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The 2020 guide to UK passport renewal

Need to renew your passport but don't know where to start? Let our step-by-step guide help you.

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5 best family travel blogs of 2019

Looking for a bit of travel inspiration? Take a look at our picks of the best family travel blogs in…

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Family meals on a budget: 5 tips for saving money on food

Here's our top 5 tips and tricks on how to keep your food costs down.

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Best places to travel in December on a budget

Looking to escape this December? Here are our top picks for where to head when you are on a budget.

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When does my student loan get written off in the UK?

Breaking down how and when your student loan gets wiped.

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Is a charge card or a credit card best for your business?

With American Express launching a new business credit card, we ask which is better: charge card or credit card?

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Does your student loan affect your credit score?

Worried about how your student loan may affect your credit loan? Don't be....

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Should I repay my UK student loan right now?

If you have a little extra money should you be overpaying your student loan? The answer may not be what…

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Tips for planning budget meals for large families

Lots of mouths to feed but not much money? Here are some top tips on how to keep your weekly…

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How to pay for rail commuting costs

New job and a new commute? Let's look at the options for paying for that costly season ticket

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Is furniture finance a good idea?

Need to furnish your home but don't know how to pay for it? Is furniture finance the way to go?

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Do you need a pension if you are part-time?

Part-time but don't know what to do about your pension? Let's take a look

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Buying a new car: Car finance or personal loan?

Confused about car finance? Here's a breakdown of how you can finance your new set of wheels.

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How does a base rate rise affect your finances?

What happens to your mortgage, savings, personal loan or credit card when the base rate changes.

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How to budget for childcare costs

End of maternity leave looming? Here are some top tips on how to prepare yourself for childcare costs

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Savings are on the rise: so where can you put your money?

Looking to save but don't know where to start? Here's the springboard you need to get you going

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How to secure your first mortgage

Are you a first-time buyer? Here are our top tips to help you apply for your first mortgage

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Is there still value in a university degree?

With a third of graduates now overeducated for their job role, is a university degree still worth the cost?

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How to budget for maternity leave

Expecting a baby? Here are some top tips on how to prepare yourself financially.

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5 things you must absolutely know before taking out a credit card

Taking a look at the five most important things you should know before hitting 'apply now'.

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Is this the future of credit card payments?

Is NatWest's new payment plan the sign of things to come? And can it save you money?

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How does Curve’s new cashback offer stack up?

What is Curves new cashback offer and how does it compare to others?

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What’s the difference between Mastercard and Visa?

Does it really matter whether or not you have a Mastercard or a Visa?

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What are contactless payments?

Breaking down what contactless payments are and if they are safe.

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Are 0% balance transfer deals actually on the rise?

After months of decline, are balance transfer deals finally on the up?

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How to choose the best reward card

Three bits of advice that will help you choose the best reward card for you.

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Metal credit cards have arrived in the UK

With the arrival of the metal American Express Platinum card, are we seeing a new wave of metal cards in…

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What is an IVA?

Explaining what an IVA is and the repercussions of having one.

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Is Metro Bank’s future safe?

Metro Bank has been hitting the headlines for all the wrong reasons, so where does it go from here?

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5 most common credit card mistakes

What are the five most common mistakes you should avoid making with your credit card?

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What is a CCJ?

What does a CCJ mean and what to do if you receive one.

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What is a credit card limit?

Looking at what a credit limit is, how it is decided and how to increase it.

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What is credit card PPI?

Is PPI all bad or does it have some redeeming features?

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What does 0% on purchases mean?

Breaking down what a 0% on purchases deal is and how it can help your finances.

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How to cancel a credit card

A step-by-step guide to cancelling your credit card.

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What’s so special about a black card?

Is the ever elusive black card something you need in your wallet?

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Are the best 0% purchase credit card deals going away?

Should you be looking to secure yourself a 0% purchase deal now?

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Are business card charges tax deductible?

Can you class your credit card interest charges as an allowable expense?

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When does getting a business credit card make sense?

Looking at the pros and cons of committing to a business credit card.

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How to manage money in a marriage

How to handle your money once you've said 'I do'.

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