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  • Credit card debt 'on the rise'
    New research has shown credit card debt is increasing. A new study has shown Britons are an increasing amount of debt.Figures from Unbiased.co.uk show that although the total owed on personal loans has stayed constant over ...
    Mon 22nd Feb, 2010
  • Switch to 0% credit cards, borrowers advised
    Borrowers should seek out 0% credit cards, one writer has suggested. Consumers looking to compare credit offers should look into getting plastic that comes with 0% balance on interest for large purchases.This is the advice ...
    Mon 22nd Feb, 2010
  • Credit card holders urged to plan Easter holiday finance with caution
    Credit card consumers should keep these cards in their pockets while abroad, according to one foreign exchange company. Credit card holders are being warned about using their plastic whilst abroad over Easter. The warning has ...
    Fri 19th Feb, 2010
  • Credit card rates 'highest in 12 years'
    According to research carried out by the financial information service - Moneyfacts, Interest rates on credit cards are at their highest level for 12 years. Moneyfacts said that on average, credit card rates have steadily ...
    Thu 18th Feb, 2010
  • Virgin Credit Card praised
    The Virgin Credit Card's 0% balance transfer deal has been praised by one writer. The Virgin Credit Card has been highlighted for its lengthy 0% balance offer.Noting the credit card comes with a 16-month balance transfer ...
    Thu 18th Feb, 2010
  • Business growth to be hampered by tax rise
    Unfair business taxation could limit the UK's future economic growth. Those with business accounts might want to take note of an expert's comments regarding the prospect of high taxation for UK enterprises.Michael Baxter, ...
    Thu 18th Feb, 2010
  • Reap the benefits with reward credit cards
    A rewards credit card could prove an effective choice for those people who regularly use plastic to finance purchases, it has been suggested. For those who regularly use credit cards to fund their expenditure, taking out a ...
    Mon 15th Feb, 2010
  • Travellers 'can do without foreign exchange fees on credit cards'
    Credit cardholders were hit with fees totalling more than £120 just for using their product while abroad. Britons incur millions of pounds in charges when using their credit card overseas, it has been reported.Figures ...
    Mon 15th Feb, 2010
  • Get it right when selecting a credit card, consumers advised
    Considering the various benefits of different UK accounts should be a priority for individuals, judging by one expert's comments. In order to select the right credit card, consumers might want to think through their options ...
    Mon 8th Feb, 2010 (3 Comments)
  • People 'need to seek debt advice'
    Indebted Britons need more money management assistance, it has been claimed. Those struggling to keep on top of their debts are being urged to seek help.A report issued by the National Audit Office (NAO) revealed that while ...
    Fri 5th Feb, 2010
  • Nationwide reveal consumer confidence fall
    Britons continue to take a cautious approach towards their finances, it has been suggested. Consumers' financial confidence has taken a tumble, new research shows.Figures released by Nationwide show that 32 per cent of people ...
    Wed 3rd Feb, 2010
  • Reward credit cards 'an effective choice'
    Sainsbury's Finance Mastercard reward card is a "fabulous piece of plastic", it has been suggested. Those on the search for a credit card may want to consider what a reward-based product can offer them, if one ...
    Tue 2nd Feb, 2010
  • Demand for Credit 'on the up'
    The amount of new borrowing on credit driven products has outstripped repayment levels by UK consumers for the first time since June last year. Unsecured consumer credit rose £52m in December, predominantly driven by credit ...
    Mon 1st Feb, 2010
  • Balance transfers 'can be of assistance'
    A balance transfer credit card could help consumers get to grips with their finances more effectively, it has been suggested. Making use of the right financial products could help Britons get to grips with debt, one writer ...
    Mon 1st Feb, 2010 (1 Comment)
  • All in one credit cards 'rising in popularity'
    Consumers are being advised to seek out credit cards that offer both balance transfer and interest-free purchasing facilities. The availability of 'all in one' credit cards is increasing, it has been noted.Szu Ping Chan of ...
    Mon 1st Feb, 2010