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Ten of the best credit cards for your finances in 2012

Disciplined use of credit cards can boost your finances

If Christmas blew a hole in your finances a 0% interest credit card could be worth switching to so you have time to repay your debt before interest is applied.

Price is vital when shopping for financial products

Consumers need to weigh up the pro's and cons of financial products

Research from Defaqto reveals that price is the determining factor for consumers when they are deciding when to purchase a financial product but could they be missing out on the full benefits of a product?

Six current accounts that offer the best switching deals

Switch your current account to find a better deal

The current account market has opened 2012 with some fierce competition and the opportunity to take advantage of some great deals. Kate Saines selects six of the best.

Gold may be a better investment than a pension for retirement

Increasing life expectancy means we will all have to work longer but savvy investments could enable you to shave off the extra years work and retire at 65.

Personal loans: Six of the best

Rates for personal loans are at their lowest since 2007

2012 has begun with fierce competition in the personal loans market with rates now at their lowest since 2007. Our feature selects six of the best deals currently available.

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100% mortgages

A 100% mortgage is, quite simply, a loan for 100 per cent of a property's value.
10 ways to get it right when credit's tight

The credit situation is worsening for borrowers - but there are steps you can take to help you through the credit crisis
Adverse or Bad Credit Mortgages

One of the main requirements a person must have before taking out a mortgage is a good credit history.
Annuities

An annuity is a product which provides an income for life. In fact, it guarantees an income for life. When you buy an annuity you are essentially paying for a sum of cash to be paid to you at regular intervals after you retire and until you die.
Boat Insurance: Safe on the water

There are many types of boat insurance available covering a diverse range of pleasure craft. There are policies for dingys, small crafts, speedboats, narrowboats, cruisers, houseboats, rowing boats, and yachts.