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Brits Burning £192 Million in Card Charges Abroad

This year 30 million consumers are planning on going abroad and a new study from credit comparison website Totallymoney.com, reveals that these holidaymakers will be spending £9 billion in overseas plastic spending - running up a potential £387 million in fees and charges if they pack the wrong cards.

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One in Five Brits Pay Household Bills on Credit Cards

With the 1st April bill hikes from energy, council tax and water suppliers looming, new research from TotallyMoney.com shows that 21% of consumers are already using credit cards to pay monthly household bills.

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Withdrawing Cash Is Costing UK Consumers £214 Million a Year

Despite record low interest rates continuing into their fifth anniversary in recent weeks, new research released by Totallymoney.com, reveals that the cost of withdrawing cash on a credit card has actually increased over the past four years.

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Dumfries Crowned Credit Card Rejection Capital of the UK

As the UK emerges from economic turmoil, consumers are finally feeling confident enough to spend money on credit.

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Barclaycard Win the Balance Transfer War

Last week Halifax and Barclaycard battled to get the longest 0% balance transfer deal on the market.

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A Holiday to Tenerife Could Take Consumers Ten Years to Pay off

As we reach the end of the biggest holiday booking month of the year, new findings released by credit card comparison website TotallyMoney.com, in partnership with the Centre for Retail Research, reveal that consumers are set to add a whopping £9 billion to their credit card bills during 2014 on holiday bookings alone - 8% higher than 2013.

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Credit Card Spending Set to Rise by 8% in 2014

Following reports of increased retail spend throughout December, a new study released by TotallyMoney.com, in partnership with the Centre for Retail Research, reveals that this trend is set to continue throughout the next 12 months.

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Meltdown on Friday 13th With Credit Card Spend Set to Peak At £400 Million

With the Christmas countdown well underway, a new study released by TotallyMoney.com in partnership with the Centre for Retail Research, revealed that Friday 13thDecember was forecasted to be the biggest credit card spending day of the year.

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Make the Most of Black Friday Deals

For the avid shoppers out there, you’re probably well aware of the delightful deals Black Friday brings.

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