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City-dwellers are most worried about money, survey shows
People living in urban areas are less satisfied with their overall financial position, are more likely to use high-cost loans and, on average, have more unsecured debt, an authoritative new study has shown. [...]
Debit cards overtake cash payments in the UK
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May 22, 2018UK economy will bounce back in 2018 says Bank of England
The UK economy will improve in 2018 after a very weak start to the year, according to Bank of England governor Mark Carney. If the economy improves as he expects, the Bank of England base rate will likely [...]
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May 18, 2018MBNA’s Virgin Atlantic credit card is shutting down
MBNA has started closing down its Virgin Atlantic White and Black credit cards. This affects both the Visa and Amex versions of those cards. After your card is closed down, you will probably be transitioned [...]
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May 17, 2018Cryptocurrency explained: Bad for everyday purchases, okay for speculative investments
It’s an intriguing prospect, using cryptocurrency to buy everyday items, such as your daily latte or a takeaway pizza, and doing away with the need for cash or traditional banking services. However, [...]
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May 17, 2018Millennials want to manage all their finances in-app or online
Millennials rarely visit their bank, use credit cards sparingly, and prefer to sort out their finances online, according to a new survey. More than half would like to have all their bills, accounts, investments [...]
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May 16, 2018What is the best way to pay for things on holiday?
When you’re planning a holiday, travel and accommodation costs are mostly straightforward – but working out how much you will spend on purchases and making cash withdrawals while you’re there is [...]
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May 16, 2018GDPR explained: How new data rules affect you and your finances
Tough new data protection rules – called GDPR – will come into force on May 25 across Europe, including here in the UK. These new regulations will dramatically change how companies collect, store and [...]
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May 14, 2018How to pay off credit card debt
Credit card debt can mount quickly. Follow this strategy to pay it off.
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May 14, 2018How Brexit will affect your finances
In less than a year from now – on March 29, 2019 to be precise – the UK is scheduled to leave the European Union. Although much of the political debate has been over the rights of citizens to move [...]
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May 09, 2018£99 petrol pump deposit starts rolling out
Some petrol pumps in the UK have started requiring a £99 deposit before you can fill up your vehicle and pay at the pump with a credit card or debit card. In some cases, if your card issuer doesn’t [...]
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May 03, 2018How do credit cards work?
Credit cards are one of the most successful financial products of all time, and it’s easy to understand why: they’re a convenient tool for making secure payments, they offer you enhanced consumer protection [...]