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Chris Wheal
Writer - Finance
About the Author
Chris Wheal is an award-winning business and finance journalist who has edited Insurance Times and worked for the 180-yearold insurance paper Post Magazine (the first magazine ever sent by post).
Chris has edited financial websites for AOL and others. Chris has also done voluntary work for the Worshipful Company of Insurers and has worked for the Chartered Insurance Institute’s journal.
What is an overdraft? Uswitch explains
Uswitch explains what an overdraft is, when to use one and where you can find an interest-free overdraft.
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Bank accounts available - Find the right account
Read the Uswitch bank account guide - find the right bank account available to help you manage your money.
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Current Account Switching: your guide to the 7-day guarantee
Many people stick with the same account their parents opened for them, but the 7-day current account switch guarantee could change all of that.
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Comparing and Switching Life Insurance Policies
Finding the right insurance policy can allow you to relax in the knowledge that your family is protected. Compare, buy or switch life insurance policies within minutes.
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Who owns your credit card?
Many credit cards come under the umbrella over a wider banking group. Find out who owns your credit card provider, such as NewDay, American Express and Barclaycard and why knowing your banking groups could be important.
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Store credit cards - the good and the bad
A store credit card is a credit card branded by a particular store or retailer. Some you can only use in that retailer while others can be used anywhere but the benefits and discounts it offers are only available in the retail chain branded on the card.
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Main Differences Between Credit Card and Debit Card
This handy guide answers those questions you've always been unsure about, such as what kind of bank card do I have? Do credit cards have sort codes? We help you to tell your debit from your credit cards and your Visas from you Mastercards.
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How do I build credit without a credit card?
If you're looking for a credit card to build your credit score, use our comparison service to search for the best credit cards for bad credit. Our guide answers those key questions, such as do you need a credit card to have a credit score?
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Home improvement loans
Choosing the best home improvement loans, whether they be secured or unsecured personal loans, can be tricky – read our guide to help make sense of home improvement loans.
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Home Insurance for Unoccupied Property
Compare unoccupied house insurance and find out what it covers and how you'll be protected. Learn about how your home insurance policy can be affected if you're not around and your home is left unoccupied.
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Investments
Investments can be a great way of making a return on the savings you have, but it's important to understand how they work. The risk involved could also mean that you lose out.
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Road Tax for Cars, Motorbikes and other Vehicles
Find out how to buy car tax, how much it will cost, the documents you’ll need and which cars and motorcycles pay the lowest road tax
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