Published in December 2010

It shouldn’t take 785 years to switch current accounts!

by Robert Powell | We’ve collectively spent 785 years looking into current accounts in the last 12 months. But switching current accounts doesn't need to take a long time!

Six dangers of using a debit card

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Wait reveals why you may not always be better off paying with a debit card.

The Tesco Clubcard crisis

by John Fitzsimons | A scheme launched by supermarket giant Tesco to reward loyal customers has descended into chaos.

How to make money from your Christmas shopping!

by Robert Powell | Fancy getting rewarded for going Christmas shopping? Here’s my run down of the best ways to earn as you spend...

Six ways banks are allowed to bully you

by Rachel Wait | Watch out for these six sneaky bullying tactics!

Published in November 2010

The top six current accounts

by Rachel Wait | With Santander’s Zero Current Account soon to become more accessible, Rachel Wait takes a closer look at some of the best current accounts on the market.

There’s never been a better time to get a credit card

by John Fitzsimons | If you need to take advantage of some credit, you’ve never had such a range of options before.

The best way to pay for your baby!

by John Fitzsimons | A growing family means growing outgoings. But you don’t have to get up to your neck in the red to pay for it all.

The 16 month 0% credit card showdown!

by Robert Powell | The 0% APR balance transfer card scene has got a little crowded of late – Robert Powell takes a look at which card you should have in your wallet.

Loan rates are racing up

by Mike Kielty | Loan rates have shot up over the past two years. Mike Kielty reveals why the rates have increased, and what you can do to find the best deal.

5 reasons why you should ditch your current account

by Jane Baker | Three-quarters of Brits have never even thought about switching banks. Here are five reasons why you should.

Best ways to borrow £250 to £25,000!

by Jane Baker | Whether you need to pay for renovations to your home, a new car or simply make sure your finances will last you through the festive season, we reveal the most cost effective ways to borrow.

How ATMs make money

by Jane Baker | How do ATMs make money? Jane Baker finds out.

Top credit cards for Christmas shopping

by Jane Baker | Check out the six best festive flexible friends to cover all your Christmas shopping costs.

The credit card trick that won't die

by Neil Faulkner | Read about a credit card trick that just isn't dying, despite the best efforts of the government, the media and others.

Get a low-rate credit card for life!

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Wait rounds up the best credit cards on the market for those of you wanting a low interest rate for life!

Published in October 2010

Rid yourself of rip-off rates!

by Cliff D'Arcy | A government review of borrowing may lead to rate caps for credit and store cards. About time, too!

Top current accounts to suit your lifestyle

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Wait reveals the best current accounts to suit your needs...

16 extremely long interest-free credit cards

by Rachel Wait | If you fancy avoiding paying interest on your credit card for a year or more, check out these top deals....

Don't let this happen to your credit card!

by Serena Cowdy | Putting too much money on your credit card can get you into trouble.

Five ways to make money from credit cards

by Neil Faulkner | By being smart with your cards, you can make your plastic friend work for you!

A new way to earn rewards on your spending

by Jane Baker | As high street favourite Boots launches a new addition to its rewards scheme, we take a look at how it compares.

Fight back against rising loan rates

by Rachel Wait | Interest rates on personal loans have steadily risen over the past two years. But if you know where to look, you can still get a competitive deal...

The current account with the full package

by Rachel Wait | Fancy all the perks that come with a packaged current account, but don’t fancy the monthly fee? Here’s how you can enjoy it all without paying a penny.

8 times when you shouldn’t use your credit card

by John Fitzsimons | Your plastic friend is not always your best bet.

Good news for everyone with a current account

by Jane Baker | Ever wondered what your bank’s track record is like for dealing with customer complaints? Find out here.

The sexiest bank account in Britain

by lovemoney.com staff | Could a current account that pays zero interest be the best in Britain? Find out which bank we're talking about - and why we think it's so good!

The banks you complained about more this year

by Neil Faulkner | We look at which banks have the fewest complaints per customer, which banks are getting fewer complaints this year compared to last year and which have the best products.

Stop rate hikes on your credit card

by Donna Ferguson | Credit card providers can hike up rates on their credit cards at any moment. Here’s how to stop them doing it to you!

Credit cards that make shopping cheaper

by Neil Faulkner | How can you save money by spending on your credit card rather than your bank card? We review the best cards for this practice.

Published in September 2010

Beware of rip-off card fees!

by Cliff D'Arcy | Companies and councils use ‘plastic piracy’ to con customers who pay by credit or debit card...

The longest new interest-free credit cards

by Serena Cowdy | We round up the best of the best balance transfer credit card options.

The five cheapest ways to borrow

by Jane Baker | Personal loans rates are still enormous compared with the base rate. Find out how you can borrow more cheaply.

Why 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.

Three reasons not to get a 0% card

by John Fitzsimons | Don’t get tempted by interest-free cards – for some borrowers, there is a better choice.

Ditch these credit cards - quick!

by Rachel Wait | If you have any one of these credit cards, the time has come to ditch and switch!

The worst banks for overdrafts

by Rachel Wait | If you have a tendency to slip into your planned overdraft, watch out for rising overdraft rates.

A new credit card to use abroad

by Rachel Wait | Sainsbury’s has launched a new credit card which could be perfect for regular travellers. There’s just one snag...

88% of us don't know this about our credit cards

by Serena Cowdy | Most people don’t know the credit card fact that could save them a packet. Do you?

Top tips for recent graduates

by Emma Roberts | Finishing University is a really exciting time but the prospect of finding a job and managing your finances can be daunting. So here I’m going to take you through some great tips on how to make your graduate funds go further.

Something you need to know about your credit card

by Jane Baker | Some credit card companies are adopting fairer rules for charging you less. Let’s find out which ones...

Dump these current accounts now

by Serena Cowdy | We show you how to have a better relationship with your current account!

Cheaper loans hit the market, but hurry!

by Jane Baker | Great news for borrowers: loan rates have just reached their lowest level since the credit crunch hit, but you’ll have to act fast.

Pay less when borrowing a loan

by Mark Adams | The average rate on a £5,000 personal loan has hit 12.6% - its highest level since 2000 - even though the official cost of borrowing is at an all-time low. Don’t stand for it - from the best card deals to peer-to-peer lending networks, we reveal the low-cost alternatives to taking out a loan.

Win rewards for spending interest-free

by Rachel Wait | Find out how you can enjoy rewards as well as interest-free spending with your credit card...

Switch to a high-interest current account

by Jane Baker | Find out how to earn as much as 5% on the balance in your current account!

2,000 reasons to hate this bank

by Mark Adams | The big banks are receiving thousands of complaints a day as consumers take a stand against unjust charges and shoddy products - and new rules are forcing them to publish our grievances in full. We sift through the evidence to name Britain’s worst banks - and show you how to switch to a better deal

Transfer your credit balance for free

by Serena Cowdy | There’s now a balance transfer credit card with a real difference - so does it knock spots off the rest?

Published in August 2010

The top rewards cards revealed!

by Jane Baker | Find out which of these ten high street rewards credit cards offers shoppers the best deal.

Overdrafts are more expensive than payday loans!

by Jane Baker | A payday loan can be a horrifically expensive way to borrow money, but an unplanned overdraft could be even worse.

The best bank accounts for students

by Emma Roberts | With banks battling for new student customers, choosing the best student account can be tricky. Emma Roberts reveals what you should look for when signing up for a student bank account and reviews what popular providers are offering.

The secret ways banks penalise you

by Jane Baker | Find out how 'free' banking can actually cost you a small fortune.

The five biggest current account traps

by Rachel Wait | Looking for a new current account? Don’t get caught out by these five traps....

Get revenge on your bank

by Donna Ferguson | Use your current account to your advantage and you will gain access to the best deals on the market.

A new 16 months interest-free credit card

by Rachel Wait | With Barclaycard extending its interest-free offer to become a market-leader, we reveal which 0% balance transfer cards you should have in your wallet.

Five savvy ways to use credit cards

by Serena Cowdy | Credit cards can be heroes as well as villains. Here are five top tips to make them work harder for you.

Get a £2,000 refund from your credit card provider

by Neil Faulkner | Credit-card providers should refund us when a purchase goes wrong, but how does it work in practice?

Britain’s worst bank revealed!

by Jane Baker | Most UK banks are truly lacking in the customer service stakes, but find out which ones are the worst.

Three banks that reward you

by Rachel Wait | These three banks actually reward their customers.... imagine that!

My baby will pay for my holiday

by John Fitzsimons | All that spending on nappies and cots can be used to cover the costs of jetting off for some sun.

When borrowing more costs less

by Jane Baker | Borrowing a little extra with a personal loan could save you hundreds of pounds. We explain how.

This week's top credit cards

by Emma Roberts | Emma Roberts gives the lowdown on some of the best credit card deals around.

Get £120 for using this credit card

by John Fitzsimons | This new credit card offers a phenomenal return on modest spending

Five top places to get a loan

by Rachel Wait | With more and more banks refusing to lend to new customers, we reveal the best places to get a personal loan...

Get paid to spend interest-free

by Jane Baker | The American Express Platinum Cashback Card has always been a popular choice, but now it’s offering you even more benefits.

The top ten 0% credit cards

by Serena Cowdy | We highlight the 0% cards knocking spots off the competition.

Published in July 2010

The card you must have for purchases

by John Fitzsimons | One of the best purchase cards around just got even better!

Why the new Metro Bank is a threat

by Jane Baker | How does Britain’s first new high street bank in more than 100 years measure up against the old boys?

Credit card rates reach 8-year high

by Jane Baker | If you’re paying the standard APR on your credit card, you’re being ripped off more than ever. Check out all the best interest-free deals.

When prepaid cards beat credit cards

by Serena Cowdy | Prepaid cards seem to be everywhere at the moment. We show you what they’re all about.

The best ever 0% balance transfer credit cards

by Jane Baker | Fancy 16 months interest-free credit on your balance? Well, look no further…

The five most popular graduate accounts

by Emma Roberts | Emma Roberts reveals how graduates can successfully deal with their post-university finances.

The UK’s favourite bank account

by John Fitzsimons | We look at the most loved current account in the UK, and what makes it so special

Ten credit cards I hate

by Cliff D'Arcy | Cliff D’Arcy reveals a deck of cruel credit cards!

Debit cards vs credit cards

by Cliff D'Arcy | Plastic cards are all the same, right? Wrong! Debit and credit cards go head-to-head over ten rounds -- and a winner emerges!

3 top tips when taking out a loan

by John Fitzsimons | John Fitzsimons looks at the crucial things to remember before you apply for a loan

3 top tips when taking out a loan - Video script

by John Fitzsimons | John Fitzsimons looks at the crucial things to remember before you apply for a loan

Make the most of your loyalty cards

by Serena Cowdy | Follow these tips and double, triple or even quadruple the value of your loyalty points!

Why I love all-round credit cards

by John Fitzsimons | If you like to keep your credit cards simple, an all-round card is for you. And what’s more, there’s now a great selection to choose from

How Section 75 can protect you

by Jane Baker | Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act can help when your credit card purchases go wrong

How Section 75 can protect you - Video script

by Jane Baker | Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act can help when your credit card purchases go wrong

5 tips to protect yourself from ATM fraud

by Donna Ferguson | Card skimming scammers managed to steal £80 million in the past year. Here's how to protect yourself from ATM fraud.

Credit cards you can trust

by Jane Baker | You can now enjoy generous interest-free periods on spending and balance transfers using just one credit card.

Where to find a better bank deal

by Mark Adams | Greedy banks cost us £430 each in excessive charges and poor service last year, according to a major new survey. We name and shame the banks with the steepest current account fees and charges - and show you how to switch to a better deal

5 ways to get an overdraft for free

by Jane Baker | The banks are starting to change the way they charge for overdrafts. Find out where to find the cheapest deals - and even get your overdraft for free.

Good news about your credit card

by Neil Faulkner | The credit-card industry has had big changes forced upon it that'll save us money, and some are beginning to take effect.

Nine extremely long interest-free cards

by Rachel Wait | With many balance transfer credit cards offering 15 months interest-free, how do you really know which one is best? We take a closer look.

Published in June 2010

Make £225 switching your current account

by John Fitzsimons | Thanks to a new promotion you’re quids in if you take out this market-leading account.

Lloyds is ripping its customers off

by Jane Baker | Lloyds TSB is reducing many current account fees from December, but one new charge has a very nasty sting in the tail.

Avoid this danger and earn 5% on savings

by Jane Baker | Will holding a fistful of current accounts do more harm to your credit score than good?

The top five personal loans

by Rachel Wait | There’s a new market-leader in the personal loans market...

The six best credit cards

by Neil Faulkner | With the credit-card market shifting around a lot recently, it’s worth rounding up the very best currently out there.

Last chance to grab free British Airways flights!

by Rachel Wait | Find out how to fly for free on British Airways....

The worst credit cards in Britain

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Robson names and shames three of the worst credit cards on the market. Avoid these cards - or suffer the consequences...

The great current account trick

by Jane Baker | Find out the trick that all savvy savers know

10 ways to beat your bank!

by Jane Baker | Your bank is only interested in making as much profit from you as it can. Here are ten easy ways to keep your cash out of their coffers.

The great current account trick - Video script

by Jane Baker | Find out the trick that all savvy savers know

How to beat your bank

by Jane Baker | Your bank will do everything in its power to make money out of you. Here’s how to fight back and win!

How to beat your bank - Video script

by Jane Baker | Your bank will do everything in its power to make money out of you. Here’s how to fight back and win!

Now is the time to get a 0% credit card!

by Rachel Wait | If you’re paying a high rate of interest on your credit card, now’s the time to do something about it!

New 10% cashback credit card!

by Jane Baker | Egg’s new credit card offers a whopping 10% cashback, but is this deal as great as it seems?

The 1,737% APR loan

by Rachel Wait | The Government now says it's OK to charge 1,737% APR on a loan.

Four banks that are trying to suck up to you

by Rachel Wait | Increasing numbers of lenders are offering cash as an incentive for switching your current account. Here, we highlight some of the best ones around...

A credit card for lazy people

by Christina Jordan | Forget switching and relax with a long-term credit card...

Good news for loan borrowers

by John Fitzsimons | Things have got an awful lot better for those that need to borrow a loan.

Three banks that treat their customers well

by Rachel Wait | Believe it or not, some banks do offer rewards for customer loyalty. But which ones?

Easy ways to borrow thousands of pounds

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Wait weighs up the pros and cons of taking out a low APR credit card versus a personal loan...

Earn the highest rate on your easy access savings

by John Fitzsimons | Want to earn a high, fixed rate of 5% on your easy access savings? It's easy with this clever trick....

The advantages of a low APR credit card

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson takes a look at why you might be better off using a low interest credit card.

Great news for credit card borrowers

by John Fitzsimons | Warnings of the demise of balance transfers were somewhat premature – 0% periods are growing again!

The advantages of a low APR credit card - Video script

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Robson takes a look at why you might be better off using a low interest credit card.

Ditch these awful current accounts

by Jane Baker | Why pay for your current account when the best ones are completely free?

Don’t let your bank rip you off!

by Jane Baker | Find out why packaged current accounts are a waste of your money

Don’t let your bank rip you off! - Video script

by Jane Baker | Find out why packaged current accounts are a waste of your money

Published in May 2010

Where to find the cheapest overdrafts

by Mark Adams | The average cost of an authorised overdraft is at a 10-year high - even though the official cost of borrowing has slumped to an all-time low. We find out why - and hunt down the cheapest current accounts deals for dipping into the red.

Three top tips for a successful balance transfer

by Rachel Robson | If you’re applying for a balance transfer credit card, make sure you follow these top tips.

The cards you’re conned into using

by John Fitzsimons | More than 40% of us are pushed into taking out these awful cards which do nothing but harm.

Three top tips for a successful balance transfer - Video script

by Rachel Wait | If you’re applying for a balance transfer credit card, make sure you follow these top tips.

How to complain to your bank and win

by Jane Baker | If your bank has treated you unfairly, check out these five steps to help you complain successfully

How to complain to your bank and win - Video script

by Jane Baker | If your bank has treated you unfairly, check out these five steps to help you complain successfully.

14 very long interest-free credit cards

by Jane Baker | Want to take advantage of a fantastic 0% balance transfer deal? Find all the best ones here.

How to complain to your bank and win

by Jane Baker | The big banks have a terrible track record for dealing fairly with customer complaints. This article will show you how to successfully fight back.

Transfer balance to 0% and dodge the fee!

by Neil Faulkner | Find out the real cost of balance-transfer fees, and learn how you can TRULY borrow for free!

Use these credit cards to avoid this rip-off!

by Rachel Wait | If you don’t want to get stung by negative order of payment, make sure you use one of these seven credit cards...

Royal Bank of Scotland Platinum card

by Donna Ferguson | The Royal Bank of Scotland Platinum card is one of the best cards you can use to pay off your credit card debts. Find out why.

Natwest Platinum card

by Donna Ferguson | The Natwest Platinum card is one of the best cards you can use to pay off your credit card debts. Find out why.

12 ways your credit card rips you off

by Neil Faulkner | The modern credit card comes with a dozen devious and costly tricks. Read this to avoid them!

Four top personal loans

by Serena Cowdy | We highlight your cheapest borrowing options in the world of personal loans.

The top cards for stoozing!

by John Fitzsimons | Fancy making some free money just by being clever with your credit card? These are the plastic friends you need!

The top cards for stoozing! - Video script

by John Fitzsimons | Fancy making some free money just by being clever with your credit card? These are the plastic friends you need!

The ultimate guide to stoozing

by John Fitzsimons | Fancy making some easy, free money? Play this clever trick with your credit card.

Published in April 2010

Hey big spender! Get the right plastic

by Christina Jordan | Summer’s on its way, and there are holidays, sun cream and ice cream to pay for, but it’s essential you get the right credit card to avoid financial meltdown.

Earn 6% on your savings

by Jane Baker | It's been a long time since savings rates looked healthy, but there's a new way to earn 6% on your cash.

Earn 6% on your savings - Video script

by Jane Baker | It's been a long time since savings rates looked healthy, but there's a new way to earn 6% on your cash.

Earn more £££ from your salary!

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Robson highlights five easy ways to get more from your salary - using only your current account.

Celebrate the death of cash

by Serena Cowdy | Cash is no longer King. Throw everything out of your wallet except your cards!

My favourite card for 0% on purchases

by John Fitzsimons | This market-leading credit card offers 12 months' interest-free credit on new purchases - with an extra bonus feature that is truly the icing on the cake for John Fitzsimons...

10 traps to avoid when taking out a loan

by Neil Faulkner | Taking out a new loan can be fraught with dangers. Here are the ten costliest booby traps to watch out for.

This dangerous mistake could cost you £10,000

by Szu Ping Chan | Make this mistake and a £2,500 credit card debt will take you 50 years to pay off and cost you over £10,000...

Don't use your credit card to do this!

by Serena Cowdy | Serena Cowdy looks at the perils of withdrawing cash with your credit card

Don’t use your credit card to do this!

by Serena Cowdy | Serena Cowdy looks at the perils of withdrawing cash with your credit card

Borrowers: Your worst nightmare just came true

by John Fitzsimons | Calling all rate tarts and credit card borrowers - if you want a new 0% card, you'd better hurry because we have some very, VERY bad news...

5 reasons not to take out a loan today

by Jane Baker | Thinking of taking out a small personal loan? Here are five reasons why you shouldn't.

Best all-round credit card!

by Jane Baker | This brand new credit card offers a fantastic 0% deal which won’t deviously rack up your interest bill like most other cards.

Top credit cards for spending!

by Rachel Wait | If you’re planning to spend on your credit card, make sure you use one of these top cards...

The UK's nastiest credit card tricks!

by Cliff D'Arcy | If Cliff D’Arcy was running for parliament this election, the first thing he’d do would be to clean up these five dangerous credit card rip-offs....

The Tesco Clubcard Credit Card - Video Script

by Rachel Wait | This credit card is brilliant for purchases. Find out why...

Five cracking current accounts

by Mark Adams | Anger at the big banks’ shabby customer service standards has hit the highest level of Government - and, no wonder, when more than half of all current accounts pay no interest on balances in credit. Don’t stand for it - get a better deal with one of these five cracking current accounts

Get a better overdraft today!

by Rachel Wait | If you’re constantly dipping into the red, make sure you’ve got a decent overdraft!

Don’t use your credit card to do this!

by Serena Cowdy | Find out about four things you should never do with your flexible friend…

The clever way to beat your credit card debt

by Jane Baker | Find out how to pay less interest on your credit card spending, and kick you debts into touch more quickly

The clever way to beat your credit card debt - video script

by Jane Baker | Find out how to pay less interest on your credit card spending, and kick your debts into touch more quickly.

Earn 5% on your easy-access savings

by Christina Jordan | It's still possible to earn 5% on easy-access savings, if you know this cheeky trick...

How the banks lied to us

by Neil Faulkner | Banks have said one thing to our faces and another thing behind our backs. Neil Faulkner examines just how they’ve managed to get away with it.

This credit card beats the longest 0% cards

by Jane Baker | Find out why this brand new credit card is better than even the longest 0% balance transfer and purchase cards. Move over Virgin and Tesco - we think this new credit card kicks ass!

Published in March 2010

Three reasons not to borrow a loan today

by Neil Faulkner | Thinking of taking out a loan? Here are three reasons why it's a bad idea at the moment.

Five top tips for choosing a current account

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson reveals some top tips for switching current accounts.

Five top tips for choosing a current account - Video script

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Robson reveals some top tips for switching current accounts.

Get £339 for using your credit card

by John Fitzsimons | Which credit card gives you the most valuable return on your spending? Reward cards, cashback cards or airmiles cards? John Fitzsimons investigates.

13 very long interest-free credit cards

by Neil Faulkner | Choice is returning to credit-card customers with there now being 13 deals lasting 13 months or longer. Neil Faulkner examines the pros and cons of each credit card.

Earn £200+ while you shop!

by Jane Baker | There's a seriously good new credit card that allows you to earn some extra cash when you're doing your shopping.

Top six current account mistakes

by Rachel Wait | Got a current account? Make sure you don’t make these mistakes...

New market-leading 0% balance transfer card

by Rachel Wait | A big shake-up in the credit card market means there's a new market-leading, interest-free balance transfer card - but this is not the good news it appears to be...

Don’t get caught out by negative order of payment

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson explains how negative order of payment works and how to avoid it.

Avoid this credit card!

by Serena Cowdy | This credit card from a market-leading provider appears to offer you a great deal, but get it and you’ll regret it, says Serena Cowdy.

Don’t get caught out by negative order of payment - Video Script

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Robson explains how negative order of payment works and how to avoid it.

A new way to earn free money!

by Serena Cowdy | We review the new rewards scheme hoping to knock spots off the competition.

The best loyalty schemes for shoppers

by Jane Baker | Do the rewards on offer from your favourite retailers really offer you a good deal?

The very best cashback credit card

by John Fitzsimons | Get a cashback card and you can make some serious cash, simply by using your credit card regularly. But which is better - Egg or Amex?

The six best credit cards

by Neil Faulkner | With the credit-card market shifting around a lot recently, it’s worth rounding up the very best currently out there.

Why banks are worse than loan sharks

by Cliff D'Arcy | In a surprising first, lovemoney.com defends the fees and rates charged by loan sharks. That’s because several high-street banks are much worse...

Britain’s worst banks

by Christina Jordan | New figures from the Financial Ombudsman show which banks and financial firms treat us the worst.

Make this credit card mistake and lose £11,834

by Rachel Wait | By simply changing your credit card habits, you could save a fortune.

Make £100 in 10 minutes

by Chiara Cavaglieri | Want to make £100 in 10 minutes? It's easy!

Published in February 2010

Three very good credit cards for borrowers

by Serena Cowdy | Whether you're looking for a top 0% balance transfer deal, a lifetime debt-busting solution or a 0% loan, these credit cards can help you knock your finances into shape.

13 very long interest-free credit cards

by Neil Faulkner | Choice is returning to credit-card customers with there now being 13 deals lasting 13 months or longer. Neil Faulkner examines the pros and cons of each credit card.

Great credit cards for frequent flyers

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson checks out a brilliant credit card for keen travellers

Great credit cards for frequent flyers

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Robson checks out a brilliant credit card for keen travellers

Loan rates jump to 10 year high

by Mark Adams | If you need to borrow money but don't want to pay through the nose for it, here's how to avoid the rip-off rates.

The top six rewards cards

by John Fitzsimons | There are a number of new credit card promotions offering you phenomenal returns for your spending. John Fitzsimons takes a closer look at the top six.

Bag a free holiday with your credit card!

by Rachel Wait | Use your credit card to get a free holiday this year.

Credit card rate hike warning

by Rachel Wait | Today, Capital One raised the interest rate on its credit cards by 90%, and similar increases may soon be on the way from other providers. Here's how to fight back against the rate hikes!

Five weapons of money destruction

by Cliff D'Arcy | Avoid these five financial traps at all cost, or you'll end up losing a fortune!

Get the perfect credit card

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Robson reveals which market-leading credit card is the perfect credit card for you.

Obliterate your overdraft for good!

by Neil Faulkner | There is unquestionably one tactic that's better than all others for getting out of your overdraft for good.

Breathe easy with this new balance transfer card

by Jane Baker | This new 0% credit card offers 15 months interest-free on balance transfers, so you can finally demolish your debts. Plus, you can make sure you avoid getting rejected.

A great new balance transfer card

by John Fitzsimons | John Fitzsimons reviews a terrific new credit card to rival Virgin

Improve your chances of getting credit

by Neil Faulkner | Here are some tips to help you get that good credit card deal, despite a less than perfect credit record.

A great new balance transfer card

by John Fitzsimons | John Fitzsimons reviews a terrific new credit card to rival Virgin

The best rewards credit card in Britain!

by Rachel Wait | We reveal which credit card provider you voted the best for rewards in our recent poll...

Published in January 2010

Five super all-round credit cards

by Szu Ping Chan | Tired of using several different credit cards for different purposes? These credit cards provide the perfect solution...

The best cashback credit card in Britain

by Serena Cowdy | We announce the cashback credit cards that knock your socks off!

The best credit card in Britain

by Rachel Wait | We reveal which credit card provider lovemoney.com readers think should be crowned The Best Credit Card in Britain for interest rates...

The ultimate current accounts for rate tarts!

by John Fitzsimons | You’ve been voting in your droves for the best current accounts. But who has topped the lot for offering the best return on your money?

The most loved credit cards in Britain

by John Fitzsimons | We polled the lovemoney.com community to find out which credit cards you love the most. So which one came top?

Your most-loved credit card

by Jane Baker | We polled you, our lovemoney.com viewers, to find out which credit card provider you love the most. Discover the results here…

Top loans for all borrowers

by Serena Cowdy | We separate the wheat from the chaff to reveal the top borrowing solutions to suit everyone.

Beat rising credit card rates

by Mark Adams | Average credit card interest rates this week reached their highest level for four years. Here's how to fight back and save yourself hundreds of pounds.

Don't fall for these credit card tricks

by Neil Faulkner | New proposals this week reveal credit card companies are sneakily trying to get away with screwing us all over, by pretending to help us. Here's what you need to watch out for.

Online banking: How to stay safe

by Jane Baker | If you bank online, follow these top tips to keep your money safe from fraudsters.

Get £150 just for using your credit card!

by John Fitzsimons | John Fitzsimons looks at an exciting new credit card which offers terrific rewards on your everyday spending.

12 brilliant balance transfer cards for 2010

by Jane Baker | Don't miss my dozen top credit card deals to help you destroy your debts this year.

Slash your credit card debt in four easy steps

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson highlights four ways to pay off your credit card debt

The cleverest current account around

by John Fitzsimons | John Fitzsimons reviews a current account which pays you £5 a month - no matter what your balance is

Wave goodbye to your overdraft forever

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson highlights three ways to tackle your overdraft and get rid of it for good.

Three ways to get rid of your overdraft for good!

by Rachel Wait | If you’re desperate to wave goodbye to your overdraft forever, this is how to do it!

Be a savvy borrower in 2010

by Jane Baker | Find out what the New Year holds for borrowers who are looking for a personal loan.

Top reward and cashback cards

by Szu Ping Chan | We take you through the best credit cards that reward your shopping habits...

How to save more of your salary

by Serena Cowdy | Are you determined to get into the savings habit in 2010? Serena Cowdy helps you make the changes that matter.

Five easy ways to borrow money quickly!

by Neil Faulkner | We look at the cheapest options for borrowing over short periods of time.

The best lifetime balance transfer credit card

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson checks out the market-leading MBNA Platinum Low Rate Visa.

Clean up your credit rating

by Szu Ping Chan | Make a fresh start in 2010 with one of these special 'credit builder' cards, specially designed for those with a bad credit history or even no credit history at all.

The top 10 current accounts for 2010

by Rachel Wait | Looking for a better home for your money? We give you the lowdown on the best current accounts for 2010....

The best credit cards for 2010

by Cliff D'Arcy | Breathe new life into your finances this year by grabbing one of these cool credit cards...