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A plum coloured pound sign with a white circular background with a plum backdrop.Credit Score

What is a good credit score?

Uncover what each credit reference agency considers a ‘good’ credit score, how to get one, and the benefits of having one.

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Car finance compensation: What you need to know about the FCA scheme

The FCA's car finance compensation scheme is now live. Find out if you're eligible, how to find old agreements, and how to make a claim.

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Boiler room scams and how to avoid them

Keep your credit health safe from investment fraud.

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What is SIM takeover fraud and how can you prevent it?

There are simple habits to keep your information safe.

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How to save money in the UK for major life milestones

Why some life milestones arrive sooner than others

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The cost of living alone in the UK

How your postcode can make or break life on a single income

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How bankruptcy affects your credit score

Learn how bankruptcy affects your credit score and how soon it can improve in the UK. Steps to rebuild your credit score after bankruptcy.

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Does gambling affect your credit score?

Gambling won't have a direct impact on your credit score, but there are many ways in which its impact can show up indirectly.

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Does being self employed affect credit score?

Does being self-employed affect your credit score? Learn how lenders assess credit health and how to improve it.

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Whose Credit Score is Used on a Joint Mortgage?

If you’re looking to buy a home with someone else, you may be wondering how your credit scores will impact your mortgage. Let’s look at the details.

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Can you apply for more than one credit card?

Can you apply for more than one credit card or have multiple credit cards in your name? Here’s what you need to consider.

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How does closing a bank account affect your credit score?

Read on to find out what you should do before closing a bank account and the impact it can have.

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