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Credit card interest rates continue to rise

Posted on 07. Apr, 2009.

Despite sharp reductions in the Bank of England base rate, credit card interest rates have reached their highest level for two years.

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Mortgage approvals rise in February, says Bank of England

Posted on 30. Mar, 2009.

Mortgage approvals in the UK increased unexpectedly in February 2009, according to official figures from the Bank of England.

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1 in 3 Small Companies Struggling To Access Credit

Posted on 20. Mar, 2009.

According to a survey of 6,000 of its members by the Federation of Small Businesses, a third of small firms are struggling to access credit.

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Where Are Interest Rates Headed?

Posted on 16. Mar, 2009.

Recent economic turmoil around the world has affected financial markets everywhere. This means that interest rates are dropping – and the Central Bank of England has just dropped them even lower. This means that now could be the best time to get a loan or to buy a home.

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What Caused the Financial Crisis?

Posted on 11. Mar, 2009.

With much of the industrialized world currently in a recession, the U.K. is facing one of the worst economic crises in decades. With much speculation surrounding the causes of the financial crises, many financial professionals point to a variety of precursors that are worth exploring. The surge in commodities, the housing boom within the U.K. and rising inflation are three leading indicators that many economists believe led us into our current financial crisis.

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Welcome to Thinking Money

Posted on 20. Feb, 2009.

Welcome to the new site.

Here we are going to be providing a whole host of financial advice ranging from money facts to economic news. Financial help and advice can be sought through the various sections, including information on credit cards, personal finance and other areas around making the most of your money.

Items that we aim to cover include:

• Choosing the right credit card
• Managing your personal finance
• Looking for great money saving deals
• News and information on the economy
• Definitions on financial products and terminology

Have a dig around for the information you need and be sure to keep on coming back!  We will be updating the money news and advice pages on a regular basis, so make Thinking Money the source of all your money answers!

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