Credit Cards
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This is how many credit cards you should have
Managing credit cards is a key component in maintaining a healthy credit score. If you have too many, it could count against you, while people who have none at all can also face problems. So how many should you keep active, and what's the
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Debt management: The average Brit owes £8,000
More than 6 million Britons believe they will always be in debt, according to new research from comparison website Comparethemarket.com. Its figures reveal that the average person in the UK owes £8,000, not including mortgage debts. See also:
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Credit cards that will let you move your debt for free
If you want to shift debt to another 0% credit card, you're usually asked to pay a percentage of the debt up front in the form of a transfer fee, which is the lender's way of making a profit. The longest deals on the market (up to 39
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Countdown to Christmas: Best credit cards revealed
If you want to spread the cost of Christmas, or get rewarded for your spending and enjoy extra protection, then a credit card is a great way to pay, providing you can afford to repay your balance in full before interest charges kick in. And now
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Scamwatch: New Netflix fraud
Stay one step ahead of the fraudsters with our series of articles giving you the lowdown on the scams they use to trick people out of their hard-earned cash - and how to avoid being taken in by them. This week, we explain how Netflix users are
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What's changed in 10 years of contactless payments?
Happy birthday to contactless cards, which were introduced in the UK a decade ago. Since then, we've spent more than £60 million using contactless technology - with Barclaycard figures showing that more than half of all transactions worth
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Lost something on holiday? Here's how to get it back
Ever had that sinking feeling when you arrive home from a holiday to find your phone, bank card or a favourite piece of jewellery is missing? Figures from insurer Aviva show that four in 10 holidaymakers lose valuables, or have them stolen,
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