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• Card providers make significant policy changes -- Two credit card providers have updated customers on changes to their service by either shutting doors on newcomers or extending 0 percent offers ... (more)
• Debt calls rise 27% from prior year -- Debt inquiries relating to credit cards and loans are on the increase in the UK, new figures from Citizens Advice indicate. ... (more)
• Strapped UK consumers turn to loan sharks -- UK consumers who are being turned down by high street lenders in the recession are using other sources of credit, it has been revealed. ... (more)
• Plan ahead to avoid credit card debt -- Putting a strict budget in place is important for customers currently prioritising the repayment of credit card debts ... (more)
• Extent of credit card debt revealed -- Average unsecured debt reached nearly £29,000 over the past year and a half, with credit cards accounting for 34% ... (more)
• Prepaid credit cards help with budgeting -- Prepaid credit cards are being used by consumers for budgeting and to keep from falling into more debt ... (more)
• The friendliest credit card on the market -- The Virgin Money card offers a 0% balance transfer for new customers for the first 15 months from when the account is opened. ... (more)
• Why balance transfer cards don't work for everyday spending -- It sounds great: a chance to transfer your existing debt and pay no interest on that balance, but before you get carried away you should stop and think. ... (more)
• How to find the best credit card deal for you -- Not all lenders are raising rates and there are still some excellent credit card deals in the market. ... (more)
• 10 tips to finding the right credit card -- In your search for the best credit card to suit your needs, these 10 tips could save you hundreds of pounds. ... (more)
• New rules on debt from credit card deals -- Credit card customers who are in financial difficulties are set to be given a 30-day period where they will not be contacted by a debt collection agency. ... (more)
• Brits charging less on credit cards, using debit more -- Brits have been using credit cards more responsibly. ... (more)
• How many credit cards do you need? -- What is the right number of credit cards for you? Your ideal figure depends on how much you spend and how much debt you can pay off. ... (more)
• Don't overdo credit card balance transfers -- A repeated pattern of transferring from one balance transfer card to the another at each introductory rate's end can be a bad idea. ... (more)
• 5 easy steps to eliminate credit card debt -- For many, credit card and other personal debt is a fact of life. Follow this simple guide and you can begin to take charge of your financial future. ... (more)