Women are in the grip of a ‘binge debt’ epidemic that is as perilous as binge drinking, warn financial experts
Tag: Credit
Scotsman: Buying Tips
Which? says Payment Protection Insurance should not be taken out with mortgage, loan or credit card plans, as cheaper debt protection is available elsewhere.
This Is Money: Banks Claw Back Credit Losses
Banks are hitting customers with higher charges when they go over their authorised overdraft – attempting to make up ground lost on lower credit card default fees
Scotsman: Shop In Safety While Online
IN A bid to make online shopping safer, Visa has launched what it says is the UK’s first fully virtual, prepaid credit card, branded WWWcard, writes Rosemary Gallagher.
Motley Fool: Retailing Slump May Be Over
Consumers have maxed out their credit cards and just can’t go shopping much any more. Retailers are, therefore, in trouble. That is what a lot of investors are saying.
Motley Fool: Christmas Credit Cards And Other Stories
Many people can spot a good Christmas present with infuriating ease*. However, I strongly suspect that Christmas is one of those times when lots of people aren’t good at budgeting. The Saturday before Christmas the whole bill gets whacked on the credit card at 15.9% interest, with an instantly forgotten mental note to worry about it later.
Motley Fool: Smarter Balance Transfers
If I were to ask how many Foolish readers have effectively made money from their credit card, I reckon the answer would be quite a few. After all, with the advent of the 0% balance transfer deal, 0% card for new purchases and the humble cashback card, there are many ways to make a quid or two from your flexible friend.
Scotsman: Costly Black Marks Against Repeat Credit Card Applicants
MORE than two million borrowers are damaging their credit rating by making multiple applications for credit cards – damage that could land them with inferior interest rates.
Motley Fool: Rip-off Insurance Under Attack!
For nearly four years, The Motley Fool has been campaigning against one of the UK’s biggest financial scandals: the blatant mis-selling of, and overcharging for, payment protection insurance (PPI).
MoneyExpert: Stop Panic Buying With New Credit Card
Britons are spending a total of £736 million due to panic buying presents, new research has found.