Martin Lewis explains why credit score ‘isn’t real’ and shares ‘the holy trinity’ of measures lenders use to assess you – The Scottish Sun …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MARTIN Lewis has explained why your credit score “isn’t real” and shared “the holy trinity” of measures lenders use to assess you. The famed money saving expert … Read more
‘It’s the right thing to do,’ Govt doubles cash pot to wipe out school meal debt …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MINISTERS last night doubled their school meals debt relief fund to £2.8million — in a pre-Christmas boost for hard-up families. Nats promised to finally fulfil a pledge to scrap the arrears one year after our … Read more
Map reveals worst councils for sending bailiffs to chase overpaid housing benefit – how to challenge it …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A MAP has revealed the worst local authorities for sending bailiffs to chase overpaid housing benefit. Around 2.7million households in England and Wales had a knock at the door from debt collectors last year, research … Read more
Urgent warning to Netflix users over new bank-raiding scam that STEALS accounts …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> NETFLIX users have been warned over a bank-raiding scam that can steal their accounts and credit card information. Cybersecurity experts have revealed the signs of the swindle and steps you can take to protect yourself. 1 Netflix users have … Read more
High street bank launches to dish out £150 free cash to thousands of new customers …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A major high street bank has relaunched a big £150 cash incentive – here’s how you can cash in. The bank is launching a new switch-and-stay offer, as the switch wars between banks trying to poach customers from … Read more
Big online bank with 3.6million customers to AXE popular feature that could see them miss out on cash …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A HUGE online bank with 3.6million customers is set to axe a popular feature from all current accounts. Starling Bank is to stop paying all of its customers interest on their current account … Read more
Scots more intimidated by banks than loan sharks, it’s revealed as dodgy lenders target food banks …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A TRADING standards chief has revealed a rise in the use of loan sharks is partly down to borrowers finding illegal lenders “less intimidating” than High Street banks. Up to 300,000 people in Scotland are … Read more
Horror Android and iPhone mistake lets ‘Ghost Tap’ crooks clone your card to go on spending sprees …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A NEW money scam targeting Android and iPhone owners can rinse victims bank accounts without needing their physical card or phone. The attack, dubbed ‘Ghost Tap’, is cloning cards linked to Google Pay and … Read more
Nationwide is making a huge change to credit card rules in months affecting millions of customers …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> NATIONWIDE will make some major changes to its credit card rules in the coming months. The nation’s largest building society, serving approximately 17 million customers, will soon prohibit all account holders from using their credit … Read more
How to save £1,095 to cover the cost of Christmas in just 30 days or less …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> BRITS are expected to spend an average of £434 on Christmas presents, festive food and travel this festive season. But one in six people say this Christmas will be a struggle financially, according to research … Read more
High street banks offering ‘meagre’ savings rates as best and worst revealed …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> SAVERS should ditch “meagre” rates at high street banks for better returns elsewhere. Experts have warned that the most competitive saving rates are no longer coming from the big banks you’d expect. Digital banks and building societies are now … Read more
Just days left for households to bag £150 free cash before Christmas – can you get the bank boost? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> CUSTOMERS have just days left to bag a whopping £150 free cash from a major high street bank in time for Christmas – here’s how. Earlier this year, The Co-operative Bank announced … Read more
TSB issues warning over £100 charge hitting bank account customers …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> TBS has issued a warning over a £100 charge that could hit some bank account customers. It comes as households prepare their shopping lists for Black Friday and Christmas spending. 1 TSB has issued a warning over a £100 charge hitting … Read more
Urgent warning for buy now, pay later shoppers this Christmas …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> IN the run up to Christmas, charities and consumer experts are warning shoppers about the hidden risks of ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes. This payment option can be a handy way to spread the cost of Christmas, interest-free and has grown … Read more
Martin Lewis issues warning that a MILLION have been overpaying student loans – check if you can get a refund of £100s – The Scottish Sun …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MARTIN Lewis has warned that a million people have been overpaying their student loans – and could be owed a refund. In the last tax … Read more
We use an unusual method to pay for things and it’s saved us over £8,000 – anyone can do it …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> PICKING up the family car at her local garage, Katie Atkinson, 32, begins to pay for her two new tyres – but not in the way you might expect. Instead of … Read more
Pre-budget jitters cause cost of government debt to creep higher …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> PRE-BUDGET jitters have caused the cost of government debt to creep higher. The rise comes despite the Chancellor desperately hoping to avoid a repeat of the meltdown that followed Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini Budget in 2022. 5 Jitters over Rachel Reeves’ Budget … Read more
Martin Lewis reveals urgent checks which can lower your energy bills – you could be owed thousands in credit …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MARTIN Lewis has urged Brits to make urgent checks that could save you thousands in credit and lower your energy bills. Speaking on the Martin Lewis Money Show, the founder of MoneySavingExpert.com explained how millions … Read more