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  • Credit cards 'come into play for Christmas Eve shopping rush'
    More than £240 million is to be put on credit cards as people do their last-minute Christmas shopping. Credit cards are set to fuel a significant proportion of Britons' last-minute Christmas shopping, new research ...
    Thu 24th Dec, 2009
  • Borrowing tips to meet the cost of Christmas
    A 0% purchases credit card could offer ideal assistance to those looking to borrow in the build-up to Christmas. Britons searching for a helping hand when it comes to money this Christmas may want to consider 0% credit card ...
    Mon 21st Dec, 2009
  • AXA reveals Christmas spending stats
    Hundreds of pounds will be spent on filling stockings, it has been revealed. Parents are set to splash out significant sums of money on filling their children's Christmas stockings with gifts, new research shows.Figures from ...
    Fri 18th Dec, 2009
  • Older people 'comfortable with credit cards'
    The majority of those over the age of 50 are at ease with using debit and credit cards, according to one expert. Whether it is 0% balance transfer credit cards or some other form of credit card, older people are comfortable ...
    Fri 18th Dec, 2009
  • Consumers 'do not feel festive crunch on Christmas shopping'
    Christmas shopping has not been massively affected by the downturn, according to one expert. People's propensity to splash the cash on Christmas presents does not seem to be affected too much by the financial crisis, it has ...
    Thu 17th Dec, 2009
  • Care advised when attempting to switch credit cards
    People after a new credit card deal in the run-up to Christmas may wish to exercise some caution when doing so. Those consumers looking to take out a new credit card should compare accounts with caution.So advises Neil ...
    Thu 17th Dec, 2009
  • Zero credit card 'leading the way'
    Santander's Zero credit card has landed a prestigious prize, it has been revealed. Britons looking to compare accounts in their hunt for a new credit card may be interested in news of an award win for Santander.At the fourth ...
    Thu 17th Dec, 2009
  • Brits 'to seek out debt advice this Christmas'
    An increasing number of people could find this Christmas a challenging one in terms of money management, it has been suggested. Britons could well discover that keeping on top of mortgages, credit cards and other financial ...
    Wed 16th Dec, 2009
  • Consumers 'urged to avoid Christmas debt hangover'
    Britons are advised to get a grip on their finances as the build-up to Christmas gathers pace. With Christmas Day less than a fortnight away, consumers have been reminded of the need to get their finances in shape for the ...
    Tue 15th Dec, 2009
  • Record December debit card spend predicted
    A record number of debit card transactions will take place this month, it has been predicted. In spite of the ongoing economic downturn, Britons are on track to spend billions of pounds from their bank accounts through the ...
    Mon 14th Dec, 2009
  • Consumers 'need to avoid fraudster traps'
    With debit and credit card use increasing in the build-up to the festive period, one building society has urged consumers to protect their finances from fraudsters. It is crucial credit card consumers ensure their financial ...
    Fri 11th Dec, 2009
  • Could business banking confidence be on the rise?
    An increase in positivity has been noted among London-based businesses. London businesses are taking a more positive approach, new research indicatesAs figures released by the Confederation of British Industry and KPMG reveal ...
    Thu 10th Dec, 2009
  • Barclaycard reach contactless credit card milestone
    A landmark of five million contactless credit cards in circulation has been reached by Barclaycard. Over five million credit cards enabled with contactless technology have now been issued by Barclaycard and Barclays, with ...
    Thu 10th Dec, 2009
  • FLA offers credit card use guidance
    Britons planning on borrowing to fund the cost of Christmas should "take stock" of their finances in the new year. Consumers are advised to keep their credit card spending in check as Christmas approaches.With ...
    Tue 8th Dec, 2009
  • Consumers 'should not be haunted by Christmas debt'
    Borrowers are being urged to draw up a budget in the build-up to the festive period. As people are increasingly looking to use credit cards to fund their Christmas purchases, care should be taken that they do not overstretch ...
    Tue 8th Dec, 2009
  • New American Express credit card 'has high street benefits'
    A new credit card released this week by American Express can provide vouchers to spend on the high street. A new American Express credit card comes with a benefit that could be very useful for those who like to shop.Named the ...
    Wed 2nd Dec, 2009
  • Debit and credit card use 'goes up'
    There has been an increase in the use of debit and credit cards, third-quarter statistics reveal. More people may have been spending on their credit card's balance during the last quarter if new figures are anything to go by. ...
    Tue 1st Dec, 2009
  • Co-operative Bank advises credit card consideration
    Consumers have been advised to check their financial health before splashing out this Christmas. The Co-operative Bank has advised people to consider their credit card balances as the festive season approaches. According to ...
    Tue 1st Dec, 2009