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Battle of the Payment Processors: Visa vs MasterCard

Who will you choose in the battle of the payment providers?

6 months ago

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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.

4 years ago

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The Main Reasons UK Citizens can be Excluded from Mainstream Banking

Many people in the UK may taking banking for granted, but for a large number of others, gaining access to a lot of banking products proves very problematic. Financial Exclusion Financial exclusion remains a…

4 years ago

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Financial Inclusion – What is it?

Many people are keen to find ways to be financially independent and financially secure, but this often comes with a need to get support from a financial service. To help you on…

4 years ago

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The Impact of Financial Exclusion On Adults in the UK

There are many adults in the UK that are deemed to be financially excluded. Financial exclusion occurs when a person is unable to access financial services such as bank accounts, credit and…

4 years ago

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3 Causes of Financial Exclusion in the UK

Every year in the UK, people find themselves being financially excluded. This means that they are unable to access anything more than basic bank accounts at best, leaving them in a situation…

4 years ago

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Financial Exclusion – What is it?

If you have a low income or poor credit, then you may be at genuine risk of financial exclusion. If this happens, you will not be in a strong position to get credit…

4 years ago

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Six Myths About Temporary Work – Debunked!

You may be getting fed up of people asking when you will get a ‘real’ job. By ‘real’ they mean permanent but being an agency worker can suit many of us just fine.

4 years ago

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When is ‘Free’ Not Free?

Free banking is “a dangerous myth … customers may think their account is free, but the true costs are actually hidden.”

4 years ago

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