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Leeds Building Society Uses Netflix & Spotify Subscriptions To Help Mortgage Applications
Leeds Building Society has become the first mortgage lender to use Netflix, Spotify and council tax payments to ‘boost’ the chances of customers getting mortgages.
How To Save Money on Childrens’ Clothing
Clothes for children can be expensive, especially as they grow out of them so quickly. However, there are a number of ways to save money on children’s clothes without sacrificing quality or style.
Young People More Aware of Cryptocurrency Than Any Other Investment
A new study has found that young people are more aware of cryptocurrency as an investment option than any other type of investment.
How will AI help people look after their money?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we live and work, and the financial industry is no exception.
No Caller ID: A Growing Threat to UK Consumers
There has been a surge in fraud and scam calls and text messages in the UK, often from unknown numbers, or with spoofed caller IDs that make them appear to be from legitimate businesses or government agencies
New King Charles 50p Coin Design Released
The design of the new 50p featuring King Charles III has been released by the Royal Mint. The coin, featuring King Charles looking to the left (the tradition is for monachs to look the opposite way to their predecessor; Queen Elizabeth II looked to the right). The coin is expected to be seen in circulation […]
Banking Apps “Save Brits Average of £173 a Month”
Nearly half of Brits have saved money from using banking apps, crediting instant access to statements, savings goals and payment reminders for helping them to save cash. Interest in challenger banks on the rise, with nearly 1 in 5 (18%) using a challenger bank or app, and a further 25% interested in doing so.
Man Charged Over Covid-19 Vaccine Scam Text Messages
A man has been arrested and charged with sending out scam text messages related to the Covid-19 vaccine following an investigation by the Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU), a specialist police unit funded by the banking industry.
Budgeting Apps “Lead To Overspending”
Contrary to popular belief, research suggests that budgeting apps have been shown to have the opposite result to that intended, and in reality drive overspending