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Posted Mon, 30/08/2010 - 21:38 by tmark938

Transfer your overdraft to a 1.9% credit card deal

Transfer your overdraft to a 1.9% credit card deal

Monday 30th August 2010

Bank of America has this week launched what could prove to be a very attractive and very interesting offer for many struggling in the UK. The banking giant has issued a new MBNA credit card deal which will allow not only credit card balances ... Full Story>>

Posted Mon, 23/08/2010 - 19:54 by tmark938

Credit card offers are recipe for disaster

Credit card offers are recipe for disaster

Monday 23rd August 2010

Despite the fact that UK credit card rates are still in excess of 20%, we have seen a number of "special offers" hit the market over the last few weeks. The average interest free period on offer for those looking to switch credit cards has ... Full Story>>

Posted Mon, 26/07/2010 - 22:33 by tmark938

Tesco launches new credit card

Tesco launches new credit card

Monday 26th July 2010

Tesco has launched a new attack on the UK financial arena with the release of a credit card which carries 0% interest on purchases for the first 13 months as well as a nine-month interest-free balance transfer deal. This is by far and away the ... Full Story>>

Posted Sat, 24/07/2010 - 23:59 by tmark938

Do I need a credit card?

Do I need a credit card?

Saturday 24th July 2010

If there is one area of personal finance which has caused hardship for millions in the UK, aside from mortgages, it has to be the credit card industry. In the boom times many consumers in the UK used their plastic friends to increase their ... Full Story>>

Posted Sun, 11/07/2010 - 01:27 by tmark938

Halifax clarity credit card

Halifax clarity credit card

Saturday 10th July 2010

Halifax has brought out a new credit card by the name of the Halifax clarity credit card which is aimed as the no nonsense markets and is said to cut the cost of travel for UK holidaymakers. It is a simple credit card with no usage fees, no ... Full Story>>

Posted Mon, 05/07/2010 - 03:05 by tmark938

Virgin Money changes terms for credit cards

Virgin Money changes terms for credit cards

Sunday 4th July 2010

In a move which will be welcomed by consumers up and down the country, Virgin Money has announced plans to introduce a whole new credit card payment system from 1 September. Currently any payments made to your credit card will go towards your ... Full Story>>

Posted Sun, 04/07/2010 - 21:21 by tmark938

Are credit cards really as dangerous as people say?

Are credit cards really as dangerous as people say?

Sunday 4th July 2010

While the vast majority of people in the UK will have at least one credit card there are many people who are very reluctant to take on these potentially powerful and potentially dangerous financial instruments. So are credit cards really as ... Full Story>>

Posted Fri, 02/07/2010 - 22:43 by tmark938

Where has all the financial junk mail gone?

Where has all the financial junk mail gone?

Friday 2nd July 2010

At the height of the UK economy, just prior to the credit crunch, the amount of junk mail received by each and every household in the UK seemed to be never-ending with credit card applications, loan offers and mortgages all apparently on tap. ... Full Story>>

Posted Sat, 26/06/2010 - 23:25 by tmark938

Why do credit card companies check your credit rating?

Why do credit card companies check your credit rating?

Saturday 26th June 2010

While the vast majority of us are well aware that our credit ratings are checked for each and every financial application we make, why do credit card companies and other financial institutions need to check your credit rating?

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Posted Mon, 21/06/2010 - 23:36 by tmark938

MPs now demand credit cards

MPs now demand credit cards

Monday 21st June 2010

A large number of MPs have signed a petition within the Houses of Parliament trying to force the authorities into agreeing to give each and every MP a UK taxpayer-funded credit card. While on the surface this would again seem to be some kind ... Full Story>>