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How to pick the right 0% balance transfer credit card

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Interest-free balance transfer credit cards can save you money. Here’s how to pick the best card depending on how much you can afford to repay each month.

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Does diesel's rise spell the end for petrol?

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Has petrol had its day? If you look at recent sales figures both for diesel fuel and diesel-engine vehicles, it doesn’t seem such an unreasonable question.

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Audi rapped for 'misleading' mpg claim

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Audi has been rapped by advertising watchdog the ASA for 'misleading' claims that its A3 TDI could do 68.9 miles per gallon (mpg). Motoring writer Maria McCarthy takes a closer look at mpg claims.

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Blog: New Samsung Galaxy S4 review

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The Samsung Galaxy S4 goes on sale in the UK 26 April. We take a close look at how it improves on its multi-million selling predecessor, the Galaxy S3.

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How to clean up your credit report

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If you’re looking to apply for a credit card, loan, overdraft or mortgage, you need to ensure your credit report is in tip-top condition. Here's how to improve your score.

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Find your lost and unclaimed money

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It's easy to lose track of old bank and savings accounts, premium bonds, pensions and life insurance policies. Find your lost and unclaimed money.

 

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10 things you always wanted to know about credit cards

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From credit ratings to cashback, credit card jargon can often seem baffling. So to help you understand your plastic a little better, here are the answers to 10 frequently asked questions.

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Blog: Cheap train travel for students

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Are you a student looking to save money on train travel? Here are some great cost-cutting tips from ticketing website Red Spotted Hanky.

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Blog: Why is it so hard to get a mobile phone unlocked?

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If you want to switch networks, you may have to unlock your mobile phone. But this can be surprisingly complicated - and can cost, as Sue Hayward found.

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Tesco sparks 0% credit card price war

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The battle of the balance transfer cards continues, with Barclaycard launching a new 26-month interest-free credit card in response to a new 25-month deal from Tesco.

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