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Credit card usage falls but payday loans are on the rise

(February 7, 2012)

The number of Brits taking out and using credit cards is falling, however, borrowing is fast being replaced by high interest payday loans.

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).

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.

Four out of ten people fail to set a Christmas budget

(November 1, 2011)

Whilst times are tough financially, when it comes to Christmas all budgeting sense seems to go out the window.

Lending to consumers increased by £1 billion in September

(October 31, 2011)

The latest ‘Bank of England Trends in Lending’ report found that total lending to individuals rose by £1 billion last month. Many UK households struggling to cope with the rising cost of living may have turned to credit cards and loans for financial help.

Credit card repayments could run until 2023 for Christmas fans

(October 24, 2011)

A new study reveals that British credit card owners making only the minimum repayments could take up to 11 years and 8 months to repay their 2011 Christmas debt.

New Sainsbury’s Nectar Credit Card unveiled

(October 24, 2011)

Sainsbury’s has launched its new Nectar Credit Card, with a rate of just 6.9% APR - 1% lower than its nearest rival the Barclaycard Simplicity.

Is this the end of the credit card?

(October 18, 2011)

A new report shows a change of attitude in the way Brits use both credit and debit cards, as well as revealing a sharp reduction in the use of credit cards generally from 2005.

Credit cards required to pay for Christmas

(October 12, 2011)

A brand new study reveals that British consumers are already concerned about potential Christmas spending, and predict that Brits might have to rely on credit cards to afford the coming holiday season.

Brits turn to credit cards as energy bills increase

(September 28, 2011)

The increase in gas (17.4%) and electricity bills (10.8%) are already taking their toll on the finances of the British population. New research reveals that, as prices increase, more Brits rely on credits cards and overdrafts to pay the bills.

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