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Can You Claim Compensation After the Visa Payment Outage?

by Naomi Willis · updated 12 June 2018

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Still not got your money back after the Visa payment outage last week? You may be able to claim compensation if you were left out of pocket. Anyone who … [Read more...]

VISA Payment Outage Impacting ALL UK Payments

by Naomi Willis · updated 1 June 2018

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UPDATE: This issue has now partly been resolved and payments are starting to go through, but there is a backlog of transactions which means some payments still … [Read more...]

It’s Not The End of High-Cost Credit, But It’s a Start

by Naomi Willis · updated 9 December 2020

debt tear us apart

Debt! I hate debt - all debt! Bad debt gives you a feeling of being trapped, suffocated and hopeless. For me, my debt started when I was just 18. A … [Read more...]

Saving For retirement might not be so bad

by Ricky Willis · updated 1 March 2021

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Ever got depressed by all the news articles saying you need a pension worth eleventy billion pounds to retire? Or you'll face a choice between eating crusts … [Read more...]

HOW MUCH??! You Need at Least £260k to Retire

by Naomi Willis · updated 17 May 2018

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My eyes just did that thing they do in the cartoons! They popped opened and stayed there. My chin dropped open and if I was drinking my cup of tea I … [Read more...]

7 things to know when being made redundant

by Ricky Willis · updated 16 October 2020

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So, you landed your dream job, got a pay rise, and settled into your new role – then the ‘meeting’… The department is being closed, and you and all your … [Read more...]

Can you spot the camera on this cash machine?

by Naomi Willis · updated 22 November 2021

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It looks just like a normal cash machine. You put your card into the ATM, tap in your pin and cash pops out. But, it's been recording you... Can … [Read more...]

IT Glitch at Ffrees Leaves Financially Vulnerable People with No Money

by Naomi Willis · updated 22 April 2019

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Customers who have a current account with Ffrees have been left with no money after a technical issue has stopped any wages, pensions or benefits being paid … [Read more...]

Being Accepted for a Mortgage Is Easier Than You Think

by Ricky Willis · updated 3 May 2018

apply for a mortgage with bad debt

We have a five-year plan to get on the housing ladder due to our debt history and lack of business accounts, but our plans may be changing far quicker than we … [Read more...]

How to keep a spending diary (FREE money diary template)

by Naomi Willis · updated 13 March 2023

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Lost track of where your money has gone? Wish you had more cash left at the end of the month? Keep a spending diary to make sure you spend less and save more. … [Read more...]

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