If you’re stuck in your overdraft every month, you don’t need to be, and there are things you can do to make a change and clear your overdraft. As soon as you’re paid, it feels great until the bills are paid and – BAM – you’re straight back into using your expensive overdraft all over… more

Could a no credit check, no interest, no fee, buy now pay later supermarket be a lifesaver, or is it not all it’s cracked up to be? Buy now pay later sounds like a good idea from the outset. You may not have any money saved and, say, your TV is up the spout. A shop… more

Children think they’re making fast and easy cash, but are instead being used by gangs as money mules. Don’t let them become a victim of the scams. As the parent of a teenager, there’s a lot of stuff going on. And yes, clearly I’ve never been a teenager myself so have no idea what my… more

Time is running out! Claim PPI before the final 29 August 2019 deadline. It’s free and easy to do. Skint Dad is an ambassador of the FCA’s PPI deadline campaign. When I was a kid, I was one of those people who did my homework the night before it was due in. Sometimes I was… more

Guarantor loans, like ones from Amigo Loans, are dangerous and should be avoided. But, if you already have one, you may be able to get an interest refund. What do you think the most dangerous sort of credit is? Many people would say payday loans because of their horribly high-interest rates. Or perhaps overdrafts because… more

Stealing your money without touching your card! Contactless fraud hackers can break the Visa £30 contactless limit and steal your money. Fraud is everywhere, and while we can try to avoid it and think we’ll never full victim, it seems criminals won’t stop. Thing is, we keep being told contactless cards are safe, but I… more