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Have a U Account and unsure what to do?
With the recent news that U Account are withdrawing from the market on 3rd May 2022 it is uncertain times for customers who are unsure what to do, read our tips on making the transition to a new banking solution run as smooth as possible.
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How Online Banking has Revolutionised the Industry
It’s no exaggeration to say that few things have changed the way we go about our daily lives more than the internet. The last three decades have seen the internet loom large…
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Read more6 Reasons why people are unbanked or underbanked
While many of us may take having a bank account for granted, there remains a sizeable amount of people who find themselves with limited access to mainstream banking services. The terms most commonly…
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Turmoil Within UK’s Employment Sectors
Turmoil within UKs employment sectors: Does the post Brexit immigration policy spell uncertainty on the horizon
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Could the Government be about to Introduce Zero Interest Loans?
Prior to the Autumn Budget, Philip Hammond revealed that the government was considering the introduction of zero interest loans. A measure designed to help the 3 million people caught in a poverty cycle, those on a low income would be able to borrow money without ending up in vast amounts of debt.
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Effects of Financial Stress Hits UK Workers
Britain currently has the lowest rates of unemployment seen in the country in 40 years but despite this, there’s mass financial stress. Many workers find it hard to get from one payday to the next, running out of money for essentials mid-month.
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Payday Lender Slammed for Using Brexit to Scaremonger Customers into Loans
Just when you think you’ve heard everything possible about Brexit, here’s another story to add to the collection. Payday lender, Peachy, has been scolded by the ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) for one of its adverts which used the political situation to scare people into applying.
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Sweatcoin – the Digital Currency which Pays you for Getting Fit
Do you struggle to find the motivation to exercise? Well, there could be some good news heading your way with Sweatcoin, the system that gives our monetary rewards in return for exercise.
2 years ago
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New Shopping App Promoted By Snoop Dogg – Is It Causing More Debt For Millennials?
If you’re a Twitter regular, you might have seen the hashtag #Klarna trending, backed by big name rapper Snoop Dogg. A Swedish shopping app that’s aimed particularly at millennials, Klarna is offering customers a new way to pay but is it likely to lead to spiraling debts?
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