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all about blogging - January 2013

All About Debt Management Plans

25 January 2013

A debt management plan could help you deal with your debts and pay them off at a rate you can afford. But it's not the answer in every case. Read our guide and find out more.

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Lucy Likes… surviving the snow

25 January 2013

This week, Joel's filling in for Lucy, who is unfortunately stranded in the snow, fighting off yetis to stay warm. She'll be back soon!

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5 alternatives to a savings account

24 January 2013

You're not alone if you're a bit disappointed by the savings rates on offer these days. According to Moneyfacts, a basic-rate taxpayer now needs a savings account with a 3.37% interest rate to beat inflation (or 4.5% for higher-rate taxpayers). In other words, the value of the money in your savings account is shrinking.

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How much will my loan really cost?

22 January 2013

When you apply for credit - whether it's a loan, credit card, overdraft or mortgage - you'll be quoted an interest rate. This is usually the APR (Annual Percentage Rate) - in other words, how much interest you'll pay over a year (plus any other fees)

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High street insolvency round-up

21 January 2013

The high street's big names aren't the only ones going under. Almost 9,000 companies in England & Wales entered 'liquidation' in the first nine months of last year. Who's affected?

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All About Getting out of Debt

17 January 2013

The best way to get out of debt will depend on how well you're coping with it. Whatever situation you're in, this guide could help.

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Saving despite inflation - is it still worthwhile?

16 January 2013

Making money on your savings is always welcome - but it's not the only reason to put money aside for the future.

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How to talk to your partner about money

11 January 2013

When All About Money did some research*, we found that over half of people in relationships are 'economical with the truth' when it comes to their money worries. That's over 19 million partners!

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All About Credit Ratings

11 January 2013

Your credit rating is calculated by lenders when you apply for credit - but how do they score you and how can you improve it?

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How is technology changing the way we bank?

8 January 2013

Recently, All About Money carried out some research and found out some interesting things about how we interact with our money.

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All About Travel - London

8 January 2013

London. The hustling, bustling UK capital - iconic home to Buckingham Palace, Wembley and many a flock of pigeons in Trafalgar Square.

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Happy New Year - or is it? The cost of living in 2013…

4 January 2013

January traditionally starts with wishing everyone we meet a "Happy New Year". It's a great thing to wish, but how likely is it? Full of doom and gloom, the papers are constantly warning us of the money worries people across the UK have to face as the New Year gets underway.

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