If you’ve had money debited from your account fraudulently, or a hotel or car hire company has billed you for something you didn’t expect, you should get a refund from the bank in most cases
Everyday Money
Why shopping around for credit can damage your credit score
If you are shopping around for a credit card or loan, be careful about the kind of ‘search’ that’s carried out
How to correct a mistake on your credit report
Your credit file is a record of how you’ve managed credit – both in the past and now
Pension, private medical insurance, life insurance and other workplace benefits your employer may offer
As well as your salary, your employer may offer you extra workplace benefits
Using a spending diary; how to spend less and save money
The idea of using a spending diary may not set your pulse racing, but it can be a great way of pinpointing where money’s slipping through your fingers
Understanding your credit score; what affects your credit score and how to find out what it is
When working out your credit score, a credit company or lender will take a range of factors into account
Tips to get started on the path to paying off your debts
If you’re worried about how much you owe, but have been ignoring the problem for a while, you’re not alone
A guide to store cards and interest rates
Store cards can be an expensive way of shopping, unless you pay them off in full every month. Find out more in my guide to store cards and interest rates
How to transfer your credit card balance to another credit card
If you don’t manage to pay off your credit card balance in full every month, you may not realise how much interest you’re paying
How to pay off your debts double quick
If you owe a lot of money on credit cards and loans you may feel like you’ll never be able to pay it off easily
Your credit file; what’s on your credit report?
If you’re a good credit risk, you’ll have the best chance of getting a mortgage or loan at the lowest interest rate
Saving money; how to pay off your debts, spend less money and start to save.
Are you someone who finds it easy to budget, pay off debts and build up savings
How to draw up a budget – getting to grips with budgeting
If you find you run out of money at the end of the month – or week – it’s worth drawing up a budget
Are you good at handling money or does it slip through your fingers?
Are you good at handling money or does it slip through your fingers
About Sarah Pennells
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It’s the brainchild of Sarah Pennells, who is a well known personal finance journalist and broadcaster. SavvyWoman has been named as 5th in ‘The Times’ newspaper list of ‘50 top websites to save you money’.
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Sarah specialises in explaining complex subjects in an accessible and engaging way.
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