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  • Latest online fraud craze targets students and foreign tourists
    The latest online fraud craze has hit students and foreign tourists while they are at their most vulnerable. A new type of internet fraud has been reported on a large scale, as criminals have come up with a new method for to ...
    Tue 29th Sep, 2009 (1 Comment)
  • Credit cards 'good to use on holiday'
    Using a credit card on holiday has its benefits, according to one writer. A credit card can be an effective way for holidaymakers to fund purchases, it has been suggested.Writing in a Moneywise article, Tanya Powley stated ...
    Wed 23rd Sep, 2009 (2 Comments)
  • Online accounts 'should only be accessed from home'
    Consumers have been warned to take caution when accessing bank accounts online. Those looking to access online savings accounts or any form of UK account via the internet should do so cautiously, one writer suggests.Cliff ...
    Wed 23rd Sep, 2009 (1 Comment)
  • Credit card users 'need to take care'
    Britons are being strongly urged against sharing their credit card details. Keeping credit cards secure needs to be of the utmost importance, it has been suggested.Writing in a lovemoney.com article, Rachel Robson points out ...
    Tue 22nd Sep, 2009 (1 Comment)
  • Late payment charges 'to rise due to postal strike'
    Credit card consumers are being urged to consider setting up a direct debit to ensure they avoid late payment charges. The ongoing postal strike could see an increase in late payment charges on credit card bills, it has been ...
    Tue 22nd Sep, 2009 (1 Comment)
  • Contactless cards 'effective way to donate'
    Contactless credit and debit card technology can not only be an effective way for people to make retail purchases, it can also help them to donate to charity, it has been suggested. Barclaycard has revealed how the use of ...
    Fri 18th Sep, 2009
  • 'Proactive nature required' to get out of debt difficulty
    Those in debt problems need to be active in sorting out their finances, one writer claims. Consumers struggling to manage their money under the weight of numerous demands for repayment are being urged to be proactive in ...
    Thu 17th Sep, 2009
  • Credit card expenditure declines
    While the use of debit cards rises in popularity, a new study indicates that less Britons are using their credit cards to pay for goods. Brits are increasingly turning to plastic cards as a means of paying for goods and ...
    Wed 16th Sep, 2009
  • Consumers 'taking steps down debt path once more'
    Placing cash into saving accounts and borrowing have both risen in popularity in recent months, it has been revealed. Britons are increasingly borrowing money, new figures show.In the three-month period ending in June, ...
    Tue 15th Sep, 2009
  • Getting to grips with balance transfer credit cards
    Britons have been given guidance on how to make 0% balance transfer credit cards work best for them. Consumers seeking out 0% credit card deals should approach such products with caution, it has been suggested.Writing in an ...
    Tue 15th Sep, 2009
  • Motorists 'using credit cards to fund car purchase'
    A significant number of new drivers use a credit card to fund their first set of wheels, it has been revealed. Those who have recently passed their driving test are prepared to use plastic in order to get on the road, new ...
    Mon 14th Sep, 2009
  • Debt problems 'to persist for some time'
    The nation's debt difficulties are set to continue, one financial expert states. Britain will continue to struggle with debt for a significant period of time, it has been suggested.Stating that there are more people currently ...
    Mon 14th Sep, 2009
  • Brits 'having more debt difficulty'
    Consumers are having more problems getting to grips with debt, one financial commentator claims. People are developing increasingly complex money management problems, it has been suggested.Frances Walker, a spokesperson for ...
    Thu 10th Sep, 2009
  • Reward credit cards 'can be effective'
    The use of credit cards that come with cashback and reward programmes could see borrowers earn some money every time they spend. Making use of credit cards which offer rewards and cashback could be a wise financial move, it ...
    Mon 7th Sep, 2009
  • Brits 'should pay off credit card debts first'
    Paying off credit card debt needs to be an area of priority for Britons, it has been suggested. One financial expert has called for people to concentrate on getting to grips with their credit cards.Claiming that the amount of ...
    Mon 7th Sep, 2009
  • CAB reveals rise in debt enquiries
    The nation's debt problems have increased significantly over the past 12 months, a new study indicates. Britons are increasingly looking for help with their debts, new figures show.Over the second quarter of 2009, some ...
    Fri 4th Sep, 2009
  • Make sure credit cards are cleared before mortgage
    Getting to grips with credit card debt needs to be an area of concentration for UK homeowners, it has been suggested. Those Britons presented with a number of borrowing demands are being advised to ensure they make clearing ...
    Thu 3rd Sep, 2009 (1 Comment)
  • UK debt falls
    The amount of money owed on credit cards and other forms of debt has fallen, it has been revealed. Britons are taking steps to clear their debts, new figures show.Over the course of July lending fell by a total of £600 ...
    Wed 2nd Sep, 2009
  • Balance transfer cards 'can help improve financial situation'
    It is crucial that Britons focus on repaying their debts - and seeking out a 0% credit card deal could be one way to achieve this, one writer claims. Getting to grips with debt should continue to be one of people's main ...
    Tue 1st Sep, 2009 (1 Comment)