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Author : Amanda Gillam
FCA clamps down on high street “Rent to Own” shops
Financially vulnerable people are being charged 69.9%APR on household goods paying often 3 times more than if they had paid cash. The FCA says this is unreasona...
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The current state of the UK’s cashback credit cards market
It's tempting to automatically opt for a cashback credit card - why wouldn't you use a card which immediately gives you cash back when you spend? Well, there ar...
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How to protect yourself from rogue traders when doing home improvements
Citizens' Advice get 40,000 calls each year about rogue tradesmen! It can feel like a major challenge to find a trustworthy person to do your home improvements....
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Financial tips for Millennials who want to get on the housing ladder
If you're aged 20 to 35 then as a so-called Millennial you're faced with the challenge of getting on the housing ladder. How do you confront this and the prospe...
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Tax Scandals Decoded – Protect Yourself from Fines and Worse!
Are your tax arrangements putting you at risk of a fine or prison? Do you know the difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance? Find out everything you nee...
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All you need to know about accessing one of the UK’s food banks
The use of food banks has rocketed in the last few years as people struggle to cover their daily costs. Here's all you need to know about how food banks work, h...
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The top 10 pieces of money advice every young person should know
Schools don't teach money management - we all muddle through and work it our for ourselves. How better prepared would we be if someone had sat us down and guide...
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7 Things about Debt you ought to know!
Wherever credit is available debt is sure to follow. Millions in the UK have £000s of debt and are ill-equipped to deal with it. Managing debt is not taught at...
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Update on the FCA’s review of motor car finance deals
Car finance has doubled to 2.3 million users over the past decade. The FCA started a review of the market in 2017 to see if there were any issues to be addresse...
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7 low cost collectibles that could make a future fortune!
GIven enough time you could turn a collection of modestly-priced items into a proper investment worth thousands. Comics, stamps, old tech, coins, toys, etc coul...
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How to stay safe and spend wisely if considering cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery remains popular even though celebrities seem more prepared to live with their visual imperfections.Surgical procedures are costly although you ...
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How to find your next job in a rapidly interconnecting world
No longer is your next job likely to be found in a newspaper job section or down the job centre. Technology has rapidly changed the way people find, and are ass...
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