Personal Finance
How to Complain About a Lender (and the Financial Ombudsman)
If a lender has treated you unfairly, you have a clear route to put it right. This guide explains how to complain effectively…
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Debt Snowball vs Avalanche: Which Clears Debt Faster?
The snowball and avalanche methods are two popular ways to pay off multiple debts. This UK guide explains how each works, why the…
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Dividend Dates Explained: Declaration, Ex-Dividend, Record and Payment
Every dividend comes with four key dates that decide who gets paid and when. This guide explains the declaration, ex-dividend…
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Dividend Yield and Payout Ratio: A Beginner's Guide
Dividend yield shows the income a share pays relative to its price; the payout ratio shows how much of a company's profit funds…
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How to Choose a UK Business Bank Account
A business bank account keeps your company's money separate from your own and makes tax far simpler. This guide covers why you…
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How to Spot Loan Scams and Impersonation
Advance-fee fraud, loan-fee scams and clone firms explained — the red flags that give loan scammers away, and exactly how to…
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What Is an Interim Dividend?
An interim dividend is a payment to shareholders made before a company's full-year results are finalised. This guide explains how…
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Business Lending Explained: Finance Options for SMEs
Small and medium-sized businesses have a range of finance options, from loans and overdrafts to asset and invoice finance. This…
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How Credit Scoring Works in the UK
There is no single UK credit score. This guide explains how the three main credit reference agencies work, what really affects…