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Motley Fool: Britain’s Biggest Rip-off Gets Worse!

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Anyone who has been following the Fool articles for a while will know that payment protection insurance (PPI) is one of our pet hates.

Tagged Credit, Insurance, Loans, Mortgages

MoneyExpert: ‘Non-traditional Lenders Offer Average To Bad Value’

Posted on November 4, 2006 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Many financial services from supermarkets and other “non-traditional providers” offer value which is “at best average”, it has emerged.

Tagged Banks, Credit, Credit Cards, Loans

MoneyExpert: Visa Vouchers ‘just Like Using A Credit Card’

Posted on November 4, 2006 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

A new voucher scheme has been launched to “help beat the fraudsters”, by providing a method of payment similar to using a normal credit card.

Tagged Business, Credit, Credit Cards

Motley Fool: Debt: The English Disease!

Posted on November 3, 2006 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Sadly, figures out today from the Insolvency Service show that individuals in England and Wales are going bust in record numbers as “easy credit” turns into “tough debt”!

Tagged Credit, Debt

MoneyExpert: Current Account Offer To Run Out In Four Weeks

Posted on November 3, 2006 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

When choosing the most suitable place to store money, those who compare current account features could take advantage of a recent offer if they act quickly.

Tagged Banks, Credit, Insurance, Investments

This Is Money: Debt Doomsday ‘is Coming’

Posted on November 3, 2006 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Britain faces a debt doomsday where the number of adults struggling with their finances outnumbers those who can cope

Tagged Credit, Debt, Loans

This Is Money: Insolvencies To Hit New Record

Posted on November 3, 2006 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Official figures to be published today are expected to show a record number of people became insolvent over the summer

Tagged Credit, Debt, Loans

This Is Money: Hundreds Fall Victim To Card Scam

Posted on November 2, 2006 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Credit card holders in Sussex have been told to check their bills after police uncovered a huge fraud scam- ADVICE: Protect yourself against card fraud

Tagged Credit, Credit Cards, Loans

MoneyExpert: ‘IVAs Can Help When Used Properly’

Posted on November 2, 2006 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

The Citizens’ Advice Bureau (CAB) has said that people in debt could be helped by Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs), although they need to seek impartial independent advice before entering into one.

Tagged Banks, Credit, Credit Cards, Debt, Loans

MoneyExpert: Barclaycard Lowers APR

Posted on November 2, 2006 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Barclaycard has announced that the annual percentage rate (APR) on its Barclaycard Platinum credit card is to be lowered from 17.9 per cent to 14.9 per cent.

Tagged Banks, Credit, Credit Cards, Insurance, Students

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