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Former students face up to higher interest rates

Former students face up to higher interest rates

While thousands of new students are embarking on a new chapter in their lives, many graduates are facing up to higher repayments on their student loans.

House prices fall as supply demand gap lessens

House prices fell for the second month in a row during August, as the supply demand imbalance appears to be unwinding.

Computer says no approach spurns home buyers

Wannabe home buyers are being denied the opportunity to secure a foothold on the property ladder by overzealous credit scoring systems.

Almost half of Britons neglect pension review

Almost half of working Britons have never reviewed their pension plans, new figures have revealed.

Product focus: One year bonds

Although five year bonds offer some of the highest rates in the market, many savers remain wary about locking their money away for a long term.
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Latest Blog

What would it take to make you switch?
by JamesH
What would it take to make you switch? If it is true that people are more likely to change their football team than their current account provider, then the banks may as well start spending their money on promoting other products.

Whether the research that concluded such a thing – who over the age of 11 really changes their football team, for crying out loud? – was credible will surely be put to the test as the banks ramp up the quality of their offers designed to make us seriously consider changing who we carry out ...

Money Tips

Student prepaid cards
Prepaid Cards are perfect for students starting university. Keep student debts in check, these cards let you to easily manage your finances, there are no monthly account charges and no credit checks.

Worried about how you will repay your mortgage?
Financially a few things can weigh so heavily on a mind, than worry about paying your mortgage. Worrying can be good for you; in that it can be the spark that ignites the fire of action.

High maintenance savings
Why it pays to be high maintenance when it comes to saving

Using a credit card can help improve your credit rating
Credit cards, when used responsibly and in a disciplined manner, can actually improve your credit rating

The 0% introductory purchase credit card deal
A 0% purchase credit card can be fantastic way to buy now pay later...

Are some banks foreign to you?
Have you ever checked our best buy charts and not recognised the names of some of the banks listed?

Student Money Saving Tips
It’s not all caps, gowns & bicycles with textbooks underarm...

Festival Tips
Make sure your festival experience is one to repeat...

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Guides

Current and Packaged Accounts
If you’re one of those lucky people who are always in the black, it’s still worth considering your current account options.

Current & Bank Accounts with Overdraft Facility
What kind of bank account user are you? Do you regularly dip into your overdraft to get through the month?

The Basic Bank Account
What type of Current Account user are you? Do you worry about overspending? Have you slipped over your bank account buffer before without realising?

Changes To Child Trust Funds
In May the government announced plans to reduce, and then withdraw the contributions it makes to Child Trust Funds. How will you save for your childs future?