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Fintech and payday

Money and borrowing help

All about fintech and Payday loans

Hot on the heels of the stricter regulations brought in by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) came a whole new set of online payday lenders. These businesses are less like the old guard, such as Wonga and QuickQuid and more resemble financial technology firms, or ‘fintechs’.

Tradesman

Money saving tips and hacks

How to Find a Tradesman

We’re all familiar with that sinking feeling you get when something goes wrong in your home and needs fixing. There’s the uneasy feeling that comes with the safety, warmth and security of your home being compromised, which is bad enough. On top of this, there’s the worry that you will have to find a tradesperson to deal with it.

New Moneyboat Manage my repayments account functionality

Money saving tips and hacks

What is Open Banking?

What is Open Banking? Read our guide as we take a closer look at how Open Banking works, whether it’s safe, and what benefits it can offer for consumers.