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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best credit cards for airport lounge access ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Credit and debit cards can come with a host of rewards, with some opening the door to airport lounges. We list the top credit cards for complimentary or discounted airport lounge access. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jessica Sheldon ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Xbm2RnVqVLj79kuUcpapRd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nu: Brazil's radical upstart bank ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Nu is upending the status quo in Latin America by tackling a banking sector dominated by lazy, high-cost incumbents, says Jamie Ward ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bank Stocks]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Jamie Ward) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jamie Ward ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NjCdbnAY5y98vbS8tUVTk7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lloyds refunds customers £2 million using chargeback – here’s how it works ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ More than 40,000 Lloyds customers got their money back when goods didn’t arrive as described, using the chargeback scheme. We look at how chargeback works and ways to protect yourself when shopping online. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:44:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Laura Miller) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Miller ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VveTXHG6YCJK3wN7ysLgHa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Who is Jared Isaacman, SpaceX astronaut and Trump's pick as NASA chief? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Jared Isaacman is a close ally of Elon Musk and the first non-professional astronaut to walk in space. Now, he is in charge of NASA ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Jane Lewis) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jane Lewis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vvA8T2TXvDAkNwQLMgwEMR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Millions of shoppers can claim up to £70 compensation – do you qualify? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Millions of shoppers will be able to claim their share of a £200 million settlement from Mastercard. We explain who's eligible, how the process will work, and when you could get the money ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Ruth Emery) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Emery ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DX6Yc8uWLVAswMSwdaiB2A-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Chase UK launches first credit card – how does it compare? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Chase UK customers can now apply for the bank’s first ever credit card. Will it be as popular and competitive as Chase’s current and savings accounts? We have all the details ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 15:40:32 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:32:07 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Ruth Emery) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Emery ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gPsAe4jcvMk3hsq6gi225c-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What are British Airways Amex companion vouchers, and how do they work?  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ American Express customers with British Airways credit cards can effectively double the value of their Avios points by using a companion voucher. We look at what they are, and how you can use them. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:34:59 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:25:34 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Hilton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8z78ifbA9VuESkp8gokKNd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ American Express introduces 'Plan It' payment instalment option  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Amex users can now split parts of their credit bill into further instalments. Is it worth it? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 04:00:09 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Marc Shoffman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NsyADArAmKWF8tMR4oKpEB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Which is the best American Express credit card? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ American Express credit cards can help you earn cashback or reward points on everyday spending, but which card is the best for you? We compare the options. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:43:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:49:17 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Oojal Dhanjal) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Oojal Dhanjal ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bbacEB7yqjitHxwouTzpHb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to complain about your financial services provider ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Regulators are considering changing how large volumes of complaints are dealt with amid a surge in issues. Here is how to complain if you are unhappy with a financial product or service ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:33:09 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:37:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Marc Shoffman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Marc Shoffman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ktDhimQqNwoavLxfrWR4LP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Credit card providers slash 0% balance transfer deals ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Customers face a double whammy of record-high APRs and shorter 0% balance transfer periods. We look at what’s going on in the credit card market ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Ruth Emery) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Emery ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zHWzmHgY84LramMTHuDTSE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ More than 10 million UK adults struggling with bills and credit repayments, UK watchdog warns ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Millions of people are now struggling with bill payments amid the cost of living crisis and at risk of falling into the debt trap, the UK regulator has warned. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 11:34:37 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:37:06 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Katie Binns) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katie Binns ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R5eGxif6ZqnUb3jMyZbqpW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bag thousands of bonus points with Barclaycard’s new Avios Card offer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Avios reward scheme, pioneered by British Airways, is considered by some to be one of the best reward schemes in the world mainly due to its flexibility. There are lots of different ways to collect Avios points, and there are lots of different ways to spend them as well, from flights, hotels, car hire, and online shopping. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 16:00:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:46:10 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best credit cards with 0% on purchases ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 0% credit cards are a great way to spread the cost of big purchases - we flag the best deals available now. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:22:33 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Vaishali Varu ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vTas6zrUqycjsfbSriwoUh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best cards for travel abroad ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We weigh up the best cards for travel, whether you’re going on holiday or you go abroad regularly ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:01:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Oojal Dhanjal) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Oojal Dhanjal ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4EDcXEiqcoxbzuqmQWoGA9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ John Lewis launches new reward credit card - is it any good? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ John Lewis shoppers can now get something back every time they spend at the giant retailer with an all new rewards credit card. We have all the details and look at how it compares ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:14:13 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Fitzsimons ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/F2xhw6J8gBkcBWQ26KUYy4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best credit cards for cashback  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The best credit cards for cashback can help you earn rewards on everyday spending. We list some of the top deals on the market ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:29:46 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Oojal Dhanjal) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Oojal Dhanjal ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SetNdR2HnSHNrpzbjPek5k-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best 0% balance transfer credit cards ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you have credit card debt, 0% balance transfer credit cards can save you thousands and reduce your total cost of borrowing. We list the top deals available ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Oojal Dhanjal) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Oojal Dhanjal ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wSdnVPghaSszjmafBiqEcj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Section 75 refunds: protection for your credit card purchases ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/credit-cards/605342/section-75-refund-credit-card-purchases</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974, your credit card can give you extra protection when the goods or services you buy fall short of your expectations. Ruth Jackson-Kirby explains how it works. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:41:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:45:26 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Ruth Jackson-Kirby) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Jackson-Kirby ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E6dndEcZidyZcgRSVBimB6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best credit card for collecting air miles ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Barclaycard Avios and Avios Plus are more widely accepted than Amex, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:01:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:45:28 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Ruth Jackson-Kirby) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Jackson-Kirby ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cGjE4hMj3RPJKrNJ7vkv3j-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to deal with credit-card debt ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Feeling the pinch? There are cheaper options than a payment holiday if you owe money on your credit cards. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Credit card tips to get you through the crisis ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Getting your money back, taking a break from payments and a safer place to leave your airmiles. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:45:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Ruth Jackson-Kirby) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Jackson-Kirby ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w4GEumL9uLTzUSdxbHjoqU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why it sometimes makes sense to buy using your credit card ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ There are several reasons to consider paying with a credit card, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby. Here are just a few. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Ruth Jackson-Kirby) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Jackson-Kirby ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c4uPmbty6euhxPq7dfppjK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best cashback offers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ New debit card reward schemes from Lloyds and Halifax promise “up to 15% cashback”. What are the limitations - and could the offers still make it worth switching your current account? ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best credit cards for Christmas ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Jessica Furseth looks at the best credit card deals for Christmas, and rounds up the rest of the week's personal finance news. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:18:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:48:12 +0000</updated>
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                            <![CDATA[ While the credit-card companies fight it out for the custom of those in debt, which credit cards offer the best rewards for those who pay their bill in full each month? Ruth Jackson investigates. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:23:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best credit card deals ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/32832/personal-finance-the-best-credit-card-deals-02105</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ruth Jackson rounds up the best deals available now on credit cards, including the best balance-transfer deals, the best 0% purchase deals and the best 'life of balance' cards. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:26:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A transparently bad deal on credit cards ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From August, HBOS customers will be moved on to what the bank claims is an easier to understand 'single personal rate' of interest. But it is unlikely to work in their favour, says Ruth Jackson. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:01:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pick a card - but not just any card ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/32026/pick-a-card-but-not-just-any-card-53034</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ There are some great credit-card deals coming back onto the market at the moment, says Ruth Jackson. Here, she explains what's on offer, and how you can secure the best deal. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:10:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Could it soon be the end for 'transaction fees'? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/31988/could-this-be-the-end-for-transaction-fees-52532</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ It costs Ryanair 20p to process a debit card transaction, yet they charge £5 per ticket per person for it. And they're not the only ones milking the 'transaction fees' cow - companies everywhere are doing it. But that may be about to change. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The cheapest ways to fund your Christmas spending ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Christmas isn't cheap. In 2009 the average person spent £435. For many people, that will be borrowed money. But you shouldn't be paying through the nose for credit, says Merryn Somerset Webb. Here, she rounds up the cheapest ways to borrow, and warns of three forms of debt to avoid. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Better ways to give than charity credit cards ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The idea of effortlessly donating to charity simply by spending on your credit card is an attractive one. But the amount charities receive is pitiful. There are much better ways of donating via credit cards. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:25:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to dodge credit card fees ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Credit cards offer convenience. But that convenience comes at a price. As well as high interest rates, customers are often charged a transaction fee when using their cards. And few industries are as enthusiastic about such fees as the travel industry. Ruth Jackson explains who the worst offenders are, and how to avoid their fees. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:31:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The two credit card changes you need to know about ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Despite rock-bottom base rates, the interest charged on credit card balances continues to rise. But new government rules could mean lower payments for some customers. Ruth Jackson explains what is going on, and picks the best cards to choose to ensure you're not paying over the odds. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:48:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The cheapest way to borrow money in an emergency ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Payday lenders may be convenient, but the interest they charge can be extremely high. If you're not desperate for the money, it's an insane way to borrow, says Merryn Somerset Webb. Here, she explains how you can borrow just as conveniently for much less - or even nothing at all. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:10:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                            <![CDATA[ Competition is hotting up in the market for credit cards. And with several decent balance-transfer deals out there, that's good news for anyone with small debts they want to pay off, says Ruth Jackson. Here, she looks at the best credit card deals around at the moment. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 11:08:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How the new credit card rules affect you ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/32714/moneyweek-saver-how-credit-card-changes-affect-you-01107</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ At long last, the government is to introduce new guidelines to tackle some of the unfair practices used by credit card companies. Ruth Jackson explains the new rules, what they mean for you, and how you can gain more control over your credit. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best consumer loyalty reward schemes ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/33032/the-best-consumer-loyalty-reward-schemes-47122</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Barclaycard's new credit-card reward scheme will "revolutionise" the cashback market, say some campaigners. But does it offer the best deal? Ruth Jackson looks at how it compares to the rest of the market. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:33:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Three ways to get free money ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It's long been said that there is no such thing as a free lunch. But there is such a thing as free money. By using cashback websites or a cashback credit card, or just switching your current account, you can make hundreds of pounds of extra cash. Ruth Jackson explains how. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:28:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best ways to pay for Christmas ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/32777/moneyweek-saver-why-you-should-avoid-store-cards-95105</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ For many of us, Christmas is bought on credit. But it shouldn't leave you drowning in debt. Ruth Jackson explains how to get through the festive season with your finances still under control, why you should avoid store cards, and when it makes sense to use a credit card even if you don't need credit. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:27:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't be bullied by credit card companies ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/32684/moneyweek-saver-credit-card-companies-credit-report</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Credit card companies are using people's fear of a bad credit rating to sell products. But don't let them bully you. Ruth Jackson explains how your credit report works, where to get a copy of it for free, and three simple ways to improve your credit rating. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:11:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best credit-card deals ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/32833/personal-finance-the-best-credit-card-deals-45618</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Getting a good deal on a credit card is becoming ever more difficult as banks continue to tighten their lending criteria. So what are the best credit card deals around at the moment? Ruth Jackson investigates. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:54:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why 0% credit cards cost you money ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When it comes to credit cards, many borrowers chase the longest 0% balance transfer deals available. But these aren’t always the best deals for everyone. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Three ways to cut your credit card costs ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/33092/three-ways-to-cut-your-credit-card-costs-14943</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A Government White Paper plans to crack down on some of credit card companies' more unsavoury practices. And while the new curbs are welcome, says Ruth Jackson, you shouldn’t need the government to help you keep your credit cards in check. Here, she outlines three simple ways to take control of your credit cards. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't drown in credit-card debts ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/32419/dont-drown-in-credit-card-debts-44230</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ruth Jackson investigates the best way to clear your credit-card debt, and explains the golden rule of zero-percent-interest cards. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:08:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The best credit card deal right now ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/33034/the-best-credit-card-deal-right-now-43728</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ruth Jackson finds a credit card offering 0% interest, plus the rest of this week's personal finance news. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 11:23:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Five ways to cut the cost of overseas spending ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/32445/five-ways-to-cut-the-cost-of-overseas-spending-27194</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Whilst many of us will spend hours searching the internet for the best holiday deal, just as many will neglect to find the best source for their holiday cash. Ruth Jackson reveals how to avoid paying over the odds. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 17:04:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to pay off your credit-card debt ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/32590/how-to-pay-off-your-credit-card-debt-14436</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If your finances are in the red, it's time to sort them out. And it makes sense to start with one of the most expensive debts - credit cards. Here's how. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:01:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Credit Cards]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Avoid the Christmas credit card crunch ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Despite official interest rates of 3%, some credit cards are charging as much as 30%. The government has pledged to get tough on greedy card companies. But, says Tim Bennett, the best way to avoid getting ripped off is not to borrow on credit or store cards at all. Use a debit card instead. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Should you rediscover thrift? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The PM - while guzzling eight-course meals in Tokyo - wants us to waste less. And he's right. Take credit cards: they're very expensive.&nbsp; So how can you make sure you pay as little interest as possible? ]]>
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