Credit Articles
1: Want a Credit Limit Increase?
A credit card can take you nearly you anywhere; the only thing that may be holding you back is the credit limit. Maybe you are considering a large
2: Credit Card Providers Get Choosey About Who They Lend To
Most people know by now that the current recession has made banks and lenders of credit generally more risk averse.
The 100 per cent mortgage which two years ago was taken for granted is now almost a
3: Packaged accounts - worth the cost or a waste of money?
Paying out a monthly fee for a packaged current account offering a host of incentives may seem to make financial sense. But while these so-called "premier" accounts might appear attractive at first s
4: How the government credit card and store card proposals affect you
Government gets tough on credit card providers
Do you already have a credit card or perhaps even more than one? Well if so, new rules are being drawn up by the government that may affect you.
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5: What the marriage of Yorkshire and Chelsea means for you
The Yorkshire building society announced on 2 December that it is merging with the Chelsea building society, in what some believe is a bail out. The Gloucester-based Chelsea has made massive losses in
6: Make sure you your homework to land the best personal loan deal
The Bank of England Base Rate may have remained frozen at an all-time low of 0.5 per cent since March, but loan rates have continued to head upwards - making the gap between the base rate and the aver
7: Should I opt for a credit card that offers benefits?
QUESTION: If I pay off the balance on my credit card every month, which cards offer benefits and what are they?
ANSWER: During the 90s, people using credit was often seen as a sign of economic stress
8: 10 things you didn't know about credit cards
There are 11 million more credit cards in the UK than there are people* and when used in the right way our flexible friends can be brilliant financial tools.
But fall into the traps set by providers
9: Credit card stress-buster
Got the blues about your plastic? Don't panic
It's not unusual to worry about money early in the year. The festive period puts a dent in many people's pockets and dealing with the fallout can often m
10: Could consumers see the rights they get with credit cards extended to debit cards?
Consumers who buy goods with a debit card could enjoy the same protection as those who use a credit card, if new plans to shake up the industry get the go-ahead.
In the current uncertain climate, man
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