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5 facts about borrowing and debt

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Brits don't think they're in serious debt until they owe more than £14,000, according to insurer Bright Grey. We answer five common questions about borrowing and debt.

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Seven credit card sins to avoid

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Credit cards, if handled irresponsibly, can end up costing consumers unnecessarily. To avoid the potential pitfalls, here are seven sins you would do well to steer clear of.

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Credit card companies turn to Twitter to entice customers

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What do credit cards and social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter have in common? Some credit card providers are trying to integrate the two. We investgate.

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Review: New Capital One cashback card

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If you pay your credit card off in full each month a card that rewards you for your spending could be worth taking advantage of. A new cashback card launched by Capital One – the Aspire Elite – does exactly this.  Read More…

UK credit card debt and the impact of Olympic spending

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The UK runs on plastic. Consumers use debit and credit cards to pay for lots of things. But charging all this to a card can quickly rack up a mountain of debt. We look at the state of UK credit card debt and the forecast credit boom this summer.

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May deal for new Barclaycard customers

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A new offer from Barclaycard could make May the month borrowers start tackling their credit card debt.

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What’s your credit card personality?

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Knowing your credit card personality can help you choose wisely from the vast array of cards on the market.  Read More…

How you can change a child’s life with a credit card

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Confused .com is donating £5 to children’s charity the NSPCC for every credit card taken out through our website in April.

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Men bigger credit card spenders than women

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Men spend around 15 per cent more on credit cards than their female counterparts, favouring sports and toy stores and DIY purchases, according to new research.  Read More…

Cash in on a credit card reward scheme

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With the cost of living on the increase, consumers are looking to get more for their money – and rewards when they spend.  Read More…