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Many car and home insurers still charging over 25% APR to pay monthly
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (874+ words) Dean is an award-winning personal finance writer who's spent over 15 years helping consumers navigate the tangled and fascinating world of insurance. Around 23m car and home insurance policies are paid for monthly, according to figures from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)....
Should you trust a challenger bank with your savings?
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (1060+ words) Matthew is an award-winning journalist, specialising in savings, tax and insurance. A wave of 5% instant-access savings deals has arrived, but many of the best rates come from digital banks and app-based providers rather than familiar high street names." Chip, Revolut,…...
Average credit card interest hits record high: are you paying more than you should?
4+ week, 2+ day ago (1364+ words) Josh is an award-nominated journalist with nearly a decade of experience, including writing for national newspapers. A data whizz, he specialises in covering personal finance and investing. Using a credit card has become far more expensive in recent years, with…...
Ikea and Lloyds Bank unveil new credit cards " here's what each offers
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (901+ words) Ikea and Lloyds Bank have both unveiled new credit cards this week, aimed at very different types of spending. The Ikea Family credit card offers up to 20 months interest-free on in-store purchases, plus extra Ikea Family reward points." Meanwhile, the…...
Should you switch your credit card?
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (846+ words) Keeping a balance on your credit card could now be costing you more than ever. The average credit card APR has climbed to 35. 7% " matching the joint-highest rate on record (set in June 2025) " according to data from Moneyfacts. With around half…...