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General

16/05/07
Clean up your credit score
There are a few easy steps you can take to ensure that your credit file looks as attractive to lenders as possible.

Credit Cards

16/04/04
Credit cards remain irresistible to most people
With outstanding debt soaring by 62% during the past four years, according to a new report is seems credit cards remain irresistible to most people in the UK.
21/03/04
Credit card APR unknown by three quarters of cardholders
According to research published this week by the Office of Fair Trading, consumers find it difficult to understand financial information relating to their credit cards.
15/03/04
Chip and Pin credit cards launched
In order to combat increasing credit card fraud, the UK retail and banking industries have joined forces to launch a ground breaking programme called chip and PIN.

Loans
01/06/04
Nearly a third of borrowers fail to take APRs into account when choosing a loan
A recent survey commissioned by Alliance & Leicester revealed that nearly a third of borrowers are failing to secure the best loan deals simply because they do not take APRs into consideration when selecting a loan.
25/05/04
Be aware of hidden costs when taking out a loan
Borrowers should look out for early redemption penalties and other costs with taking out a personal loan.
Mortgages
03/06/2004
UK House Prices Continue to Rise
Increased demand for properties is helping to maintain the rise in house prices across the UK.
02/06/04
Sub Prime Mortgage Top Tips
Even if you have a less than perfect credit record, you should still shop around to find the best deal before signing up.
01/06/04
Mortgages grow at fastest ever rate
The Bank of England is expected to reveal that mortgage debt grew during April by more than in any other month in history.
Insurance
06/06/04
Switch home insurance cover
A new report has revealed that nearly 80% of people renew their current home insurance rather than shopping around for a better deal.
Current Accounts
28/04/07
Could the end of 'Free' banking be in sight?
Current accounts with a monthly fee could become the norm after the Office of Fair Trading launched an inquiry into whether banking penalty charges were subsidising "free" banking.
Savings
10/05/07
Savers will be looking to reap the benefit of higher interest
Following today's Bank of England base rate rise to 5.5% from 5.25% - savers will be expecting to reap the rewards.
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