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Lloyds TSB claim that UK families are worse off than Chinese families
(February 3, 2012)The impact of the global recession on UK families has been made abundantly clear by the latest figures showing that Brits have an average of nine times less savings than the Chinese.
Brits have hundreds of unclaimed loyalty points on boots cards
(February 3, 2012)Millions of Brits have hundreds of pounds worth of loyalty points uncollected.
February debt statistics revealed
(February 2, 2012)The nation is falling faster into debt as the latest UK debts statistics have been released.
American Express Platinum cash-back credit card increases rate to 5%
(February 1, 2012)American Express has doubled its introductory rate on its cash-back credit card to 5% from today (Wednesday 1st February).
Barclaycard offer approaches deadline
(January 31, 2012)The deadline for the Barclaycard Platinum credit card is fast approaching. As of 12pm on the 1st February, Barclaycard’s longest ever balance transfer card will no longer be available.
Banks end charity credit card deals
(January 30, 2012)Two of the UK’s leading high street banks have announced plans to scrap charity credit cards as of the end of February.
Drivers in debt forced off the roads after petrol price surge
(January 30, 2012)Motorists can no longer afford to sit behind the wheel as 1 in 5 has confessed that petrol prices have driven them off the roads.
2011 crowned ‘Year of the Credit Card’
(January 27, 2012)2011 has been dubbed the ’Year of the Credit Card’ by one leading Building Society as Brits flashed their plastic an average of 267 times.
UK falling into recession as retailers take the worst hit for three years
(January 26, 2012)High streets up and down the country have suffered as a result of the worst slump in New Year sales that retailers have seen for three years.
Bringing up children costs over £200,000
(January 26, 2012)The cost of bringing up a child has increased to £218,000 according to the latest study.