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Should borrowers be penalised for shopping around?

Update: Wed, 06/01/2010 - 14:52
A new report warns that borrowers who shop around for credit cards and loans are being penalised by borrowers. But is this really the case? Read more
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Credit searches to be probed

Update: Tue, 22/12/2009 - 11:12
A group of MPs has called for an investigation into credit searches, amid evidence that borrowers are unfairly penalised by lenders when shopping around for credit cards and loans. Read more
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Borrowers penalised by credit checks

Update: Tue, 27/10/2009 - 18:18
Credit searches are putting borrowers off shopping around for competitive products, MPs have been told. Read more
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New laws to stop credit card firms exploiting customers

Update: Tue, 27/10/2009 - 13:12
Credit card companies are to be banned from increasing credit limits without consent and from using repayments to clear the cheapest debts first under a major overhaul of the credit card sector. 
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10 myths about credit reports

By Rebecca Atkinson    Update: Tue, 13/10/2009 - 09:44
Can the previous tenants of your house 'ruin' your credit rating? Will just one missed payment harm your chances of getting credit? Moneywise looks at the 10 most common credit report myths. Read more
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Don’t be beaten by postal strikes

Update: Fri, 23/10/2009 - 07:54
The nationwide postal strike is set to cause havoc - and potentially financial problems for thousands of households - so take action now to beat the strikes. Read more
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Should you really cut up unused credit cards?

Update: Wed, 30/09/2009 - 12:08
Cutting up credit cards is synonymous with tackling debt, but it might not actually be the best course of action. Read more
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O2 moves into money with pre-paid card

Update: Wed, 15/07/2009 - 12:08
More than 20 million O2 customers are to benefit from two new pre-paid cards from NatWest that are free to use and aim to help people manage their money. Read more
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The danger of applying for credit

By Rebecca Atkinson    Update: Fri, 03/07/2009 - 12:36
Increasing numbers of people are having their applications for credit rejected, which is damaging their credit ratings. Rebecca Atkinson explains what you can do to improve your credit score. Read more
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Cut the cost of home insurance

By Rebecca Atkinson    Update: Wed, 10/06/2009 - 10:51
One in four people have ditched their home insurance in order to save money, leaving them at risk from theft or damage from fire or flooding. But there are other ways you can save on home insurance and remain protected. Read more
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