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Keep up to date with latest credit information, resources and useful links in our Resources area. Bad Credit Good Solutions is not here to solve your money problems but does provide information, comparisons and basic facts on a wide range of products designed for people who for a number or reasons may find it hard to access credit, or simply want to take more control of their finances.
 Schools to Teach Personal Finance03 March 2010 Bad Credit Good Solutions From 2011, schools will be obliged to include personal finance education in the curriculum. Read More >> |
 Prevent Credit Damage by Registering to Vote!26 February 2010 Bad Credit Good Solutions Did you know that not being on the electoral roll could damage your credit score? Read More >> |
 Low Credit Borrowers to Gain More Access to Banks? 24 February 2010 Bad Credit Good Solutions According to the Better Banking Campaign, headed by a group of charities and coalition groups, between 5 and 7 million people are excluded by mainstream banks. Read More >> |
 Massive Discounts on Exclusive Jewellery19 February 2010 Bad Credit Good Solutions It’s official: the UK’s largest luxury jeweller, Goldsmiths, offers a special discount service – and it’s online. Read More >> |
 What is Bankruptcy?15 February 2010 Bad Credit Good Solutions Many people are facing money problems, but just how bad do they have to be before you consider bankruptcy, and what does it mean to be bankrupt? Read More >> |
 Government Protection against Home Repossession?12 February 2010 Bad Credit Good Solutions Last year around 46,000 homes were repossessed in Britain. For thousands, 2009 proved to be an extremely tough year as job cuts were carried out and incomes reduced. Now, the Ministry of Justice has announced that it plans to introduce a protection scheme for people in severe debt. Read More >> |
 Interest Hikes planned for Credit Cards09 February 2010 Bad Credit Good Solutions Credit card users beware: some card companies are planning interest rate hikes this year – Capital One intends to nearly double the amount of interest it charges to some of its customers later this year. Read More >> |
 Are Cash for Gold Websites Safe?04 February 2010 Bad Credit Good Solutions The value of gold has risen by a massive amount over the last year or so to around $1,000 an ounce – meaning that more people than ever want their pick of the crop! One of the easiest ways to make the most out of gold is by selling your old, unwanted and even broken gold jewellery to a gold-buying service. But is it safe to use them? Read More >> |
 Get Paid to View your Credit File!28 January 2010 Bad Credit Good Solutions Those cashback sites – they’re not just great for getting regular shopping done, like fashion, electricals and toys. Now, some sites even offer up to £8 if you go via them to view your credit file! Read More >> |
 Claim Back for Mortgage Arrears Fees27 January 2010 Bad Credit Good Solutions The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has launched a new plan to close in on unfair fees for people who are already behind on their mortgage payments. Read More >> |
 The Sun Prepaid Credit Card20 January 2010 Bad Credit Good Solutions It was reported today that credit card debt write-offs went up in December, as banks took on customer debts into their ‘bad debts’ folders. Read More >> |
 Update on Reclaiming Unfair Bank Charges13 January 2010 Bad Credit Good Solutions Over the past few years, ever more people have reacted against the charges enforced by banks and building societies on their customers for actions such as bounced cheques and going into unauthorised overdraft territory. Read More >> |
 Alternative to Credit?05 January 2010 Bad Credit Good Solutions According to official statistics, British consumers relied heavily on credit cards over the December shopping period. Read More >> |
 Easy Way to Get a Loan22 December 2009 Bad Credit Good Solutions Probably the easiest way to get a loan is still the good old-fashioned pawnbroker. But rather than head for the high street to get access to a bit more cash, why not try the new way – and it’s online! Read More >> |
 Poor Credit Rating Cards!14 December 2009 Bad Credit Good Solutions Having problems being accepted for credit? At this time of year, finding enough cash to cover costs is key to most people. In fact, the need for funds leads many to look at ways of borrowing extra – but find that many lenders turn their request for credit down. Read More >> |
 Need Extra Cash this Christmas?09 December 2009 Bad Credit Good Solutions Need some cash to tide you over until next payday this Christmas? You’re not alone; a large proportion of Brits are stuck this season, having not put enough money aside for the present- and food buying that goes with this time of year. Read More >> |
 Can you still Claim for Unfair Bank Charges?30 November 2009 Bad Credit Good Solutions You may have heard of the large case which reached a verdict at the end of last week: that of the unfair credit bank charges. The Supreme Court overturned rulings from the High Court and the Court of Appeal that bank charges were subject to fairness rules. Read More >> |
 Plastic for Non Credit Card Users23 November 2009 Bad Credit Good Solutions If you find keeping control over the budget a tricky job then you are not alone! This may come as a relief and what is more, there are ways to spend money without needing to apply for a costly credit card. Read More >> |
 Tackle Debt with a Plan!12 November 2009 Bad Credit Good Solutions We all face debts at some point in our lives – sometimes for longer periods of time, possibly years. It is never easy to pay them off squarely and forget about them. Read More >> |
 Cash for Clutter Online!06 November 2009 Bad Credit Good Solutions We’ve talked about how easy it is to get a loan but what about simply making cash? Well, this is just as easy with our Selling Goods section. Read More >> |
 Whats lurking in your Credit File?29 October 2009 Bad Credit Good Solutions Today lending criteria are tighter than ever – therefore gaining credit is more difficult, too. So it is crucial that you stay on top of your credit file. Is there anything in there which is holding you back? Are there mistakes in there which should be corrected? Read More >> |
 Easy Ways to Get Cash Quickly22 October 2009 Bad Credit Good Solutions The fact is millions of people in the UK are suffering from money problems. Therefore, many people are looking for ways to ease cash flow and pay off debts. Many lenders turn away applicants who have a less-than-ideal credit score and finding a secured loan can seem near-impossible. Here is a really easy way to borrow money... Read More >> |
 Designer Fashion and more at Discount Prices15 October 2009 Bad Credit Good Solutions The British people are hunting for bargains – and there are plenty to get hold of. But rather than head for the high street with sharpened elbows and large crowds, you can access amazing discounts from the comfort of your own home. Read More >> |
 Low Income Homes Can Borrow!08 October 2009 Bad Credit Good Solutions Sometimes it seems as though finding credit or emergency loans for people who have low, irregular or self-employed incomes is impossible. But thankfully there still are plenty of ways to access cash – here are four possibilities: Read More >> |
 Credit card charges worth £8,000 Cancelled by Court02 October 2009 Bad Credit Good Solutions A county court has ruled that MBNA, the credit card provider, cannot claim payment of £8,000 for credit card charges from one of its customers. Read More >> |
 Your Right to Claim Compensation02 October 2009 Bad Credit Good Solutions Here at Bad Credit Good Solutions, we provide a well-regarded list of Claims services for people who seek compensation. They may seek this for one of a number of reasons, including: Read More >> |
 Welcome to Bad Credit Good Solutions!21 September 2009 Bad Credit Good Solutions We, as an independent financial comparison site, aim to provide you with relevant credit-related information and services. Read More >> |
