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Latest insights into what's going on behind the headlines, and what you can do to make your cash work harder for you from the money.co.uk team:

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19 December 2024

How to Apply for a Loan

Follow this comprehensive step-by-step guide to boost your chances of being approved for a loan.

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09 December 2024

Is debit card protection the same as for credit cards?

Purchases made on your credit card offer you some protection, but the rules for debit cards are different. Here is how the Chargeback scheme provides protection for your debit card.

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09 December 2024

What Does Annual Percentage Rate of Charge (APRC) Mean?

The annual percentage rate of charge is a useful tool for comparing mortgage and loan products. Here’s how to use it effectively.

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20 March 2024

How To Reduce Your Loan Repayments

Take control of your outstanding debts by reducing the monthly costs of unsecured loan repayments.

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2022
22 December 2021

New year’s resolutions: Get your finances in shape in 2021

Money.co.uk has provided guidance on how to set achievable goals for your finances in 2021 and make them happen.

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14 December 2020

Five easy ways to kick start your finances

Start the year with these five simple ways to get your finances fighting fit for the future.

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Research and reports

At money.co.uk we don't just report the news, we also carry out our own research and investigations to help make better sense of personal finance. Here are our latest reports:

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16 August 2019

Shoppers could face cashier carnage from the 5th October

Forgetful shoppers could face a bill of £100 million between now and Christmas if they don't 'bring a bag'.

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16 August 2019

£50 fine will not stop one in five drivers smoking in their vehicle

61% of drivers admit they smoke with passengers on board, this affects over 300,000 children under four.

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16 August 2019

Average UK council tax bill up by 3.1% — do you have to suck it up?

With up to £5,539 up for grabs you should read on...

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15 August 2019

DVLA surrenders to industry pleas for online code extension to 21 days

Following 10 July 2015 announcement by the DVLA that the validity of the online code required to 'share driving licence' details with car hire companies has been extended from just 72 hours to 21 days, Hannah Maundrell, Editor in Chief of money.co.uk, comments.

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15 August 2019

money.co.uk comments: Treasury confirms new Innovative Finance ISA

Hannah Maundrell, Editor in Chief at money.co.uk, comments on the 2015 Summer Budget announcement that a new Innovative Finance ISA will be introduced in April 2016.

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14 August 2019

Barclaycard announces new giveaway

Barclaycard has announced that it will give away a case of wine worth £60 or a £15 gift voucher to customers who are accepted for its Platinum 33 and 34 month balance transfer card.

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