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  • TSB: Mortgage Rates Review

    TSB — which stands for Trustee Savings Bank — is a British bank that’s been operating for more than 200 years.  Originally founded to help England’s growing middle classes save for their futures with interest-paying savings accounts, TSB now has...
  • Best Basic Bank Accounts

    Basic bank accounts provide a ‘no-frills’ banking service. Free to open and maintain, this type of current account takes care of basic day-to-day money management such as making and receiving payments, setting up direct debits and standing orders, and making...
  • What Are The Entry Requirements For Turkey?

    Turkey has reopened its borders in time for summer, allowing UK tourists to travel to the popular holiday destination once again. As of June 2022, you can travel from the UK to Turkey and back with relative ease. COVID-19 measures...
  • What Are The Best Cash ISAs Of July 2022?

    If you’re looking for a new home for your savings, a cash ISA could be worth considering as you can earn interest free of income tax and pay in up to £20,000 a year. Interest rates have been rising since...
  • Swiftcover Car Insurance Review

    Who is Swiftcover? Swiftcover is a ‘no-frills’ car and home insurance provider. It was the first to offer a fully online service when it launched back in 2005 which means you could take out and manage a Swiftcover policy without...
  • Top 10 Altcoins In July 2022

    Since its introduction in 2008, bitcoin has inspired an explosion of other cryptocurrencies. These ‘alternative’ cryptocurrency coins – altcoins –  now number more than 5,000. If you want to invest in cryptocurrency, one option is to diversify by holding a...
  • Best Business Bank Accounts

    If you run your own business – however small – there are many reasons why it makes sense to keep its finances separate from your personal account. For example, claiming expenses, paying your tax return, and presenting yourself as a...
  • Sainsbury’s Personal Loans Review 2022

    Representative APR of 3.40% (fixed) on loans between £7,500 and £25,000 Representative APR of 3.50% (fixed) on equivalent loans for non-Nectar card holders  Loans ranging from £1,000 to £25,000 (up to £40,000 for Nectar members) Repayment terms between 1 and...
  • Tesco Personal Loans Review 2022

    Competitive representative APR (fixed) Two-month payment break available at the start of the loan (if eligible) Tesco Clubcard membership could have a positive impact on your application  Lower APRs offered by other providers Maximum borrowing term restricted to loans of...
  • How To Buy Cronos (CRO)

    Cronos (CRO) is the cryptocurrency issued by Crypto.com, a popular crypto exchange platform. It was launched in 2016, at the same time as Crypto.com itself. Initially known as ‘the Crypto.org Coin’, the currency was rebranded as Cronos in February 2021. ...
  • Gas And Electricity Standing Charges – Explained

    If you check your energy bills, you might notice they include so-called ‘standing charges’, as well as the amount you pay for the gas and/or electricity you use.  Standing charges cover the cost to your supplier of actually delivering energy...
  • Best Business Credit Cards Of 2022

    If you own or run a business, you may benefit from a business credit card. A business credit card – which will be in your company name rather than your personal one – can offer a flexible way to borrow...
  • Life Insurance For Mums

    In the bustle of day-to-day family living, life insurance might be the furthest thing from your mind. But as a parent, it’s important to consider how your family would manage if you were no longer around.  All mums work. Some...
  • One Call Car Insurance Review

    Who is One Call? One Call is a UK-based insurance broker, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Doncaster.  Starting out with home and car insurance policies in the local region, One Call now operates nationwide brokering insurance policies ranging from...
  • How To Open A Bank Account Online

    Banking online can save you considerable time and effort. You don’t need to worry about getting to a branch, checking opening times, or waiting to be seen.  As of 2019, 75% of UK adults were signed up for online banking,...
  • Best High Interest Savings Accounts Of July 2022

    Looking for a high interest savings account? Fixed rate bonds offer some of the best returns but mean locking away your money for a set period of time. And, in general, the longer you relenquish access to your cash, the...
  • Best Children’s Savings Accounts Of July 2022

    Putting money away for your child can provide them with welcome funds for later in life. The cash could pay for university, a deposit on their first home – or anything in between. Opening a savings account is also a...
  • eToro Review 2022: Pros & Cons

    If you’re new to investing, eToro could be a good point of entry. The platform is easy to navigate, and available through a browser or mobile app.  eToro lets users invest in a selection of over 2,700 stocks and shares,...
  • Principality Building Society Mortgages Review

    What kind of lender is Principality Building Society? Principality Building Society is the largest building society in Wales and the sixth largest in the UK, managing more than £10 billion of customer assets for its 500,000 members. As a building...
  • Zurich Life Insurance Review

    Who is Zurich? Today it’s among the world’s largest insurance companies, but Zurich began with humbler origins. It was founded in Switzerland back in 1872, as the reinsurance arm of a larger maritime company. But by the twentieth century, Zurich...