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• Postal strikes delaying credit card repayments -- Credit card holders are facing negative credit ratings as a result of ongoing postal strikes in the UK. ... (more)
• Concerns flagged up over credit reports system -- Credit scoring rules in the UK might be unfairly penalising some card customers, it has been claimed. ... (more)
• Equifax sees rise in consumer requests -- Credit report firm Equifax has reported a 10% rise in customer requests due to tightening criteria for borrowers. ... (more)
• One in five pensioners carry credit card debt -- One in five British pensioners have credit card debt, with an average outstanding balance of £8,892. ... (more)
• Credit card offers based on credit rating -- Having a poor credit rating can mean that consumers are only offered unattractive credit card deals - or none at all, according to Defaqto. ... (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)
• 6 credit card truths -- Here are six truths about credit cards. If you play your credit cards right you can still reap considerable advantage from owning one or more of them. ... (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)
• Credit card debt decreased in 2008 -- New research reveals credit card debt fell by £4.9bn. ... (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)
• Types of credit cards -- Decide what type of card will work best for you. There are a number of common types of credit cards available through banks or other financial institutions. ... (more)
• Good vs. bad credit: Why is this important? -- There are many misconceptions, and even outright lies, regarding credit, especially about what determines good and bad credit. ... (more)
• No credit history? No problem. -- It takes good credit to get new credit. But how does one get good credit when a credit history is required to even get a credit card? ... (more)