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Three ways to get free money
Tips 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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The best ways to pay for Christmas
Features 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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Don't be bullied by credit card companies
Features 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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The best credit-card deals
Features 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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Why 0% credit cards cost you money
Features 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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Three ways to cut your credit card costs
Features 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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Don't drown in credit-card debts
Features 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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The best credit card deal right now
Features Ruth Jackson finds a credit card offering 0% interest, plus the rest of this week's personal finance news.
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Five ways to cut the cost of overseas spending
Features 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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