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Inflation falls but petrol price hikes hit pensioners hard

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The UK rate of inflation fell last month to its lowest level since February 2010, according to official figures out today (22 May).

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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…

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…

Top 10 shopping tips for men

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Men are paying an additional 26 per cent on top of what they should be for life insurance each year - by failing to shop around.

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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…

Blog: Are free sat nav apps a false economy?

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Sat nav devices have undoubtedly made drivers’ lives easier. But these days you can get the same type of service at a much lower cost by downloading an app for your smartphone.

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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…