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Paying minimum on credit cards 'could be a problem'
Only repaying the minimum necessary amount on a credit card can be one of the clearest signs of money problems, it has been claimed. More »
Credit Cards - Mon 6 Sep 2010
Most Brits 'pay off holiday credit card spending immediately'
More than half of Brits will clear their summer holiday credit card spending within a month of returning home, research has found. More »
Credit Cards - Fri 3 Sep 2010
Credit cards 'have to be used sensibly'
People should not take out a new credit card just because they are offered the opportunity to do so, it has been suggested. More »
Credit Cards - Tue 24 Aug 2010
Some Brits 'would lick a pavement for cash'
One-quarter of Brits would lick a pavement if this meant they would receive £400, a new poll has found. More »
Credit Cards - Thu 19 Aug 2010
Credit card debt 'needs to be carefully managed'
It is important for people with credit card debt to keep a close eye on the amount of money they owe, it has been claimed. More »
Credit Cards - Mon 9 Aug 2010
Credit card trend 'could be returning'
The recent increase in credit card lending could show that the UK's consumers are returning to bad habits, it has been suggested. More »
Credit Cards - Mon 2 Aug 2010
Credit cards 'a good idea when booking DIY holidays'
People should consider using their credit cards when putting together their own holiday, it has been suggested. More »
Credit Cards - Mon 2 Aug 2010
Credits cards 'should be used responsibly on holiday'
Holidaymakers thinking of funding a break with a credit card should ensure they use the product responsibly, it has been suggested. More »
Credit Cards - Tue 20 Jul 2010
More than half of Brits 'risking late payment charges'
Brits could be wasting more than £150 million each year on late payment charges, it has been suggested. More »
Credit Cards - Thu 15 Jul 2010
Credit cards 'will see interest rise further'
The interest rates applied to credit cards will continue to rise in the UK, it has been suggested. More »
Credit Cards - Wed 30 Jun 2010
Credit cards 'needs to be judged on long-term performance'
A financial expert has stressed the importance of shopping around for the best deal when looking for a new credit card. More »
Credit Cards - Mon 28 Jun 2010
Credit card market 'starting to improve'
The credit card market has shown signs of resurgence over the past few months, a new report has claimed. More »
Credit Cards - Tue 8 Jun 2010
Balance transfers 'best way to reduce credit card debt'
Consumers should realise that taking out a balance transfer card is the cheapest way of reducing credit card debt, it has been suggested. More »
Credit Cards - Fri 4 Jun 2010
Balance transfer users 'risking negative payment hierarchy'
Most people have started to spend using a balance transfer credit card, new figures have revealed. More »
Credit Cards - Thu 3 Jun 2010
Credit cards 'are great in emergencies'
One expert has warned that people who own credit cards should only aim to use them in emergencies, rather than for day-to-day expenses which could be easily paid for on a debit card. More »
Credit Cards - Wed 2 Jun 2010
Safe card advice launched for travellers
Guidance has been published for people who are planning to use their credit cards when on an overseas holiday. More »
Credit Cards - Tue 1 Jun 2010
Credit cards 'should fit in with budget'
Homeowners need to realise that making mortgage repayments with credit cards is "financial suicide", according to an expert. More »
Credit Cards - Tue 1 Jun 2010
Credit cards 'are not for day-to-day expenses'
Some Brits appear to be relying on credit cards to pay for their living costs, new research has claimed. More »
Credit Cards - Fri 28 May 2010
Barclaycard wins at Cards International Awards
Barclaycard has scooped two prizes at the 2010 Cards International Awards. More »
Credit Cards - Fri 21 May 2010

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