If you have only ever heard one thing about short-term loans - sometimes also known as payday loans - it's probably that the interest rates charged are astronomically high in comparison with other types of loan. It's a narrative that is repeated a lot, but one that is
Easy – But Painless – Ways to Save More and Budget More Effectively
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Your Credit Rating is Important – So Here’s How You Repair It
As most people are very well aware, having a good credit rating can open up a lot of opportunities for you. You can get a loan to buy a house or a car, get a good credit card that has a low rate of interest and a decent rewards program and you are generally seen as a
Payday Loans Without A Credit Check?
Payday Loans No Credit Check? So is it still possible to get a payday loan without a credit check? It's not a simple question to answer but we'll have a go filling in the details. In short the summary is it's increasingly hard to get a payday or short term loan with no
What is Open Banking?
Open Banking, will it change short term loans? What is Open Banking? Open Banking is a UK first as a government regulator decided banks were not competitive. The banks are being forced to be more competitive by enabling your data to be accessible and portable. Open
Payday Loans In 2018
What is happening to Payday Loans in 2018 First of all, happy New Year and welcome to 2018. The short term loan and payday loan industry has undergone some serious changes in 2017. With the introduction of a number of firms offering to get refunds for payday loans,
Top 5 Tips To Make It To Payday
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Protect Yourself From Failing Toys-R-Us
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Can you get out of your Vodafone contract early?
Expensive Vodafone contract? Did you go for the latest and greatest iPhone X and regret it now you've got the monthly bill? Maybe you've been with Vodafone a while, want to leave but are stuck in contract. Read on to see if you can get out of your Vodafone contract
Is There An Alternative To QuickQuid?
Looking for a short term loan? Are you looking for a short term loan but not getting the service you need from QuickQuid? We're here as an alternative to Quick Quid for a fast and simple short term loan. You might have seen QuickQuid's adverts on TV in the run up to