You may think you’re a good credit risk, but do you know how lenders see you
Everyday Money
Medical insurance that your employer may offer you; workplace perks
The idea of being whisked into a private hospital might be appealing, but the reality of paying hefty premiums month in month out means it’s out of reach for many
What can you do if the interest rate on your card increases?
Since the credit crunch, credit card companies have been increasing interest rates for millions of their customers
Female entrepreneurs are becoming a force to be reckoned with. What’s stopping you from joining us?
By Claire Young
If you’d like to change your job, start a new career or have a change in direction, where do you start?
If you’re thinking about changing your job, what do you need to do
How to keep on top of your finances throughout the year; new year’s financial resolutions
What do you want from your finances in the coming year
Find lost bank accounts, pensions or Premium Bonds
If you have money in an old bank account, pension or insurance policy, it may be easier to track down than you think
Understanding direct debits, standing orders and continuous payment authorities
How do you pay your bills
Conquering debt; planning to become debt free
If you want to pay off your debts, you need a plan
Your rights if you’re shopping online
Do you know your rights if you buy something online or by mail order
Selling your gold jewellery for cash – what to look for and how to avoid the rogues
If you’re short of cash or you have gold jewellery lying around that you no longer wear, then the idea of selling your gold for cash may be appealing
Are you happy with your relationship with money or do you wish you could make better decisions?
There’s no doubt that we think differently about money than men
How to save money on voucher code and price comparison sites
I don’t know how well developed your bargain gene is, but if you’re anything like me, you love the idea of getting something at a knockdown price
Does your partner’s bad credit rating affect yours?
If you want to take out a mortgage, loan, credit card or sign up for a mobile phone contract, does your partner’s bad credit rating affect yours
If you’re a victim of fraud or you’ve been overcharged, what should your bank do?
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
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
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