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22nd September 2009
Whenever I hear the number 0%, I hope that it refers to the interest rate I have to pay and not the interest rate that I have to earn. There are many different credit card offers out there, and of course when you see the 0% it seems like it would be the... Read >
Author: gagan22nd September 2009
Whenever I hear the number 0%, I hope that it refers to the interest rate I have to pay and not the interest rate that I have to earn. There are many different credit card offers out there, and of course when you see the 0% it seems like it would be the b... Read >
Author: gagan22nd September 2009
Whenever I hear the number 0%, I hope that it refers to the interest rate I have to pay and not the interest rate that I have to earn. There are many different credit card offers out there, and of course when you see the 0% it seems like it would be the... Read >
Author: gagan17th September 2009
A major part of considering any credit card is the interest rate. Interest rates are really high on credit cards, which is what you pay for the convenience of using someone else's money. Most of us find the interest annoying, but not enough to deter us fr... Read >
Author: vishal16th September 2009
Many people have enjoyed the benefits of transferring their credit card balances from expensive, high rate cards onto low rate or even interest free balance transfer credit cards over recent years.
Balance transfers have become an effective way to avo... Read >
Author: mehraj16th September 2009
As competition in the UK credit card industry has consistently increased in recent years, credit card providers have been searching for more and more ways to attract customers to their own package of products. Most have gone about this by dropping prices ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle15th September 2009
The UK credit card industry has matured into one of the most lucrative and sophisticated in the world. There are now so many providers and options for customers to choose from that there should be something on the market for pretty much everyone. No matte... Read >
Author: wbdoyle11th September 2009
Rate surfing can be a good way of reducing debt but there is a risk. To avoid long term damage to your credit rating, it's best to make sure you do it right.
Rate Surfing Research
First of all, start by researching the current credit card rate offe... Read >
Author: wbdoyle10th September 2009
Credit card jumping has become a common practice. The term refers to the habit of moving debt balances from card to card to take advantage of preferential rates. But just how worthwhile is credit card jumping for consumers?
UK consumers have staggering... Read >
Author: wbdoyle10th August 2009
Credit card jumping has become a common practice. The term refers to the habit of moving debt balances from card to card to take advantage of preferential rates. But just how worthwhile is credit card jumping for consumers? UK consumers have staggering le... Read >
Author: dbp200502nd August 2009
As a general rule of thumb, the same credit card should not be used for purchasing items and to transfer previous debts, it has been claimed.
While seeking out competitive credit card offers can prove to be an effective means of not only purchasing ite... Read >
Author: Which4u18th June 2009
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Whenever I hear the number 0%, I hope that it refers to the interest rate I have to pay and not the interest rate that I have to earn. There are many different credit card offers out there, and of course when you see the 0% it seems like it woul... Read >
Author: nishufzr18th June 2009
Whenever I hear the number 0%, I hope that it refers to the interest rate I have to pay and not the interest rate that I have to earn. There are many different credit card offers out there, and of course when you see the 0% it seems like it would be the... Read >
Author: nishufzr18th June 2009
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Whenever I hear the number 0%, I hope that it refers to the interest rate I have to pay and not the interest rate that I have to earn. There are many different credit card offers out there, and of course when you see the 0% it seem... Read >
Author: nishufzr12th June 2009
For those Britons currently planning a getaway abroad, it has been suggested by one industry commentator that packing a debit or credit card could be a particularly effective means of spending money while away.
Addy Frederick, public relations assistan... Read >
Author: Which4u10th June 2009
Brits are increasingly checking their financial history ahead of applying for credit cards and other financial products, according to new figures.
Research carried out by Equifax reveals that requests made for its credit reports rose by some 9.6 per ce... Read >
Author: Which4u18th May 2009
There is nothing wrong with chasing offers of 0% credit cards, in fact many people have benefited greatly from doing just that, but did you honestly expect the credit card companies to allow this card jumping to continue indefinitely?
Offers of 0% cred... Read >
Author: Daniel Major18th May 2009
The practice of chasing 0% credit cards has been around for a while now. Let’s face it, if you could guarantee continual use of credit cards without paying interest you too would jump from one card to the next.
0% credit cards are as popular today as... Read >
Author: Daniel Major11th March 2009
If your credit card bills are piling up and paying them off is becoming a problem, one way to reduce repayments is to transfer the balance to a cheaper credit card, i.e. one with a much lower rate of interest. It’s time to take to the floor for the cred... Read >
Author: MarkeD07th January 2009
With the current economic climate making things difficult for both lenders and borrowers, many consumers will look to various financial services in order to be able to afford Christmas.
Small loans and short-term credit cards can be useful tools for af... Read >
Author: DCollins01st December 2008
A few years back we would take out a credit card if we wanted to make a big payment whether it was for a holiday, new car or kitchen or even to pay for a wedding but rising inflation rates are forcing more and more people to seek credit cards to get them ... Read >
Author: barryloughran@live.co.uk30th November 2008
If you’re worried about the approaching Christmas season and the financial strain it is going to put on you and your family you can at least seek some comfort in the knowledge that you are in no way alone. This year more families than ever before are go... Read >
Author: Jennifer Quirk17th November 2008
Many people will have felt the pinch recently with the costs of living going up and other expenses like fuel costing more and so many UK residents have had to tighten their belts to make sure that they don’t find themselves in hot water.
The prospect... Read >
Author: Andy Adams27th October 2008
In just one year the amount of credit and debit card fraud has risen by 14%. Due to fraudsters finding it increasingly easy to clone the information on the cards, the public have lost an estimated £301.7 million in the first half of the year.
£121.2m... Read >
Author: Dan Collins21st October 2008
If you’re one of the thousands of people that are in need of financial assistance at this time of year you may find that your credit score has become very important to you. Getting any type of financial help such as a loan, a mortgage etc will be partic... Read >
Author: Jennifer Quirk05th September 2008
This summer has surprised all of us with its unbelievably hot weather, the highest gas prices and the unforgettable Beijing Olympics. But when it comes to credit cards, there were no surprises as for which cards came up as the leaders on the most popular... Read >
Author: Dan D.04th September 2008
Imagine the scenario if you will: you’re out for a meal and have had a really enjoyable time, hopefully in the company of some good friends. Then the bill arrives, you hand over your card to the waiter and he returns soon after with the words we dread h... Read >
Author: DCollins25th August 2008
The thought of a 0% credit card will be very appealing to many, borrow money off a lender and pay the exact amount back without incurring any interest costs, what could be better? With the majority of lenders now offering 0% credit cards for new customers... Read >
Author: barryloughran@live.co.uk14th August 2008
Every cardholder dreams of getting a plastic with 0% interest rate. Is a credit card with 0% or very low APR just a dream? No, these deals exist. The only “but” of such 0% interest rate deals, 0% APR do not last forever. Look through a 0% APR credit ... Read >
Author: AdrianaRedmon14th August 2008
Every cardholder dreams of getting a plastic with 0% interest rate. Is a credit card with 0% or very low APR just a dream? No, these deals exist. The only “but” of such 0% interest rate deals, 0% APR do not last forever. Look through a 0% APR credit ... Read >
Author: AdrianaRedmon29th July 2008
During the credit crunch there are still banks giving away money, especially in the very competitive balance-transfer market.
In the market there are over 90 different 0% credit cards on offer and they all have balance transfer periods that range from ... Read >
Author: Gill07th July 2008
When it comes to supporting favourite sports teams, some fans will go to any lengths to show their allegiance to their favourite team.
From personalised replica shirts, mugs to take to work and even decorations for their car – fans the world over lik... Read >
Author: DCollins11th May 2008
With the competitive nature of the credit environment, more and more credit card companies offer zero per cent promotional credit cards to entice customers looking for cheap credit. Many companies have extended the length of their introductory 0% offers u... Read >
Author: Michael Strauss08th May 2008
Most of us rely on credit cards to make our lives easier. As a nation we currently owe £64.1 billion on credit cards and transferring balances between cards is becoming increasingly popular way of dealing with our debt.
According to Fairinvestment.co... Read >
Author: Carole29th April 2008
Most of us rely on credit cards to make our lives easier. As a nation we currently owe £64.1 billion on credit cards and transferring balances between cards is becoming increasingly popular way of dealing with our debt.
According to Fairinvestment.co... Read >
Author: OnlyFinance25th April 2008
When credit card users want to apply for a new card it is best not to approach several providers individually. This scatter gun approach will be noted on the credit record of the borrower in question. When this happens the lender is far more likely to rej... Read >
Author: mlauterwein27th March 2008
We’ve all seen the adverts, with many companies grabbing our attentions with 0% interest deals on credit cards (usually through clever advertisement campaigns involving flashy graphics and dancing hamsters – to name but a couple)
And new research, ... Read >
Author: DCollins10th February 2008
The Post Office interviewed more than 2,000 people on attitudes to credit card spending and found that one in four expected they would buy more on credit this month than they did in January last year.
January is traditionally seen as a month when peopl... Read >
Author: Alison White02nd February 2008
As more of us now make use of the Internet for the purposes of shopping – from electronic goods to our weekly shop.
But according to research carried out by a group specialising in online identity, many individuals are finding themselves at risk of ... Read >
Author: DCollins01st February 2008
So, Christmas is over and you’ve managed to get through the festive period with being able to (just about) afford all those presents and foodstuffs.
But as the New Year begins, it begins to dawn on you that maybe you spent more than you intended.
... Read >
Author: DCollins30th January 2008
As the Christmas aftermath dawns on the UK economy, it is predicted that nearly 7 million people will end up paying more on the credit card debts they accumulated over the festive period.
With an estimated £34 billion being put onto credit cards durin... Read >
Author: DCollins25th January 2008
It’s no secret that through no fault of our own we spend at Christmas, we spend a lot. Expensive Christmas presents such as video game consoles like the Nintendo Wii and high-tech music players like iPods the holiday period can end up being quite price... Read >
Author: Andy Adams24th January 2008
Football (or soccer if you’re American) is the most popular team sport in the United Kingdom. Saturday afternoons are dominated by the hundreds of games being played up and down the country, each team with their own personal army of supporters who are ... Read >
Author: Andy Adams18th January 2008
Credit cards have received plenty of negative press of late. But surprisingly, if used wisely, a credit card can provide a range of flexible and useful benefits for the cardholder.
With all the bad press, it's easy for these advantages to be overlooke... Read >
Author: Nick Cox11th October 2006
Let's face it - currency isn't green anymore. Currency is a
slab of rectangular plastic decorated in goldfish, landscapes,
paintings or whatever sporting a magical black strip on
the rear side. Plastic is convenient, but dangerous. However,
ther... Read >
Author: jupita fanklin07th July 2006
Rate surfing can be a good way of reducing debt but there is a risk. To avoid long term damage to your credit rating, it's best to make sure you do it right.
Rate Surfing Research
First of all, start by researching the current credit card rate offe... Read >
Author: Joseph Kenny06th July 2006
Credit card jumping has become a common practice. The term refers to the habit of moving debt balances from card to card to take advantage of preferential rates. But just how worthwhile is credit card jumping for consumers?
UK consumers have staggering... Read >
Author: Joseph Kenny29th June 2006
There are a large number of credit cards available today. Each comes with a host of features and benefits. It thus becomes difficult to decide which one would best fit into your requirements. So you need to compare and contrast the various credit card off... Read >
Author: Jack Chevalier21st May 2006
As competition in the UK credit card industry has consistently increased in recent years, credit card providers have been searching for more and more ways to attract customers to their own package of products. Most have gone about this by dropping prices ... Read >
Author: Peter Kenny03rd April 2006
The UK credit card market is perhaps the most flourishing credit card market. As many as 1500 different credit card companies are trying to woo customers towards their products and different credit card offers. In this cluttered scenario you are bound to ... Read >
Author: Vivek Sharma09th February 2006
The UK credit card industry has matured into one of the most lucrative and sophisticated in the world. There are now so many providers and options for customers to choose from that there should be something on the market for pretty much everyone. No matte... Read >
Author: Peter Kenny
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