclusive to MoneySupermarket.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-switch-to-first-direct-and-pocket-one-hundred-and-twenty-five-pounds/0014046/ Thu, 17, May 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-switch-to-first-direct-and-pocket-one-hundred-and-twenty-five-pounds_0014046.aspx <![CDATA[In these difficult times, many of us simply aren't in a position to clear our credit card debts quickly.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-could-a-low-rate-credit-card-be-better-than-a-zero-percent-deal/0014043/ Wed, 16, May 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-could-a-low-rate-credit-card-be-better-than-a-zero-percent-deal_0014043.aspx <![CDATA[Credit cards with perks such as cashback and rewards have traditionally been the preserve of those with excellent credit ratings. But things are changing. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-earn-nought-point-five-percent-cashback-despite-bad-credit/0013970/ Thu, 10, May 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-earn-nought-point-five-percent-cashback-despite-bad-credit_0013970.aspx <![CDATA[We're just over a month into the new tax year, and if you've yet to decide where to invest your 2012/13 allowance, the good news is there are plenty of competitive accounts to choose from.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-long-bonus-on-easy-access-isa/0013968/ Thu, 10, May 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-long-bonus-on-easy-access-isa_0013968.aspx <![CDATA[The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates at 0.50% again next Thursday, but there is some good news for savers as rates on one-year fixed term bonds continue to tick up.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-fix-your-savings-at-three-point-five-percent-for-a-year/0013953/ Thu, 03, May 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-fix-your-savings-at-three-point-five-percent-for-a-year_0013953.aspx <![CDATA[From the start of May, Barclaycard hiked up the interest-free term on its Platinum Balance Transfer card with Low Fee. Previously offering 16 months at a rate of 0% on all balances transferred to the card from a different provider, it will now offer 17 months. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-leading-low-cost-balance-transfer-card/0013948/ Wed, 02, May 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-leading-low-cost-balance-transfer-card_0013948.aspx <![CDATA[Amidst all the gloomy financial news this week, there were at least some glad tidings for anyone looking to take out a loan, after rates reached their lowest level for nearly five years.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/loan-rates-fall-to-a-near-five-year-low/0013936/ Thu, 26, Apr 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/loan-rates-fall-to-a-near-five-year-low_0013936.aspx <![CDATA[United National Bank's one-year fixed rate deposit account is now paying a new-and-improved return of 3.45% AER (Annual Equivalent Rate). But why is this news? ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-fix-your-savings-at-three-point-four-five-per-cent-for-one-year/0013932/ Wed, 25, Apr 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-fix-your-savings-at-three-point-four-five-per-cent-for-one-year_0013932.aspx <![CDATA[There's good news in store for credit card holders who have existing debt languishing on their plastic. MBNA is returning to the market from Monday, April 23 with its Balance Transfer credit card having pulled the deal temporarily in September last year. The card offers a rate of 0% for a generous 20 months on debt transferred from another card. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-mbna-makes-20-month-balance-transfer-comeback/0013838/ Thu, 19, Apr 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-mbna-makes-20-month-balance-transfer-comeback_0013838.aspx <![CDATA[Last month's rise in inflation shows that savers can't afford to take their eye off the ball.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-maximise-savings-returns-with-a-two-year-fixed-rate-isa/0013837/ Thu, 19, Apr 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-maximise-savings-returns-with-a-two-year-fixed-rate-isa_0013837.aspx <![CDATA[From the start of the new tax year on April 6, savers are permitted to stash a new and improved &pound;5,640 into a cash ISA, without paying a penny of tax on the interest they earn.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-santanders-three-point-five-percent-one-year-fixed-rate-ISA/0013825/ Wed, 11, Apr 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-santanders-three-point-five-percent-one-year-fixed-rate-ISA_0013825.aspx <![CDATA[Cashback deals on financial products are in vogue following the huge promotional push behind the Santander 123 current account earlier this year. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-barclaycard-offers-three-percent-cashback-for-small-businesses/0013809/ Wed, 04, Apr 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-barclaycard-offers-three-percent-cashback-for-small-businesses_0013809.aspx <![CDATA[The Post Office has announced that its new Premier Cash ISA will offer a tax-free variable interest rate of 3.01% AER and will be available from the start of the new tax year on April 6.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-the-post-offices-premier-cash-isa/0013808/ Wed, 04, Apr 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-the-post-offices-premier-cash-isa_0013808.aspx <![CDATA[Capital One is offering an exclusive credit card deal through MoneySupermarket, which gives customers looking to build up their credit score the kind of interest break typically reserved for those with best credit scores. We take a look at the small print to see if the card could work for you... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-exclusive-0-percent-on-purchases-with-capital-one/0013792/ Thu, 29, Mar 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-exclusive-0-percent-on-purchases-with-capital-one_0013792.aspx <![CDATA[Savers with a large lump sum to invest who have already used this year's ISA allowance may want to consider Cahoot's new one-year fixed rate bond paying a generous 3.65%.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-one-year-bond-paying-three-point-six-five-percent/0013789/ Wed, 28, Mar 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-one-year-bond-paying-three-point-six-five-percent_0013789.aspx <![CDATA[The end of the tax year is almost upon us and, in a last gasp attempt to get us to invest, interest rates on cash ISAs are getting more competitive.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-cheshires-improved-easy-access-isa-now-paying-three-point-five-percent/0013749/ Thu, 22, Mar 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-cheshires-improved-easy-access-isa-now-paying-three-point-five-percent_0013749.aspx <![CDATA[Halifax is leading the charge on fixed rate cash ISAs, with a clutch of deals over one to five years. The savings provider is paying a hefty 4.50% AER over the five-year term via its ISA Saver Fixed, which puts the deal as current market-leader over this timeframe. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-halifax-five-year-fixed-rate-ISA-at-4-point-5-percent/0013659/ Thu, 15, Mar 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-halifax-five-year-fixed-rate-ISA-at-4-point-5-percent_0013659.aspx <![CDATA[Derbyshire Building Society, which is part of Nationwide, has created a ripple through the personal loan market by launching a joint market leading deal with a representative APR of 6%. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/derbyshire-building-societys-6-percent-personal-loan-exclusive/0013657/ Wed, 14, Mar 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/derbyshire-building-societys-6-percent-personal-loan-exclusive_0013657.aspx <![CDATA[Competition between ISA providers is hotting up as we approach the end of the tax year on April 5, so if you haven't yet used your allowance, now if the perfect time to grab a great rate.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-18-month-fixed-rate-isa/0013637/ Wed, 07, Mar 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-18-month-fixed-rate-isa_0013637.aspx <![CDATA[Santander has unveiled a new current account that pays cashback on basic household spend - as well as up to 3% interest on credit balances. But is the new '123' current account all it's cracked up to be? We take a look at the small print to find out.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-santanders-123-current-account/0013631/ Fri, 02, Mar 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-santanders-123-current-account_0013631.aspx <![CDATA[If you are looking for a catch-free competitive ISA in the lead-up to the new tax year, take a look at Virgin Money's Easy Access Cash E-ISA, which is provided by Northern Rock. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-plan-next-years-ISA-now/0013603/ Thu, 23, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-plan-next-years-ISA-now_0013603.aspx <![CDATA[A new balance transfer card from Capital One, which launched on Friday 17 February, is giving borrowers with 'average' credit scores a rare chance to pay 0% on balance transfers. We take a closer look at the deal.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-0-percent-balance-transfer-card-for-average-credit-scores/0013585/ Mon, 20, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-0-percent-balance-transfer-card-for-average-credit-scores_0013585.aspx <![CDATA[Interest rates were held at 0.5% again this week, and with no sign of things changing any time soon, longer term fixed rate mortgages are looking increasingly appealing.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-leading-fee-free-five-year-fixed-rate-mortgage/0013537/ Thu, 09, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-leading-fee-free-five-year-fixed-rate-mortgage_0013537.aspx <![CDATA[The easy access savings account market is dominated by accounts which offer a bonus, usually only for the first year. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-allied-irish-banks-easy-access-reward-account/0013535/ Wed, 08, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-allied-irish-banks-easy-access-reward-account_0013535.aspx <![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 <![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 <![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 <![CDATA[The Bank of England base rate could stay at 0.50% until 2016 which is the last thing savers want to hear as it has already been at this historically low level since March 2009.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-west-brom-direct-bonus-account-three/0013279/ Wed, 18, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-west-brom-direct-bonus-account-three_0013279.aspx <![CDATA[With the dust settled on Virgin's acquisition of Northern Rock, the newest-formed bank on the high street, Virgin Money, is offering an easy access savings account paying 2.85%.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-virgins-new-easy-access-account-paying-two-point-eight-five-per-cent/0013188/ Wed, 11, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-virgins-new-easy-access-account-paying-two-point-eight-five-per-cent_0013188.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[Borrowers received some New Year cheer this week after loan rates dropped to as low as 6.0%.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/loan-rates-fall-to-six-per-cent/0012862/ Thu, 05, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/loan-rates-fall-to-six-per-cent_0012862.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[Most of us are used to our banks paying paltry rates of interest on any money held in our current accounts, but HSBC has bucked this trend by offering a massive 6% to people switching their accounts.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-current-account-paying-6-percent-in-credit-interest/0012659/ Thu, 22, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-current-account-paying-6-percent-in-credit-interest_0012659.aspx <![CDATA[The<strong> AA </strong>has thrown down the gauntlet to its savings account rivals with the launch of a new easy-access account paying a headline interest rate of 3.20% on &pound;1 or more.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-aa-launches-leading-savings-account/0012630/ Wed, 14, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-aa-launches-leading-savings-account_0012630.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[In these difficult times, Chelsea Building Society's new 2.89% fixed rate mortgage can provide homeowners with peace of mind that their payments won't change for three more festive seasons to come.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-two-point-eight-nine-per-cent-three-year-fixed-rate-mortgage/0012611/ Wed, 07, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-two-point-eight-nine-per-cent-three-year-fixed-rate-mortgage_0012611.aspx <![CDATA[The loan war continues to rage, with peer-to-peer lender Zopa introducing a new market-leading deal for those looking to borrow &pound;7,500 over three years.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-loan/12608/ Tue, 06, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-loan_12608.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[High inflation and low interest rates have given savers little reason to celebrate recently, but <strong>Northern Rock </strong>provided some good news this week with the introduction of a new market-leading easy access account.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-three-point-one-six-per-cent-easy-access-account/0012556/ Wed, 30, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-three-point-one-six-per-cent-easy-access-account_0012556.aspx <![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 <![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 <![CDATA[Savers can earn up to 3.10% tax free and get instant access to their money following the launch of the latest issue of Nationwide's Online ISA.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-isa-rate/0012430/ Thu, 17, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-isa-rate_0012430.aspx <![CDATA[Savers who tie up their cash in fixed rate bonds will be used to receiving their interest when their accounts mature, but Santander has shaken things up with the launch of a bond which pays interest upfront.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-bond-that-pays-interest-upfront/0012409/ Wed, 09, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-bond-that-pays-interest-upfront_0012409.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[The loan war took off again on Friday after Sainsbury's slashed its loan rate to just 6.1% - the lowest rate we've seen since 2007. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-lowest-loan-rates-for-four-years/0012378/ Fri, 28, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-lowest-loan-rates-for-four-years_0012378.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[Banks and building societies are bending over backwards to tempt customers to switch their current accounts, with the <strong>Co-operative Bank </strong>the latest to offer a cash incentive.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-switch-current-account-and-get-two-hundred-pounds/0012360/ Wed, 19, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-switch-current-account-and-get-two-hundred-pounds_0012360.aspx <![CDATA[The Bank of England base rate may have been held at 0.5% for the 25th consecutive month this week, but there was some good news for savers this week following the launch of a new market-leading individual savings account (ISA).]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-cash-ISA-paying-three-point-zero-seven-per-cent/0012339/ Thu, 06, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-cash-ISA-paying-three-point-zero-seven-per-cent_0012339.aspx <![CDATA[The loan war continues to rage, with HSBC announcing that it is slashing the representative APR on personal loans of between &pound;7,000 and &pound;15,000 from 6.9% to 6.4%.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-hsbc-personal-loans/0012335/ Thu, 06, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-hsbc-personal-loans_0012335.aspx <![CDATA[Smart phone sales continue to surge and, with the launch of the iPhone 5 just around the corner, Three this week threw down the gauntlet to other networks by offering 'all you can eat' data to all its customers for an extra &pound;3 a month.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-three-extends-all-you-can-eat-data-offer/0012318/ Thu, 29, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-three-extends-all-you-can-eat-data-offer_0012318.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[The idea of switching current accounts can seem like a lot of unnecessary hassle, but banks are offering increasingly tempting incentives to persuade us to move.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-three-hundred-pounds-for-switching-current-account/0012279/ Thu, 15, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-three-hundred-pounds-for-switching-current-account_0012279.aspx <![CDATA[Competition is rife in the broadband market with providers not only claiming to offer the fastest speeds but also offering low cost deals.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-orange-broadband-exclusive/0012278/ Thu, 15, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-orange-broadband-exclusive_0012278.aspx <![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 <![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 <![CDATA[Recent days have seen a flurry of activity in the easy access account market, and rates are now more competitive than they have been for months.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-easy-access-account/0012256/ Thu, 08, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-easy-access-account_0012256.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[Interest rates could stay put at 0.5% until as late as 2013, according to latest forecasts, meaning that a tracker mortgage - which moves in line with interest rates - may be well worth considering. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-five-year-mortgage-from-chelsea/0012150/ Wed, 24, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-five-year-mortgage-from-chelsea_0012150.aspx <![CDATA[Just when it seemed loans couldn't get any cheaper, they have.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-m-and-s-launches-six-point-four-percent-loan/0012149/ Wed, 24, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-m-and-s-launches-six-point-four-percent-loan_0012149.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[With many economists now forecasting that the Bank of England base rate could remain static until 2013, seeking out the very best returns on your savings has never been more important. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-leading-two-year-fixed-rate-bond/0012104/ Fri, 12, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-leading-two-year-fixed-rate-bond_0012104.aspx <![CDATA[Banks are bending over backwards to encourage us to switch current accounts, with Santander offering a &pound;25 Amazon voucher AND &pound;100 if you use their switching service.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-exclusive-current-account-offer/0012103/ Thu, 11, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-exclusive-current-account-offer_0012103.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[Interest rates remained&nbsp;unchanged at 0.50% again on Thursday, but there was still&nbsp;some good news for savers last week following the launch of a new&nbsp;market-leading&nbsp;online cash ISA from Northern Rock.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-cash-isa-for-transfers/0012069/ Thu, 04, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-cash-isa-for-transfers_0012069.aspx <![CDATA[Interest rates may be forecast to remain low for a while yet, but you can bet your bottom dollar they will go up during the next five years.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-fee-free-3-point-69-per-cent-five-year-fixed-rate-mortgage/0012015/ Wed, 27, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-fee-free-3-point-69-per-cent-five-year-fixed-rate-mortgage_0012015.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[Your current account is the financial product you probably use most frequently yet most people have never switched bank and as a result aren't getting the best deal.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-earn-125-for-switching-current-account/0011857/ Wed, 20, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-earn-125-for-switching-current-account_0011857.aspx <![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 <![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 <![CDATA[The past few days have brought some welcome respite for hard-pressed savers, with a number of providers including the Post Office and Santander launching new deals with competitive rates.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-leading-two-year-savings-rate/0011813/ Wed, 06, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-leading-two-year-savings-rate_0011813.aspx <![CDATA[Competition in the loans market continues to be rife with rates the lowest they have been for more than three years.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-nationwide-offers-cheapest-loan/0011785/ Thu, 30, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-nationwide-offers-cheapest-loan_0011785.aspx <![CDATA[Inflation is making many people's lives miserable at the moment, particularly those of savers who are also having to cope with low interest rates.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-beat-inflation-with-an-index-linked-bond/0011783/ Thu, 30, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-beat-inflation-with-an-index-linked-bond_0011783.aspx <![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 <![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 <![CDATA[Yorkshire Building Society has launched a new market-leading two year fixed rate mortgage, but is it the deal for you? Read on to find out more...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-best-two-year-fixed-mortgage/0011657/ Thu, 02, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-best-two-year-fixed-mortgage_0011657.aspx <![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 <![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 <![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 <![CDATA[After a brief lull in the loan war recently, Sainsbury's Finance&nbsp;recently upped the ante by slashing its personal loan rate to just 6.7% APR if you are borrowing between &pound;7,500 and &pound;15,000.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-loan-at-6-point-7-pre-cent/0011494/ Thu, 05, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-loan-at-6-point-7-pre-cent_0011494.aspx <![CDATA[Savers have had a tough time over the past couple of years, although they may only have to wait a few more months before interest rates increase.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-santander-tracker-bond/0011405/ Tue, 26, Apr 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-santander-tracker-bond_0011405.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[The Bank of England base rate may have been held at 0.5% again this week, but savers have the opportunity to earn nearly nine times more interest than this with Halifax's four -year fixed rate ISA.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-fixed-rate-isa-paying-4-dot-40-per-cent/0011306/ Thu, 07, Apr 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-fixed-rate-isa-paying-4-dot-40-per-cent_0011306.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[While the fuel duty reduction announced in the Budget may have brought some relief to young drivers, for many the cost of motoring remains unaffordable due to steep insurance premiums.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-car-insurance-for-young-drivers/0011177/ Thu, 24, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-car-insurance-for-young-drivers_0011177.aspx <![CDATA[There's growing speculation that the Bank of England will hike the base rate soon in order to curb soaring inflation, leaving millions of homeowners on variable rate mortgages facing steeper costs.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-best-five-year-fixed-rate-mortgage/0011162/ Wed, 23, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-best-five-year-fixed-rate-mortgage_0011162.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[Savers may not have had much to celebrate after the base rate was held at 0.5% again on Thursday, but the good news is that this hasn't stopped savings providers from launching some impressive new accounts.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-easy-access-account/0011070/ Thu, 10, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-easy-access-account_0011070.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[Banks and building societies are bending over backwards to entice savers who have&nbsp;yet to make use of this year's ISA allowance with interest rates eight times higher than the current 0.5% Bank of England base rate.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-fixed-rate-isa-paying-four-percent/0011046/ Thu, 03, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-fixed-rate-isa-paying-four-percent_0011046.aspx <![CDATA[Tensions have been simmering in the cash ISA market for the last few weeks but the war has finally broken out as banks and building societies battle for our savings in the run up to the end of the tax year.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-the-best-new-isa-deals/0011003/ Fri, 25, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-the-best-new-isa-deals_0011003.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[With savers being hammered by rising inflation, every little helps when it comes to the interest you earn on your savings so Nationwide Building Society's decision to increase the rate on its MySave Online Plus account is welcome news.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-easy-access-rate/0010965/ Thu, 17, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-easy-access-rate_0010965.aspx <![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 <![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 <![CDATA[With inflation still uncomfortably high, savers need to ensure they are earning as much interest as possible.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-earn-3-point-20-percent-on-your-savings-for-12-months/0010830/ Thu, 27, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-earn-3-point-20-percent-on-your-savings-for-12-months_0010830.aspx <![CDATA[With many of us having to dip into our overdrafts each month to make ends meet, an account which doesn't penalise you for going into the red is an appealing prospect.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-santanders-zero-current-account/0010804/ Thu, 20, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-santanders-zero-current-account_0010804.aspx <![CDATA[With interest rates still at a record low of 0.50% there's little for savers to celebrate this New Year, but the launch of a new market-leading notice account should provide some cheer.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-notice-account/0010786/ Fri, 14, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-notice-account_0010786.aspx <![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 <![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 <![CDATA[There's been a flurry of activity in the loans market, as lenders compete to attract borrowers, and now there's a market-leading rate of just 7.3%.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-loan/0010743/ Thu, 30, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-new-market-leading-loan_0010743.aspx <![CDATA[Many people resolve to sort out their finances in the New Year, especially after the expense of Christmas, and that can often mean consolidating debts with a market-leading loan.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-a-new-personal-loan-rate-of-seven-point-six-percent/0010741/ Wed, 29, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-a-new-personal-loan-rate-of-seven-point-six-percent_0010741.aspx <![CDATA[There is no time like the start of a new year to get into the savings habit - and when you do, you'll want the best returns on your cash.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-the-best-fixed-rate-bond/0010738/ Wed, 29, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-the-best-fixed-rate-bond_0010738.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[The iPad proved a runaway success when it was launched in the UK at the end of May this year, but with even the basic model costing at least &pound;429, it remained unaffordable for many - until now.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/focus-on-orange-offers-the-ipad-for-less-than-200-pounds/0010537/ Thu, 02, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/focus-on-orange-offers-the-ipad-for-less-than-200-pounds_0010537.aspx <![CDATA[Freezing temperatures have arrived throughout much of the UK, prompting millions of us to crank up the heating.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/protect-yourself-from-further-price-hikes/0010466/ Thu, 25, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/protect-yourself-from-further-price-hikes_0010466.aspx <![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 <![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 <![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 <![CDATA[If you're looking for a new savings account then Nationwide Building Society's MySave Online Plus account could be ideal.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-nationwide-building-societys-mysave-online-plus-account/0010367/ Tue, 02, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-nationwide-building-societys-mysave-online-plus-account_0010367.aspx <![CDATA[There's been little for savers to celebrate for months now, with the Bank of England base rate still at a record low of 0.5%, but the good news is that rates on easy access accounts continue to pick up.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-new-market-leading-2-9-easy-access-account/0010318/ Thu, 21, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-new-market-leading-2-9-easy-access-account_0010318.aspx <![CDATA[The mortgage market continues to be&nbsp;sluggish, as homeowners and buyers brace themselves for the spending cuts due to be announced on October 20.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-new-market-leading-three-year-fixed-rate-mortgage/0010280/ Thu, 14, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-new-market-leading-three-year-fixed-rate-mortgage_0010280.aspx <![CDATA[Banks and building societies frequently offer free valuations or legal fees to tempt borrowers to sign up to their mortgages, but now lenders are coming up with increasingly innovative ways to attract customers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-get-five-hundred-off-energy-bills-with-a-halifax-mortgage/0010260/ Thu, 07, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-get-five-hundred-off-energy-bills-with-a-halifax-mortgage_0010260.aspx <![CDATA[Interest rates on easy access accounts have remained stagnant for some time now, with the average rate of the top 5 accounts fluctuating between 2.75% and 2.76% since August this year.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-new-market-leading-savings-account/0010230/ Thu, 30, Sep 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-new-market-leading-savings-account_0010230.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[With inflation high, savers are turning to fixed rate bonds to boost their returns. But is one of the top three-year deals right for you?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-earn-four-percent-on-your-savings-for-three-years/0010173/ Thu, 16, Sep 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-earn-four-percent-on-your-savings-for-three-years_0010173.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[There's seldom been a better time to review your mobile phone tariff, following the launch of several cheap new deals.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-new-unlimited-mobile-tariff/0010076/ Mon, 06, Sep 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-new-unlimited-mobile-tariff_0010076.aspx <![CDATA[Competition is returning to the loans market, with providers increasingly offering some really tempting low rates. But is the newest low-rate loan right for you?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-new-market-leading-personal-loan/0010069/ Thu, 02, Sep 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-new-market-leading-personal-loan_0010069.aspx <![CDATA[The average easy access savings account held in the UK pays a pitiful 0.68% interest and far too many of us are letting our savings languish in rubbish accounts.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-great-new-easy-access-savings-rate/0009870/ Fri, 30, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-great-new-easy-access-savings-rate_0009870.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[It's been a tough few months for savers...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-new-three-year-market-leading-fixed-savings-account/0009802/ Fri, 16, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-new-three-year-market-leading-fixed-savings-account_0009802.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[Fixed rate mortgages are proving popular at the moment as borrowers seek to take advantage of the low interest rate environment and lock into a competitive rate before they start rising again.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-leading-3-year-fixed-rate-mortgage/0009704/ Fri, 02, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-leading-3-year-fixed-rate-mortgage_0009704.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[As savers scrabble to find accounts paying a real return on their money, we take a closer look at a five-year fixed rate bond that's paying 5.00%.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-icici-bank-hisave-five-year-fixed-rate-account/0009554/ Wed, 16, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-icici-bank-hisave-five-year-fixed-rate-account_0009554.aspx <![CDATA[For many people, the decision of whether to fix their mortgage or take a bit of a gamble and go for a variable rate is a tough one to make.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-the-co-operative-bank-five-yr-fixed-rate-mortgage/0009532/ Thu, 10, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-the-co-operative-bank-five-yr-fixed-rate-mortgage_0009532.aspx <![CDATA[We're getting better at shopping around for things like car insurance and credit cards but most people have never switched their current account. But there are some great deals available so it's well worth doing.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-halifax-reward-account/0009439/ Fri, 04, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-halifax-reward-account_0009439.aspx <![CDATA[With many people only now realising the impact last year's interest rate falls have had on their savings returns, ING's savings account, which guarantees to pay 2.75% for the next 12 months, is proving a hit.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-ing-direct-savings-account/0009414/ Thu, 27, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-ing-direct-savings-account_0009414.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[Are you a first-time buyer looking for a mortgage or an existing homeowner who's struggling to move or remortgage because you don't have much equity in your property? If you are, the good news is that the outlook is improving.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-post-office-2-year-fixed-rate-mortgage/0009216/ Fri, 14, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-post-office-2-year-fixed-rate-mortgage_0009216.aspx <![CDATA[Where can you get the best return on your savings?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-halifax-web-saver-extra/0009184/ Fri, 07, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-halifax-web-saver-extra_0009184.aspx <![CDATA[A price war, albeit a small one, has broken out in the personal loan market. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-alliance-leicester-personal-loan/0009136/ Fri, 30, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-alliance-leicester-personal-loan_0009136.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[The debate rages on in the smartphone world as to which is better: iPhone or BlackBerry?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/iphone-vs-blackBerry-which-one-to-choose/0009056/ Thu, 15, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/iphone-vs-blackBerry-which-one-to-choose_0009056.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[First-time buyers received a boost in last month's Budget when the Chancellor announced they would be exempt from stamp duty on properties worth&nbsp;up to &pound;250,000 for the next two years.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-hsbc-two-year-fixed-rate-mortgage/0008977/ Tue, 06, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-hsbc-two-year-fixed-rate-mortgage_0008977.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[Latest figures from the Council of Mortgage lenders revealed that mortgage lending rose 6% in February. Although it is still low when compared to the historic average, there are signs that consumer confidence is picking up and mortgage availability is improving. In turn, this seems to be helping to boost activity.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-hsbc-two-year-discount-mortgage/0008878/ Thu, 18, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-hsbc-two-year-discount-mortgage_0008878.aspx <![CDATA[Activity in the personal loan market remains subdued, with many people struggling to find a good rate. However, there are a couple of lenders competing in this arena, one of them being Sainsbury's Finance.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-sainsburys-personal-loan/0008798/ Thu, 11, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-sainsburys-personal-loan_0008798.aspx <![CDATA[The countdown is well and truly on if you want to use your ISA allowance this year, as the tax year ends on 5 April. Halifax has launched a new cash ISA to try and capitalise on the last-minute dash as savers rush to shelter money from the taxman.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-halifax-direct-reward-isa/0008785/ Tue, 09, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-halifax-direct-reward-isa_0008785.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[The ISA season has started in earnest, as major player Santander launches its new market-leading account onto the market.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-santander-flexible-isa/0008707/ Fri, 26, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-santander-flexible-isa_0008707.aspx <![CDATA[Most people have never switched their current account but with inflation on the up and base rate still at an all-time low could the prospect of earning 6.0% with Alliance &amp; Leicester's Premier Direct current account be enough to get you to change bank?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/alliance-and-leicester-premier-direct-account/0008595/ Fri, 19, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/alliance-and-leicester-premier-direct-account_0008595.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[Whilst we are gripped by the coldest winter in 30 years, the news that our winter energy bills will be 20% higher than last year doesn't exactly warm our hearts.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-british-gas-websaver-six/0008390/ Fri, 05, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-british-gas-websaver-six_0008390.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[Personal loans are still a popular choice for those looking to consolidate debts or make an all important purchase.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-nationwide-building-society-personal-loan/0008193/ Thu, 21, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-nationwide-building-society-personal-loan_0008193.aspx <![CDATA[Fixed rate bonds are a popular choice with savers at the moment. While they are less flexible than easy access accounts, they are paying higher rates of interest. And with the Bank of England base rate at a record low of 0.5%, maximising returns is more important than ever.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-santander-two-year-fixed-rate-bond/0008121/ Fri, 15, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-santander-two-year-fixed-rate-bond_0008121.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[If you've overindulged on the Christmas shopping already, you may be thinking about&nbsp;how you are going to pay off your festive spending once the New Year kicks in.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-sainsburys-finance-loan/0007736/ Fri, 11, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-sainsburys-finance-loan_0007736.aspx <![CDATA[Offset mortgages have never really taken off here in the UK. This is partly down to the fact that many people don't fully understand how they work and what the benefits can be, but price will also be a factor.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-first-direct-lifetime-tracker/0007635/ Fri, 04, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-first-direct-lifetime-tracker_0007635.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[Another stage in the ongoing battle between the banks and the Office of Fair Trading over the fairness of overdraft charges will end on Wednesday. The Supreme Court will announce its decision on whether fairness rules apply to unauthorised borrowing charges. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-santander-zero-current-account/0007492/ Fri, 20, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-santander-zero-current-account_0007492.aspx <![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 <![CDATA[Want to take advantage of the lowest loan rate available in the UK?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/blackhorse-personal-finance-secured-loan/0007213/ Fri, 06, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/blackhorse-personal-finance-secured-loan_0007213.aspx <![CDATA[Looking to earn a great rate on your savings and do your bit for charity? Coventry Building Society's new Poppy Bond 2 could be the answer.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/coventry-building-society-poppy-bond-two/00070907/ Fri, 30, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/coventry-building-society-poppy-bond-two_00070907.aspx <![CDATA[The majority of people have never switched their current account - in fact we're more likely to get divorced than change bank. A number of providers are seeking to alter our behaviour and get us into the switching habit by offering incentives to new current account customers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-alliance-and-leicester-premier-account/0006961/ Fri, 23, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-alliance-and-leicester-premier-account_0006961.aspx <![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