Youngsters can’t be expected to suddenly get the hang of managing their finances: it’s a skill that needs to be actively learned, not picked up along the way.
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If you’ve run into financial difficulty in the past then it might have left its mark on your credit file: defaulted payments are visible on your record for a number of years, and might lead to you being turned down if you apply for further credit in the future.
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One financial tool which is extremely underutilised – but can also be incredibly helpful – is the balance transfer credit card.
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Does a large chunk of your monthly income disappear on groceries, take-out or restaurant dining?
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The Bank of England has raised the interest rate from 0.5% to 0.75% – the first rise since 2009.
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Do you spend the latter part of every month holding your breath for the next payday?
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Whether you’re looking to buy an irresistible bargain, or trying to shift some unwanted goods, your online go-to has always been internet auction house, eBay.
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Cash machines are disappearing from the streets of Britain at a rate of 300 per month. Now, debit cards have, for the very first time, overtaken cash usage – with 13.2 billion transactions to 13.1 billion.
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It’s now official: debit cards have finally outpaced cash usage for the very first time.
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We’ve gone from a nation of savers to a nation of borrowers – taking out credit cards, dipping into our overdrafts and using payday loans to combat ever-rising prices and to fund our 21st century lifestyles.
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Revolut, the London-based fintech start-up, has announced plans to launch commission-free stock trading.
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Losing a job – a lot of us have been there and know the horrible sinking feeling that accompanies your last paycheque.
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The monthly phone bill is one of those expenses that can seem to slip under the radar – you realise that you need more data each month, so you let them up your tariff by a fiver… you upgrade to the latest model and your plan goes up again.
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It feels like a catch-22 situation: you can’t take out credit cards, loans or mortgages without a good credit score, but in order to build your credit score you need to use a credit card or make loan repayments.
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We love saving money. So it stands to reason that we also love money saving-tips… but only when they’re actually likely to help.
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In the headlines this week, we’ve seen the recommendation that every 25-year-old is given a one-off payment of £10,000 to help address the growing imbalance between generations.
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When you decide to make a lifestyle change, it’s easy to go for an all or nothing approach – after all, you want to see results as quickly as you can.
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We’re constantly reminded of the importance of saving – whether it’s for our retirement, that luxury holiday or for those emergency expenditures that just seem to come out of nowhere.
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For anyone trying to take control of their finances, creating and managing a budget is absolutely vital. Here, you can see all your earnings and assess your out-goings.
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If you’re a worker in the UK then you already know about auto-enrolment.
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So, we can all see how technology has changed the way we live, the way we work and even the way we shop for those to-die-for deals, right?
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You’re planning on starting a new business. Congratulations! This is an exciting time for any entrepreneur, whether you’re a seasoned business owner or a rookie start-up.
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We all make ourselves promises about what we’re likely to spend out PPI compensation on.
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If you are a real estate investor and would like to purchase another property, you are likely wondering what path will give you the results you want.
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Could you lose out when childcare vouchers close to new entrants on 4th October?
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Payday loans are an often hotly debated topic, however, there are a lot of common misconceptions that are often not addressed.
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The average cost of mobile phone bills is now considered a standard monthly cost.
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