More Brits are turning to credit cards
More Brits are taking out a credit card and using them for day-to-day spending, new research reveals. Statistics compiled by Visa indicate a monthly growth of 0.2 per cent was recorded in February, following on from a 0.3 per cent rise in January. It was noted this is the first consecutive rise in spending since [...]
Get a Free Ticket to March Madness (Well Sort of)
It’s that time of year again – time to fill your brackets, load up the fridge, and sit back to take in March Madness on the big screen TV. Better yet, why not get on a plane and experience the action in the flesh? Sound like madness? Maybe not. Consider this: with a new Citi [...]
4 Smart Ways to Reinvest Your Tax Refund
You’ve spent all year footing the bill for Uncle Sam, so when you get your tax refund this April, it’s time to celebrate with some financial indulgence, right? Maybe not. Before you haul off and buy a Jet Ski or some other midlife-crisis toy, stop for a second. Have you considered putting that money to [...]
How Your Credit Can Affect Your Spouse
Marriage may be exciting and romantic as it confirms and celebrates that the two of you are now officially “one.” But the impact on your credit profile may not be so warm and fuzzy. I used to work as a Realtor, for example, and I once helped some newlywed buyers find their dream home. Everything [...]
Credit card debts ‘prioritised over mortgages’
When assessing regular outgoings, many Brits might be prioritising the repayment of credit card bills over the completion of their mortgage payments.New research from First Direct found 33 per cent of UK adults would give their plastic bills precedence over other concerns if they had extra spare income.Indeed, twice as many mortgage holders say they [...]