Credit Cards
The latest news, updates and opinions on Credit Cards from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Avoid the Christmas credit card crunch
Features 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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Should you rediscover thrift?
Features 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. So how can you make sure you pay as little interest as possible?
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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Is it time to cut up your credit card?
Features Confusing interest rates, 'affordable' minimum payments that will keep you indebted for decades, penalty charges... Though owning a credit card does offer the odd advantage.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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Interest-free credit cards: on the way out?
Features interest-free credit cards: Interest-free credit cards on the way out - at Moneyweek.co.uk - the best of the week's international financial media.
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