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Banks should stop raising credit card limits automatically

Nearly one in five people struggling with debt have had their credit card limit raised without request, according to research from charity Citizens Advice. It c... read more

UK house prices dip in August amid consumer squeeze

UK house prices fell slightly last month in a further sign that the property market is cooling down as affordability is becoming an issue, especially for Briton... read more

House prices ‘will hit 15 TIMES the average income’

Young Britons hoping a house price crash will let them buy a home could see their dreams thwarted, leading economists warn. David Miles, a former member of the ... read more

Taxman gains extra £2bn from stamp duty in last year

The taxman is having a bumper year thanks to stamp duty changes and a more ‘aggressive’ approach on inheritance tax. The Government has racked up an... read more

Lenders offer fewer and shorter balance transfers

Credit card borrowers are beginning to see the choice and length of interest-free balance transfer deals shrink in a sign that providers may be reining in lendi... read more

Mini property booms hit central England

House prices in parts of central England have spiked by more than 9 per cent as ‘mini booms’ ride against the otherwise sluggish growth trend. North... read more

Should you pay £195 a year for an Avios rewards card?

Rewards credit cards split into three camps – free cards, those with an annual fee of around £25 to £35, and ‘Premium’ cards which carry fee... read more

Lloyds Bank begins to rein in interest-free credit cards

Lloyds Bank begins to rein in lengthy interest-free credit card offers as Bank of England crackdown begins to bite By Alex Hawkes, Financial Mail on Sunday Publ... read more

Managers and nurses are the workers with the largest debts

Those in retirement who seek help for their debts owe more money on credit cards, loans and in council tax debts than workers across all careers, according to n... read more

Can I claim PPI compensation on behalf of my late mother?

My mother passed in 2014 and likely could have claimed for PPI from multiple credit cards. Could I make a claim on her behalf? PPI compensation: Can you submit ... read more

Six reward credit cards that pay you to shop

If you are sensible about clearing your credit card debt each month there are a handful of cards on the market that could reward your effort. Airline rewards an... read more

A quarter of Brits want to borrow half of their income

Amid a spate of warnings that Britons are living on a growing credit bubble, new research has revealed just how reliant on debt many people in the UK are. Resea... read more

What is inflation? Watch our brilliant video

Ever wondered why prices always rise? Watch our inflation explainer in the Big Money Questions show By Rachel Rickard Straus for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 09... read more

The best options when applying for your first credit card

I am applying for my first credit card to help me build up my credit score. I intend on paying it off every month – what are the best options?  Will I be abl... read more

What can investors and economists learn from literature?

Want to get an edge in investing? Read fiction, say the authors of a new book ‘Cents and Sensibility’ – and there’s a lot economists could l... read more

AA credit card offers 32 months 0% interest on purchases

The AA has launched a credit card deal offering a bumper 32 months of 0 per cent interest on spending – longer than any other card on the market, or on re... read more

Crackdown on car finance firms using ‘kill switches’  

Car finance firms using ‘kill switches’ that stop the engine if borrowers miss loan payments face crackdown Kill switches may be banned in new cars ... read more

Tesco shoppers can pay for Uber with Clubcard points

Tesco shoppers can tap a contactless Clubcard to pick up points and swap them for Uber rides as supermarket giant revamps scheme Tesco adds Uber to its Clubcard... read more

Buy now, pay later deals that triple cost of your shopping

Shoppers are being lured into rip-off ‘buy now, pay later’ deals that wallop them with hidden high interest charges and late payment fees, a Money M... read more

Why have we still not tackled fraud?

Why have we still not beaten fraud? Scammers’ tricks are as old as time and yet we still get stung by the same ones… watch an expert explain how By Rach... read more

Will 0% deals on credit cards continue to climb?

Interest free terms on credit cards have been steadily rising since they were first introduced in 2000. In those days borrowers did not have to pay interest on ... read more

App-based bank, B, unveils free overseas spending card

Digital challenger, B, has launched its first credit card offering free overseas spending, a low interest rate of 9.9 per cent and no transfer fees. The off-sho... read more

Spot the signs of problem debt in friends and family

Could you spot the warning signs of problem debt in friends and family? One in ten Britons are struggling in silence – here’s how you can help By Em... read more

What are stocks and shares and what is the difference?

What are stocks and shares and what is the difference between the two? Watch our simple explainer… By Rachel Rickard Straus for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 1... read more