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Jafar Hassan

Jafar Hassan

Personal Finance Expert Contributor

About the Author

Now living in Canada, Jafar previously wrote and edtied British consumer finance news and guides for Uswitch.

He has provided spokesperson comments to media publications including The Guardian, Daily Mail, The Telegraph and The Sun on a broad range of personal finance topics and also directed content strategy for Money.co.uk, Uswitch's sister site.

Articles written by Jafar

Online Banking Explained
06 October 2022

Online Banking Explained - How To Stay Safe Online

Understand how online banking works and how to keep safe and secure while accessing your accounts.

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What is an overdraft?
04 October 2022

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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Charity credit cards
26 July 2022

Compare Charity Credit Cards

Charity credit cards used to allow you to donate to charity when you spent on the car. Find out more about charity credit cards and why cashback credit cards are better.

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Instant decision credit cards - Quirky credit card image
20 July 2022

Find instant decision credit cards

Many credit cards are described as 'instant decision' cards, but what does this actually mean and can you really get an instant credit card without the wait?

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20 July 2022

Personal loans UK - Find a Personal Loan Now

Filter through the personal loans UK market using Uswitch's free and independent UK loans comparison service. Read more in our expert guides to loans.

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cheap-car-loan
13 July 2022

Uswitch's Top Tips To Find The Best Car Finance Deals

There are plenty of cheap cars out there - don't ruin your bargain with an expensive car loan. Read our top tips for finding cheap car finance deals.

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13 July 2022

Life insurance tips | Choose the best life insurance

Choosing the best life insurance policy can be confusing - read our life insurance tips before you compare and buy life insurance.

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Credit card cash advanced withdrawals
11 July 2022

Credit Card Advance Cash Withdrawals - The Costs

Find out about the cost of withdrawing cash using a credit card as well as the best alternatives to credit card cash withdrawals.

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Home insurance claims
11 July 2022

Home insurance claims - Know what to do with Uswitch.com

Find out how to make a claim on your home insurance and the things you need to have to hand before you do.

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Choosing the right secured loan for you
15 June 2022

Choosing a secure loan with Uswitch.com

Finding cheap loans, whether they are personal or secured loans in the UK is easy with Uswitch. Compare all lenders rates, terms and monthly repayments.

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Who owns your credit card?
13 May 2022

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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How to Calculate Home Insurance Costs
27 November 2020

How to Calculate Home Insurance Costs

Looking to find out how much would home insurance cost for your property? Read our guide and decide how much cover your home needs.

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