Our Guides and Blog

Our blog contains lots of tips and information on credit cards, bank accounts, loans and more. But more importantly, we want to help you make the right financial choices for your situation. This is why we always aim to provide information that is accurate, uncomplicated and relevant. Making the right choices could save you money and give you peace of mind.

Moving house? Don't forget to update your address ...

Moving house? Don't forget to update your address ...

With all the stress of moving home, it's easy to forget minor tasks like updating your address. But forgetting this important step can cause late payments, affect your credit score, identity theft and more.

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5 important things to do before you travel this summer

5 important things to do before you travel this summer

The summer holidays are in full swing. Across the country suitcases are being dragged out of the loft, travel-sized toiletries are filling up our shopping trolleys, and internet search histories are circling around all the sun, sea, sand and city breaks that Google can throw at us. 

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Borrowing money: a complete guide to doing it responsibly

Borrowing money: a complete guide to doing it responsibly

For every reason to borrow money, there’s a different way to borrow it. There are so many forms of credit out there, many obtainable with just a few clicks online, that it can be difficult to make an informed choice. Here are the important factors to consider before you take the plunge.

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5 BIG saving tips for the summer school holidays

5 BIG saving tips for the summer school holidays

With six weeks to fill, summer holidays can leave many families scrabbling around for cash and creative ideas. Throw in a cost of living crisis, sky-high airfares and threats of strike action at travel hubs and even a basic package holiday is looking increasingly difficult to pull off. Thankfully, a tight budget doesn’t have to limit your options.

 

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Mobile banking: what to do if your phone is stolen

Mobile banking: what to do if your phone is stolen

Banking apps make it easy to access bank accounts, transfer funds, and pay bills while you’re on the go. However, with this convenience comes the risk of mobile theft. And an opportunity for criminals.

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A beginner’s guide to saving for your children’s future

A beginner’s guide to saving for your children’s future

We all want to give our children the best start in life. That wish naturally focuses on their well-being. We also hope they will successfully manage their money and make smart financial choices. Much of this can be down to what we teach them about money from an early age.

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Online bank accounts: five benefits you need to know

Online bank accounts: five benefits you need to know

Online banking makes it possible for people to manage their finances from the comfort of their own homes, or even on the go, without the need to visit a local branch. Opening an online bank account can be daunting with so many available. To help you get started here are five benefits that can come with having an online only bank account.

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Five steps to improve your finances during a crisis

Five steps to improve your finances during a crisis

Most of us are thinking more about saving money during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. While some people focus on locking down spending, statistics from the Financial Conduct Authority show that 12.9 million people in the UK have low financial resilience. That means one in four people could already be in financial difficulty, and may need help with money management. We’ve created this guide to suggest a few ways you may be able to improve your situation.

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