Thursday the 29th of June marked the 40th anniversary of the credit card in Britain.
Barclaycard launched its first card on June 29th 1966 to just over one million customers.
Today it can claim 11.2 million holders, contributing to the 32 million credit cards in use in the UK, with the average credit card carrier holding 2.4 [...]
Credit Scores That Hurt
Is your credit score being held against you?
More and more the staples of life depend on your credit score. Your mortgage, insurance premiums,
employment opportunities and even your landlord may be using your credit score to determine your
financial future.
In some cases even the utility companies are basing the size of your deposit on [...]
If you have had difficulty keeping up with your bills, you can rest assured you are not alone. Many people have run into trouble or a shortage of cash flow from time to time that has resulted in the inability to make all of their payments in full and on time. However, just [...]