Published in December 2009

The best - and worst - ways to borrow money

by Serena Cowdy | Are you thinking of borrowing money to pay for Christmas? Read this first!

Six top tips for an affordable loan

by Rachel Wait | If you're considering applying for a personal loan, make sure you follow these six top tips to get the best deal!

Why pay day loans suck

by Rachel Wait | It can be hard to make your money last until the next pay day, but don't be lured in by these rip-off loans...

My friend asked me to loan him £10,000

by Harvey Jones | Harvey Jones needs your help. His friend Chris has just asked him for a £10,000 loan. He has the money and trusts his friend to pay him back. What should he do?

Published in November 2009

The top 5 best loans

by Neil Faulkner | We look at the top five best loans, tell you about the cost of paying off loans early and look at the cheapest loans with the best early-repayment terms.

Published in October 2009

Get the best personal loan!

by John Fitzsimons | If you are on the hunt for a personal loan, here's a round of the best deals available...

Published in September 2009

Five top tips for getting a personal loan

by Alison Hunt | Check out these pointers before applying for a personal loan and you could save yourself a small fortune.

When you should say no to a best buy loan

by Jane Baker | If you need to borrow some money, you may be thinking about applying for a best buy loan. But here's why that may not always be your best option.

Published in August 2009

Love it or loathe it - A new top personal loan

by John Fitzsimons | There's a new market-leading loan available. But is it as good as it seems? John Fitzsimons investigates

Beware these high risk homeowner loans

by Neil Faulkner | What's a homeowner loan? What should you be wary of? Neil Faulkner has the answers.

Top personal loans are getting cheaper!

by Jane Baker | Need to borrow a bit of extra cash? Look no further than these five best buy personal loans.

Published in July 2009

Seven simple steps to shopping for a personal loan

by John Fitzsimons | Follow these essential rules, and avoid paying through the nose for that personal loan!

Published in June 2009

The ten best personal loans!

by John Fitzsimons | If you're short of a few bob, then a personal loan could be the answer to your prayers. John Fitzsimons rounds up the best loans in the market.

When a credit card is better than a loan

by Szu Ping Chan | A credit card is a great short term solution for tackling your debts. We point out just how much it can save you, as well as when a loan is better.

Love it or loathe it? - Sainsbury's personal loan

by Jane Baker | Jane Baker takes a look at the personal loan offered by Sainsbury's Bank

Love it or loathe it? - Zopa

by Ed Bowsher | Ed Bowsher takes a look at Zopa, an interesting alternative to the high street banks

Published in May 2009

Five cheap loans that are true best-buys!

by Neil Faulkner | Don''t be fooled by the best-buy tables. Neil Faulkner explains how to find a true low cost loan.

Three cheap ways to borrow money

by Szu Ping Chan | Szu Ping Chan rounds up some of the best loans on offer, and some creative alternatives...

How to choose the right personal loan

by Serena Cowdy | Do you need to borrow money? I'm going to help you decide whether a personal loan is the right choice for you.

Payday loans are devils in disguise

by Rachel Wait | Need some extra cash fast? Don't be tempted by this quick-fix.

Published in April 2009

Student loans to cost more than inflation

by Neil Faulkner | New regulations mean that, from September, student loans will no longer be free.

Three steps to a low-cost loan

by Cliff D'Arcy | Before you start looking for a personal loan, read these three tips to lower your monthly repayments.

Published in March 2009

Don't become loan shark bait

by Rachel Wait | Desperate times call for desperate measures, and more of us are turning to loan sharks in an attempt to get cash.

Published in February 2009

Watch out for misleading `best buy' loans

by Neil Faulkner | Taking out a loan? Been offered one with a low rate and a `payment holiday'? Read this before you go any further.

Steer Clear Of Secured Loans

by Cliff D'Arcy | The Bank of England's base rate has dived from 5% in October to 1% today. However, secured personal loans and second mortgages remain stubbornly expensive.

Published in January 2009

The Return Of The Loan Arranger

by Cliff D'Arcy | If you're fed up with paying high rates of interest on credit and store cards, then a fixed-rate personal loan may save you money.